Understanding the Circle of 5ths

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  • In this episode we're going to learn how to fully understand the Circle of 5ths and 4ths. We'll also discuss Plagal Cadences (IV - I), Dominant to Tonic Resolutions (V - I), and the order of both Sharps and Flats when reading a Key Signature.
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ความคิดเห็น • 938

  • @bobblowhard8823
    @bobblowhard8823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    I was completely lost after you said "Hi, everyone. I'm Rick Beato."

    • @29memyselfandi
      @29memyselfandi ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂

    • @mr.meadows5283
      @mr.meadows5283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic!

    • @CretchyVids
      @CretchyVids ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bought the Beato Bundle ad its great, but im so lost lol

    • @yneztulsen
      @yneztulsen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂

    • @ramonzeira
      @ramonzeira 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Best comment. Legit. Same here. I'm really trying to learn music theory but I find it way too complex.

  • @williammatthews8684
    @williammatthews8684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +917

    Im glad im getting to watch this before someone copyright claims the circle of fifths.

    • @MiLaDoB
      @MiLaDoB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Lmao

    • @MusicForTheBroken
      @MusicForTheBroken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Don Henley owns that.

    • @williammatthews8684
      @williammatthews8684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I was totally kidding. But the fact he had to change the title shows how ridiculous things have gotten.

    • @navasaband
      @navasaband 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @russellzauner
      @russellzauner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Someone tried to copyright a C chord so it's not really a joke...

  • @nigelnix1
    @nigelnix1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    In England I learned this:
    Father Christmas Gave Dad An Electric Blanket
    Blanket Exploded And Dad Got Charred Feet

    • @HALman1973
      @HALman1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Also in England I learned this: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle. Say it backwards for flats: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles' Father.

    • @Lol-pb9bx
      @Lol-pb9bx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@HALman1973 That's what I learned

    • @Bacopa68
      @Bacopa68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Four Cows Got Drunk At Eddies Bar. "BEAD" "Greatest Common Factor"

    • @11jupitercowboy8
      @11jupitercowboy8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just learned "C G D A E F# C# G# D# A# E# B#" one way and "C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Cb Fb" the other.

    • @jmwicked
      @jmwicked 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      in France I simply learned "fa do sol ré la mi si" for the sharps... as these notes were commonly put in that order for many reading exercises, I just had to repeat it some times, week after week, to never forget it.
      As for the flats... backward, and that was it.
      For the circle of fifths, I only had to replace my sharps at the good place (C at noon), and everything went naturally.
      mnemonics are sometimes overrated (and I'm a big user of mnemonics, but I avoid using it for absolutely everything)

  • @littlebittycustoms923
    @littlebittycustoms923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Finally! Someone explained why I’m a mechanic and NOT a musician....

  • @marcusfarmer4745
    @marcusfarmer4745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle, Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles's Father!

    • @belectronix
      @belectronix 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! Easier to memorize one thing than two

    • @bl00dywelld0ne
      @bl00dywelld0ne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is what I always use, as well

    • @OpenWoodShop
      @OpenWoodShop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You beat me to it

    • @dudorotomy
      @dudorotomy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OpenWoodShop The best one and the cleverest!

    • @mutt3135
      @mutt3135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read an article in Guitar Player way back in the 80's by Rik Emmett of Triumph, and he used your two mnemonic devices as well. That's what sticks in my mind.

  • @michaelaiello9525
    @michaelaiello9525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I love Rick. I have the Beato Book; but I’m possibly going to be in the minority here nevertheless. I just watched 4 videos explaining the cycle of 5ths and Rick’s was the most difficult to follow. Rick is brilliant, but I wish he was a more systematic teacher. I spend a lot of time with his videos; they are worth it and chock full of gems. But his lessons are best if you already understand most of the subject, then you can crack the gems out of each nut.

    • @RexanonGuitar
      @RexanonGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I agree with this 100%

    • @chukfunk
      @chukfunk ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha i just had the opposite experience! Brains are all different I guess. It’s kind of fun when you think about it like that

    • @Michael-gq9cd
      @Michael-gq9cd ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I hear you. It is so fluent to him that he barrels ahead a little too quickly at times, given he is presumably teaching people who don't already know the content. I imagine it helps to take notes and repeat the videos

    • @robertramirez1082
      @robertramirez1082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WORD.

