How to Write Songs - Picking the Perfect Chords

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  • @dwaynegayle9020
    @dwaynegayle9020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hard to exaggerate how helpful this is to new artists.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dwayne, fantastic feedback! Glad it was helpful!

  • @donahvanhollis9652
    @donahvanhollis9652 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve learned SO MUCH about songwriting, piano and theory from former Berklee Instructors & Associates on TH-cam for FREeeeeeeeee..that I’m dedicating my first Hit to Berklee and making a Tuition sized donation!

  • @blazemoyer
    @blazemoyer ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Outstanding job!!!! You made a complex subject easy and fun to understand. Best class I see in a while.

  • @silverglitch
    @silverglitch ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the best lessons on songwriting I have come across on TH-cam! Brilliantly explained. Thank you!

  • @butterflyj685
    @butterflyj685 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like how you say, "You're choosing when you want to return home". Very helpful!!!

  • @pias2569
    @pias2569 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this is so Great!! I just Write my First Song Text a few months ago and Now i am gonna find the melody. I dont have much knowledge about Musical Theory. But i am so happy i have found this as my First TH-cam Video on the topic. It makes me feel that it is Not Impossible to find my melody to create a Beautiful Song. Great teaching, Thank you so much! I think there is Not much content out on this Topic on yt that is so high quality and well explained 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Virtual-Media
    @Virtual-Media 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Explained in a story like format that comfortably leads you to the conclusion.
    Well done..

  • @tonysienzant6717
    @tonysienzant6717 ปีที่แล้ว

    This seemed so BASIC in the beginning & a bit boring but I held on & HALLELUJAH (!), suddenly it broke my mind open & got to something I was thinking of all along: how the chords 'mirror' the intent of the lyrics at different points in the song. Brilliant Stuff & an easy way to think about it: Home, Departure, Ready to Return & the chord substitutions that 'delay' the real arrival to Home.

  • @aptudo
    @aptudo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Clear. Meaningful. I knew a lot of this, but you tied it all together perfectly. Take a moment today to feel happy knowing you created a mini masterpiece on this subject and inspired at least one budding songwriter!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rob, this is sincerely some of the loveliest feedback we've ever received! So delighted to hear that it was helpful. Really appreciate the support!

    • @HH-hm3qn
      @HH-hm3qn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ^^^ this!!!

  • @chriswrighton5162
    @chriswrighton5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben, you have successfully condensed what are typically multiple chapters of many songwriting books into one crystal clear video. Respect and many thx!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chris! Condensing this kind of material is always a challenge but I'm glad it worked on this occasion. Cheers

  • @StefanGBucher
    @StefanGBucher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was thoroughly excellent, and also very nicely produced graphically! Thank you!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stefan, glad it was helpful and appreciate the feedback!

  • @the.polymath
    @the.polymath 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why is this information so hard to find? This is what I have been looking for forever. You have just leveled up my musicianship in one 20-minute video. Thank you.

  • @masterkrapp007
    @masterkrapp007 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the way you analyse chord progressions! Any other songs you would like to take us through? This was brilliant!

  • @SzyGrz
    @SzyGrz ปีที่แล้ว

    Here it is, the simplest and most direct explanation of chord functions and substitution at once.
    Big thanks

  • @kroadster3249
    @kroadster3249 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE best Video that covers the bases of Chords and their relations I have ever seen. I knew 80% of it by long years of struggle towards that knowledge. But this filled the still existing gaps and explains it plainly and on point.

  • @michaelbobson9198
    @michaelbobson9198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best lesson I’ve ever seen on TH-cam!
    I think there is a void between beginner and intermediate, right where I’m standing currently and this lesson was a solid bridge.
    A lesson in writing, is a great way to teach theory IMHO
    Thank you!!!

  • @JordiCX
    @JordiCX ปีที่แล้ว

    Landed recently on this channel and I'm absolutely mesmerized by the quality and clarity of your lessons. Binge-watching everything. A happy follower ;)

  • @timmclaughlin1787
    @timmclaughlin1787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been playing a long time over 50 years but never really spent time on HOW to write. I gota say that your way of teaching is itself perfect. Ive played these chords but never considered their relationship. I love it. Thank you this is great stuff. Oh hey the B dim looked like the e 7 but I am not sure I see your fingering of it?