    • @YoshiTRoN1
      @YoshiTRoN1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think for me I like watching ricks video because typically before I even get to the 5 minute mark there’s already 3 or 4 things I need to work on

  • @curtesamoangelos5995
    @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    My wife gave it to my son 20 years ago. Now at age 66 you have caused me to desire to learn guitar. Will look for your videos on beginners. Thoroughly enjoy your "What makes this song great" vids.

    • @curtesamoangelos5995
      @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JackFalltrades I purchased a new guitar. The maker is Art & Lutherie. 6 string acoustic w/ built in LED tuner and mic jack. Reddish brown cedar veneer. Now I need to find an instructor in the very very rural hills of Kentucky where I live.

    • @curtesamoangelos5995
      @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JackFalltrades How far along are you with learning it? Do you have any background with other instruments or reading music? Or self taught? I know just the basics of 2 years piano in the 5th grade and play a little by ear.

    • @jimduffy9773
      @jimduffy9773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@curtesamoangelos5995 You could lessons with someone remote. Display them on a TV. I a a year younger than you two. So naturally more technically astute. lol.

    • @curtesamoangelos5995
      @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JackFalltrades Thanks much!

    • @petefeltman
      @petefeltman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Such an inspiring thread!

  • @neurotransmission6825
    @neurotransmission6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    “Fat Cat Go Dead After Eating Burritos” is going to be the name of my first album.

    • @jonp3890
      @jonp3890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s gonna be fusion, isn’t it?

    • @neurotransmission6825
      @neurotransmission6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’ll have to be.

    • @ZacCostilla
      @ZacCostilla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At least Rick said it and not Don Henley. Otherwise you’d get a copyright strike.

    • @oxfordcommunitycenterinc6256
      @oxfordcommunitycenterinc6256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was in a band called Fat Cat Got Dead After Eating Burritos

  • @JTCGuitar
    @JTCGuitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    This is essential viewing imo

    • @AutoRiff
      @AutoRiff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This video was the single most effective video on the Circle of Fifth's I've seen yet. I think I got it now actually. Let's see if that holds up by tomorrow morning LOL

    • @JTCGuitar
      @JTCGuitar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AutoRiff I'm glad I'm not the only one with a head like a sieve!

    • @1allstarman
      @1allstarman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JTCGuitar Both of you guys are giving me some hope .

  • @peterpike
    @peterpike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I learned the Circle of 5ths at the same time the Lion King was released, so everyone in band class went around belting out, "It's the Circle of FIIIIIIFTHS and it moves us aaaaall."

    • @victorwilburn8588
      @victorwilburn8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A bit on a tangent, but my joke-singing of that song was "It's the ciiircle of liiife, and every point on the circle is equally distant from the center!" You wouldn't think it would fit the meter, but I made it work.

  • @joshuakoyukuk6381
    @joshuakoyukuk6381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Your work is highly appreciated Rick.

  • @joshuajordan8574
    @joshuajordan8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This video is one of the reasons I dropped my music major in college. Too complicated for me. Sing all day. Harmonize, improvise. But music theory is truly rocket science. I congratulate the people who can figure this stuff out.

    • @joshuajordan8574
      @joshuajordan8574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Kit Duguay I think it is greatly useful as well, but the learning curve is very steep, even for those of us with very musical ears. I think watching Beato is as good a way as any to learn such things.

    • @alangrill1172
      @alangrill1172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Music theory is not rocket science. I’ve done rocket science, it’s easier than music theory

    • @NoUseForAName0626
      @NoUseForAName0626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alangrill1172 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤘

    • @torchandhammer
      @torchandhammer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It's pretty hard. You have to count up all the way from 1 to 8 and you have to know the ABCs from A all the way to G. I gave up after the first 20 seconds.

    • @msmith53
      @msmith53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just another language...!?

  • @thedondeluxe6941
    @thedondeluxe6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Fun fact: The plagal cadence is known as a "disappointing cadence" in Norwegain. And that's not even a joke!

    • @DocM221
      @DocM221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty much sums up my opinion of pop hahaha

    • @antonioblanco2217
      @antonioblanco2217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You must be George Harrison to know where to use it

    • @DocM221
      @DocM221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@antonioblanco2217 haha well said

    • @dallasstiles118
      @dallasstiles118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That wasn't disappointing at all(in Count Floyd voice)

    • @ze_rubenator
      @ze_rubenator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The plagal cadence is known as the plagal cadence in Norwegian too. The diappointing cadence is V7 -> vi (for example G7 -> Am if we're in C major), and is known is English as a "deceptive cadence." It also has a few other flavours like V7 -> VI (G7 -> A) or in minor V7 -> bVI (G7 -> Ab).

  • @polyphonicgroove
    @polyphonicgroove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rick, when I first started watching your channel, I was just getting into music theory. I felt like everything was going over my head. Now, 1 year later, I can hold my own thanks to you. I've become a better song writer and music producer because of your teachings....so, thank you for all that you do. FYI...even though publishing companies and some artist give you a hard time....I completely love your "What makes this song great." It is such a great segment and I learn a lot from them.

  • @tomyg2766
    @tomyg2766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I sincerely wish I understood what you were talking about

    • @SuperEvilC
      @SuperEvilC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Hunter MacDermut" has some EXCELLENT beginning lessons on this topic.
      And "The Guitar Doctor" also has a fairly decent lesson as well.

    • @Subhawkins
      @Subhawkins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @damienjonesmusic
      @damienjonesmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

  • @mattwaf
    @mattwaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks so much for all your work. Bringing real music and education to everyone.

  • @brayjas222
    @brayjas222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I remember all this stuff from first-year theory as a music Major. What I realized very early on was that the tests were all built on this stuff, and as things got more advanced the questions were all based on this information, but you couldn't bring that into class when you were taking tests. My solution was to take a single page right out the circle of fifths and you know the dominants and all that stuff, so basically I memorized a cheat sheet, so when test time came I pull out of blank piece of paper and I'd write it all out and then I'd work from that. Now in a sense that might be considered a shortcut to memorization but on the other hand what it did was cement the information into my brain. Whatever you got to do, the thing is you enter all that stuff into your subconscious and then you forget it and just take your solo.

  • @eyelidman09
    @eyelidman09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why wasn’t the internet around forty years ago! Beautifully explained and demystified Rick.🥶🙏🇬🇧🥶

  • @Tunacanschmeat
    @Tunacanschmeat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This will forever be my favorite channel on TH-cam. I think it’s cool we both live in Georgia as well. You have really helped me understand music in such a short amount of time and I’m thankful for that.

  • @gonow234
    @gonow234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every Rick Beato video is like a master class. Even for the basics, it's like a 'master class of the basics.' His knowledge, experience, and communication is truly top notch.

  • @TheDizzleHawke
    @TheDizzleHawke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The circle of 5ths is the single most important tool I use to learn songs on the fly. As a dueling piano player in an all-request format, we have to know hundreds of songs.

  • @josephsosa4809
    @josephsosa4809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    While I try to explain things in class, it always helps to have others explain the same thing I do. I know that I have students that watch your videos. This is going into a playlist of Circle of fifths, and the students will choose two videos to watch. This video seems to have more of a conversational aspect, and the on-screen pictures that pop up will be beneficial for my visual learners.

  • @astrorad2000
    @astrorad2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Rick. I have the Beato book and this video brings me back to my 1967 college days as a music major. I never completed my degree, but now in retirement I am endeavoring to excavate my lost knowledge of music theory. I have had a few truly excellent teachers in my life and you certainly have the gift!

  • @markmckinney9821
    @markmckinney9821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the greatest guitar teacher there is. You were made for music. I found you after your video with synyster gates and I have loved your content ever since. Buying your book this week.

  • @unaperrson
    @unaperrson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Order of sharps: Frederick Charles Goes Down And Enters Battle - Order of flats: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Frederick. I remembered this from the book "How To Read Music" by Roger Evans, or it could have been from somewhere else. Enjoy.

    • @jasonboness3871
      @jasonboness3871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol all music teachers have their own phrases to memorize... I can't remember what mine was, it was a while ago.

    • @Anders2112
      @Anders2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The sharps just go up in 5ths. F to C is a 5th, C to G is a 5th and so on. The flats are in 4ths. No need for these silly phrases :p

    • @7VSF-SR72-OA-X33
      @7VSF-SR72-OA-X33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Anders2112 Silly they may be, though Mnemonic Devices/memory triggers have a place. Especially for beginners in Music.
      ie: Every Athelete Deserves Greens, for standard Bass open tuning. Helps alot with erratic Children lol.

    • @champ10ns08
      @champ10ns08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Slightly different but, like yours, a very good mnemonic.
      Ascending: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle.
      Descending: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles' Father.

    • @ricboden4553
      @ricboden4553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why isn’t there a mnemonic for a mnemonic?

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Circle of 5ths and 4ths really helped my playing and understanding. It's so interesting and rewarding to see them in action.

  • @fredmarshall9210
    @fredmarshall9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love music, have played most of my life. Knew the circle if 5ths from my piano teacher in 82, but have never heard any of this other info. Thank you for taking the time to teach this ole country boy something new! Have a GrEAt DAy!!!

  • @rickbennett105
    @rickbennett105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these lessons. Every one opens new doors and blows my mind.

  • @orbisfactor
    @orbisfactor ปีที่แล้ว +6

    just great stuff. real teaching for free. couldn't appreciate more.

    • @NylonStrings83
      @NylonStrings83 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he is earning a lot of money from youtube ..its free for us which is a good thing but he is getting paid which is good for him

  • @jonathanblackwell42
    @jonathanblackwell42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man, I kept almost hearing "Let's do the time warp again!" Now I've gotta listen to that song...

    • @mindcontrol67
      @mindcontrol67 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You beat me to it I def heard the chord progression.

  • @jamesstanley4764
    @jamesstanley4764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rick. As always; thank you for all you do. Many are thankful for you and what you do.

  • @guppybill
    @guppybill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Rick. Very timely piece. Played self-taught acoustic for 54 years. Just started practicing scales and modes on electric. It's so new to me. I'm having a great time. Thanks to you, I'm gonna' be a rock star!

  • @jirdesteva
    @jirdesteva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    "This stuff is not that complicated...." Me looking for a mallet to beat myself over the head with, REPEATEDLY. One day it will click I hope.

    • @sagetmaster4
      @sagetmaster4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just one step at a time champ. Memorize the circle and then come back and watch the rest of the video

    • @pamelamorrison6157
      @pamelamorrison6157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sagetmaster4 I'll have to do that. A lot went over my head there. I was never taught this stuff.

    • @Ed_Man_Fam
      @Ed_Man_Fam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guitars might help. Most strings are tuned in 4ths
      So play each each string top down is 4ths.
      Play the g string up to the E string and that would be 5ths.
      The way Jimi Hendrix played “Hey Joe” is circle of 5ths

    • @timothyjewett625
      @timothyjewett625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am no expert but I have been learning basic music theory lately and the 5ths are 7 semitones away from your root, also the other end of a triad I believe

    • @itsnickfrench
      @itsnickfrench 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I have HUGE respect for Rick and all that he's done for the TH-cam music community. I want to start off by making that clear. I've learned so much by watching his videos. He is a super smart guy, and really good at breaking things apart and helping you to think about things in different ways. That said, he is not the place to start when you want to learn music theory. He teaches at an intermediate and advanced level. If you're anything like I was and you're just a guitar player with almost zero formal musical training, you have to start with the stupidly simple baby basics. Like the names of the notes on the clefs, scales, how to make triads, etc. Then work up from there. Then eventually you can watch Rick's videos and actually get something out of it. The truth is that this stuff isn't complicated. It's very simple, but it takes time and practicing the basics to work toward the more advanced stuff. And there are so many resources here on TH-cam to help you with those basics. Hope that helps. Stick with it, you'll get it.

  • @PatrickStewart316
    @PatrickStewart316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I live in Nashville and thought I knew some stuff because of Nashville “number system”. 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t know $hit. I was lost by 2:41 in this video. I just stick to 1 4 5 6m and every mixture thereof. It’s clear I need to learn a whole lot more. This guy is a genius. Just opened my whole world.

    • @msmith53
      @msmith53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have conquered the first step! Keep at it!

    • @maclindavis8404
      @maclindavis8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The number system is a good shortcut - real music theory fits on top of it and fills in gaps. And then there are diminished chords.

    • @PatrickStewart316
      @PatrickStewart316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maclindavis8404 been hammering some of this stuff out on my guitar since watching this. Yes. I see you are absolutely right.

    • @GeorgeSPAMTindle
      @GeorgeSPAMTindle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get yourself a Bass Guitar. Bass players have to learn and understand theory, otherwise they will bore themselves to death when they practice. Rick Beato started off as a bass player, Adam Neely is a bass player. Bass players just keep the band together and get ignored by the audience because they tend to think that as a bass only has four strings it must be an easy instrument to play. Learning a second instrument will also help you to understand music better too, then a third, and before you know it you will be suffering from multi-instrumentalism, an ailment that has no cure and will stay with you for life. Get some keyboards too, they are laid out in a very logical way to understand music theory, I wish that I'd realized that twenty years before I actually did.

    • @maclindavis8404
      @maclindavis8404 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GeorgeSPAMTindle Cool and correct. I did take up the bass and also play the drums as a 12 year old. The 2 years of violin when I was about 9ish didn't hurt either. Rick Beato is a really good music resource.

  • @andre.1984
    @andre.1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Rick! You condensed the very important basics in a short but clear manner.

  • @SGTStubble
    @SGTStubble 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been really looking forward to you doing a video like this again! Thanks!

  • @mtclemmons
    @mtclemmons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Rick, I know nothing about writing/playing music, but am nonetheless in awe of your expertise. Keep it up as you make me appreciate musicians and the art of music more and more.

    • @menace7885
      @menace7885 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love watching competent people at work, it's oddly satisfying and inspiring

  • @JonHarris77
    @JonHarris77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    The order of sharps and flats is the same order as the circle of fifths and fourths respectively. To me, that is much easier to remember than by a phrase. If you have the circle memorized, you are done. If not, you just need to know that the first sharp is F# and the first flat is Bb, and then you go up a fifth for sharps, or up a fourth for flats.

    • @mdreid
      @mdreid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was going to make the same comment. It seems strange to have a video talking about the importance of the circle of fifths but then provide mnemonics for key signature sharps/flats when they are exactly in the order of the circle of fifths.

    • @chitlitlah
      @chitlitlah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just remember the first two, and then it's easy to figure out the rest. Going through the sharps, or through the keys from flat to sharp, you have F and C, and then you alternate between the two going up a letter each time, one up from F is G, one up from C is D, one up from G is (loop around) A, etc. Same with the flats but you go down a letter instead of up. There's B and E, then one down from B is A, one down from E is D, etc. It's easier to visualize it if you play the piano, too.

    • @johnmac8084
      @johnmac8084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course, but the phrase is to help remember the circle of fifths and fourths

    • @carllangford1774
      @carllangford1774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cats get drunk and eat butter flies. The s on the flies stands for sharp. Then walk backwards flattening each note for the left hand side. Duplicate the outer circle to the inner and rotate the inner counter clockwise by three hours for the minor keys.

    • @bikerfirefarter7280
      @bikerfirefarter7280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What?

  • @Kai-dw9vo
    @Kai-dw9vo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a good video! I love how you covered things that are in the Beato book but explained it in more depth. There's a few concepts that I do struggle to wrap my head around that are covered in the Beato book so I hope you'll continue to make more videos like this that explain in more depth!

  • @DodgeDartSongs
    @DodgeDartSongs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a sincere and helpful dude, Rick Beato.

  • @ReignitedAuto
    @ReignitedAuto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Now I understand how other people feel when I explain automotive concepts to them: "huh?" 😄

  • @bennyflint
    @bennyflint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One thing I almost never see in discussions of the Circle of Fifths is that it's easy to see which chords are in a major or minor key by looking at the group of chords right around the root. For instance, C is surrounded by F (IV) and G (V) on the outer circle, and Dm (ii), Am (vi), and Em (iii) on the inner circle. Those are the chords in C major (minus the B dim; just have to memorize that one). Same method can be used for minor keys. Neat-o.

    • @egaga-
      @egaga- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for pointing this out! I had noticed this for the outer circle (IV and V) but not for the minor ones. This gives more motivation to try to remember the circle of fifths visually.

  • @elenbrandt290
    @elenbrandt290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always over my head - and always worth listening to - Thanks Rick!

  • @kdavis63
    @kdavis63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mahalo Rick...always appreciate your teachings.

  • @nate4001
    @nate4001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How often do you want to change the thumbnail?
    Rick: Yes

  • @stelbertstylton
    @stelbertstylton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think I just like hearing Rick's voice lol

  • @simpwood4973
    @simpwood4973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of your most interesting and helpful videos I have ever seen. Keep it going.

  • @TorTheWeirdo
    @TorTheWeirdo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. I love when you do these videos and go back to the basics.

  • @mwmcbroom
    @mwmcbroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wrote an instrumental in which the circle of 4ths was used, but I added a twist. I linked ii-V-I progressions together, where each I chord was the next chord in the circle of 4ths. This worked surprisingly well and ended up being sufficient for me to write a basic melody over it. My music is on all the streaming sites. The name of the tune is Angel Glide. Give it a listen, if you're interested.

    • @msmith53
      @msmith53 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is exactly like Jamey Aebersold handles it as it IS the way it is heard! 2-5-1’s... ? Much more understandable to the ear. Listen Down!

  • @TheMister123
    @TheMister123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rick teaches the Plagal Cadence ... during a pandemic. :-o

  • @TheJFerg24
    @TheJFerg24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy time with the professor

  • @nirekman9762
    @nirekman9762 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm literally learning it right now and you uploaded this. Thanks rick you're incredible!

  • @hanktheblesseddeejay
    @hanktheblesseddeejay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When Rick plays round those 5 to 1s it sounds like that passage in Frank Zappa’s Peaches en Regalia 🍑

  • @lolloyeah5114
    @lolloyeah5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I thought that he was gonna talk about Rosetta Stoned by Tool

    • @johnmeroney2007
      @johnmeroney2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s for a What Makes this Song Great 5 hour special.

    • @powerwindpro
      @powerwindpro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @breme I thought that he was gonna talk about Rosetta Stoned band

    • @sam_uelson
      @sam_uelson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bring a pen for that episode

  • @Sarsour_
    @Sarsour_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome, very intuitive lessons. I really enjoy the interactive books and ear training program!

  • @joaocarlosrms
    @joaocarlosrms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can´t get enough of Rick.... Never!
    Awesome as usual!
    Cheers

  • @PachoMoncadaM
    @PachoMoncadaM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've never been this early on a video, like, ever, hi Rick

  • @SirLeDoux
    @SirLeDoux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “This stuffs not that complicated!” While smoke & sparks pour out of my ears . Lol

    • @SuperEvilC
      @SuperEvilC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Hunter MacDermut" has some EXCELLENT beginning lessons on this topic.
      And "The Guitar Doctor" also has a fairly decent lesson as well.

  • @alanwalton3322
    @alanwalton3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This year I've been focusing on relearning guitar, but this time with a heavier focus on actually understanding the theory. Just learning the circle of fifths alone has helped me immensely. You don't have to be a music theory wizard, but learning just the fundamentals will do leaps and bounds for your progression. As always, thank you Rick for putting this info out there and helping to educate the masses.

  • @BJ-fj6jw
    @BJ-fj6jw ปีที่แล้ว

    All my music theory from college shakes off it's dust when you speak. Rick you are full of surprises. You not only rock with the best of them, but you give a thorough analysis of what rock is from every angle. The ideal musician.

  • @alexanderjamesmay158
    @alexanderjamesmay158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rick,make a series on the most underrated songs,or artists

    • @blender3935
      @blender3935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should listen to “the contortionist” because they’re pretty damn good

  • @Jupit3r_0n_paws
    @Jupit3r_0n_paws 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Just realized that Rick kinda looks like Christopher Lloyd. He's the mad scientist of music!

    • @bobbywolff1274
      @bobbywolff1274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Back in (3/4) Time"...! 🏎

    • @colinwallace5286
      @colinwallace5286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great Scott!!

    • @SkrvnHiptR77
      @SkrvnHiptR77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You watch the BTTF series on tv last night?

    • @peter2327
      @peter2327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe he sticks Plutonium in his guitar, plays it at >88 BPM to go back to 1997 and prevent single handed the decay of music.

    • @Jupit3r_0n_paws
      @Jupit3r_0n_paws 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SkrvnHiptR77 I had no idea it was a show. What network/service?

  • @BluesLicks101
    @BluesLicks101 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really get into the movement of chord cadences in a great and very teachable way, Rick - I think this is one area you really really shine.

  • @NewLifeWithGuitar
    @NewLifeWithGuitar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I only started learning guitar 7 weeks ago and I'm documenting my entire learning journey on here so this was super motivational! Rick teaching me about the circle of 5ths... it doesn't get much better than this.

  • @abereagan7642
    @abereagan7642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    King Ptolemy V has listed a copyright stike against you. If you wish to dispute this claim please contact TH-cam.

  • @losthor1zon
    @losthor1zon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The circle of 5iths: "Two there are always, a dominant and a tonic..."

  • @Ryan-ho9tz
    @Ryan-ho9tz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned so much about music from this channel. I discovered you on the iconic guitar intro video. Great approach and delivery all around.

  • @NinerFourWhiskey
    @NinerFourWhiskey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. With no music education available as a kid, I used to think people were just magically gifted. Fascinated with sound and music, what music theory I learned, I had to teach to myself. You make it all make sense. Thanks for being the music professor I never had!

  • @marcswanson9507
    @marcswanson9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Off-topic: Did you get a new camera, Rick? The video looks a bit crisper with a slight color difference.

    • @isaacfoster3992
      @isaacfoster3992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      looks like he's using a green screen

    • @marcswanson9507
      @marcswanson9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaacfoster3992 No, that’s a real background. It’s funny tho... a lot of people have mentioned that. Rick did a video where he walked back there and picked up stuff. He really has all that gear.

    • @dldave1978
      @dldave1978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to agree it looks like a green screen now....but I know it’s not.

    • @isaacfoster3992
      @isaacfoster3992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marcswanson9507 no, the lighting looks wrong. watch those other videos; he's lit differently in them. I think he is away from his studio and used a photo for this video; I know he is usually in his studio, but I don't think he is here

  • @redobsessed5942
    @redobsessed5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what should I do when I have kinda no idea what you are talking about and wanna start learning music theory? Can anyone recommend me a online course (udemy or so?)

    • @madhatter2012
      @madhatter2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pianote is a good one to start with. There are tons of online courses, so it would be difficult to pick one over another. What I would do if I were you is try different ones and see if you can find one where the TEACHER is getting through to you and you feel comfortable studying the work. Many online courses offer the same content, but the teacher sucks. If you find a course where you feel like you're actually learning something, stick with that one.

    • @ben12079
      @ben12079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Buy Rick’s book

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of people show you the circle if fifths on a board like in your last tutorial, but don't show you how to apply it like this video does. It's awesome that you show it on both the piano and guitar as well! Great video!

  • @theeiceman7172
    @theeiceman7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Rick...Gonna have to watch this again and take down some notes!!

  • @krisfrederick5001
    @krisfrederick5001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And....I'm already confused 25 seconds in....a new record. Continue...
    Edit: Briefly studied my Dad's 1960's Mel Bay books but never took a lesson and self taught by ear.

  • @ishayfriedman27
    @ishayfriedman27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's so interseting that the tritone interval is symmetrical so C is the tritone of F# and F# is the tritone of C for example. This fact initially maked me think it should be a very nice and stable interval but it actually makes a hard dissonance.

    • @mwmcbroom
      @mwmcbroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, only the minor 2nd is more dissonant -- to me, at least. But it's actually fun to play around with the tritone in terms of chord structure. For example, it's the leading tone to the root of the V chord, and can drop down a half-step to resolve with the root of the IV chord. Even more interesting, you can have the path split, where the tritone both ascends and descends -- to the V chord, in this case. The tritone resolves up to the V's root, and resolves down to the V's 5th. Just scratching the surface -- I'll leave all the chord wizardry to Rick -- but this gives a hint of what's possible.

  • @davidsalsedo
    @davidsalsedo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo Beato!!!
    I learned Authentic and Plagal modes from Gregorian Chant but you presented it so quickly and clearly

  • @toddbernstein3407
    @toddbernstein3407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy these music theory videos you put out. Even though I've watched them several times now, it's always good to get a refresher.

  • @MarieInnes
    @MarieInnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    CIRCLE OF FISTS ✊🏼

    • @MatthewClise
      @MatthewClise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL ok

    • @masturdate
      @masturdate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck yeah!

    • @ChiefMiddleFinger
      @ChiefMiddleFinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great song title for mosh pit, if they still do such a thing.

  • @StarQueenEstrella
    @StarQueenEstrella 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve sometimes heard the plagal cadence referred to as the “amen chord”, given its use in a lot of gospel songs and hymns. (Prime example: the ending of “Christ The Lord is Risen Today”)

  • @marcellonoia9418
    @marcellonoia9418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Rick, all your videos are so useful!

  • @RSmith1217
    @RSmith1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Rick. Thanks for making music theory accessible to the masses in such an understandable and enjoyable way!

  • @JorgeRodriguez-iz2hq
    @JorgeRodriguez-iz2hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way I remembered the order of sharps is "Fat cats get down and elephants boogie"

  • @curtesamoangelos5995
    @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I purchased a Yamaha guitar 45 years ago and to this day never learned to play it.

    • @accuratealloys
      @accuratealloys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s never too late.

    • @rutgermulder9635
      @rutgermulder9635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Better put the work in, once you learn you'll never put it down. Make it worth the money.

    • @ChiefMiddleFinger
      @ChiefMiddleFinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Pick it up and play only one note, even an open string. Keep playing that one note, then two, three, four and more. Keep the guitar handy and learn one chord in the first position, then two, three, four and more.
      It really is never too late !

    • @curtesamoangelos5995
      @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@accuratealloys Thanks.

    • @curtesamoangelos5995
      @curtesamoangelos5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChiefMiddleFinger Thanks. Will try.

  • @johndove343
    @johndove343 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that we're getting back to some quality theory videos! Still miss the old film scoring videos but keep up the amazing work!

  • @andybishop1117
    @andybishop1117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic information and I like the shorter length of this video. Thanks Rick!

  • @SyntagmaStation
    @SyntagmaStation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When Rick finally goes mad, he will be in a straight jacket making the sounds he makes at 5:39. Sans guitar.

    • @SyntagmaStation
      @SyntagmaStation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Then screaming “bob evans ate donuts and burritos and got fat!”

  • @63mk1
    @63mk1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Fancy Call Girls Dine At Eastern Bars”

  • @bran4588
    @bran4588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All this knowledge is so practical... I love it!

  • @erimsee
    @erimsee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After years of following this channel and learning so much theory, this video is just a good repetition and a quick test that I still remember. Learning theory changed my musical life in many, many ways.

  • @pauligrossinoz
    @pauligrossinoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When people say that *quantum physics* is hard ... then I'll show them this video.
    What the hell does all this mean ...? 😮

    • @SuperEvilC
      @SuperEvilC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Hunter MacDermut" has some EXCELLENT beginning lessons on this topic.
      And "The Guitar Doctor" also has a fairly decent lesson as well.

  • @brandonrsmith23
    @brandonrsmith23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Four crows got drunk at Easter barbecue.

  • @srothbardt
    @srothbardt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s a perfect teacher because he’s very clear and uses a calm and friendly manner. Great.

  • @coyote-wang
    @coyote-wang ปีที่แล้ว

    Best music teacher on earth for the western music !

  • @phil76414
    @phil76414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is core. Where’s the “really f***ing like” button?

  • @shainsaw3698
    @shainsaw3698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The circle of the fifth does not work he is in quarantine

  • @edphaze6550
    @edphaze6550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge Rick. I have improved as a musician because of your channel.

  • @user-de6fl4iu2e
    @user-de6fl4iu2e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Rick for this great explanation. Very helpful! Much appreciated!

  • @Bob.martens
    @Bob.martens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is basic knowledge for every accordeon player in the world.

  • @jacobbass6437
    @jacobbass6437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy doesn’t know his theory. A PAC does have the 7-8 in the soprano, but a V - I in the bass. This is stuff you learn in first year theory. The examples he gave have inversions, which would actually make it an IAC not a PAC.

  • @kkaner181
    @kkaner181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome explanation Rick thank you!

  • @kellykent131
    @kellykent131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Rick.
    I enjoyed how you explained the tonic chords.