  • @JasonLestage
    @JasonLestage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’ve fairly recently taken up guitar and definitely have the urge to write my own songs. I’ve been watching your videos and learning a lot about the process. This video felt like the most useful one yet. I’d love to see a video with highlights of a brainstorming session where you’re writing music and lyrics and pulling a song together. I haven’t been able to find anything like that on the internet. For some one new to song writing, seeing how a writing session works would be very helpful.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Jason! What a great suggestion. We'll add it to the list :)

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hi Jason. Glad you've been enjoying the channel and thanks for the feedback. We're currently working on a way to present brainstorming and other idea generation techniques - as well as a series of videos showing the songwriting process from start to finish. Stay tuned

    • @tonysienzant6717
      @tonysienzant6717 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just listen to some good music to see how it's done. "American Song" by Paul Simon would be a good one :-)

  • @RickyConnelley
    @RickyConnelley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a singer songwriter in Nashville, always trying to learn. They use Nashville numbers allot here. About to release my first album! This was a great video, subbed! 🤟

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the sub Ricky and best of luck releasing your debut album!

  • @patpatisserie4245
    @patpatisserie4245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous. Chord progressions and why they feel the way they do explained, demystified and made practical in less than 20 minutes.

  • @nathanscroger
    @nathanscroger ปีที่แล้ว

    I have always been the person writing the music. But, lyrics always freaked me out. You all have been so helpful to get me started. Thank you!

  • @jonmarch9054
    @jonmarch9054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In this one lesson you have made things so clear and inspired me to write more music. You're a superb natural teacher and make the subject easy to comprehend. Please carry on making these excellent videos they are helping thousands of us believe we can write beautiful music 👍👍👍👍

  • @dallasblues74
    @dallasblues74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Such a wonderful way to explain some basic music theory and how it applies to making a song. I wish I’d known this when I first started out. And I wish I’d thought of it when I was teaching! Thank you for your insight. Very helpful!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Todd, really appreciate the support and feedback!

  • @funguy29
    @funguy29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most educational video I've seen in a long time. God Bless. Keep going.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Niesdi, realy appreciate your support and feedback! Glad you found it helpful!

  • @erikrummel6277
    @erikrummel6277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I never heard this explained this clearly before?!?!? Amazing video!!!!! Absolutely brilliantly articulated!!!!!!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing feedback, thanks for the support Erik!

  • @switchersaurus1305
    @switchersaurus1305 ปีที่แล้ว

    This made clear a lot of things I was aware of but did not understand. Great explanation, thank you.

  • @meeno_the_man
    @meeno_the_man ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a lovely primer! I’m deep down the Modes hole and this is a solid Bring-it-on-home of the basics clearly stated while I’m simultaneously thinking much more complicatedly. Many thanks for all you guys do. Love the channel. Love your teaching.

  • @LuisDAlfaro-g3s
    @LuisDAlfaro-g3s ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnificent explanation. It integrates a lot of information I’ve known for years, in a consistent, practical framework I had not visualized before. Beautiful!

  • @royjohnson3361
    @royjohnson3361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, especially the conceptualization and visualization of the function of chords, these are "home", these "move away", these "come home", etc.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Roy, glad the visualisations work for you... appreciate the feedback!

  • @gsdcjd
    @gsdcjd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best explanation of anything I’ve ever watched online. Glad I found your site!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, much appreciated! Glad you found it useful

  • @yiannig3514
    @yiannig3514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much for beautifully explaining chord functionality, it’s all starting to make sense to me now!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Yianni, glad to hear this video helped!

  • @BJ-sp2cj
    @BJ-sp2cj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am so inspired by this lesson brilliant break down

  • @PresenceUponMe
    @PresenceUponMe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always wondered if there is a common formula for say an entire song structure. Like verse 1 4 5, then chorus ???, back to verse 1 4 5, chorus again, outro maybe bridge, solo and so forth. I hope that makes sense. Thanks, and you're a great teacher man.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could say there are lots of common song forms or formulas - many of them utilising the 1 - 4 - 5 chords in the verse then utilising some substitutions in the chorus or bridge. You can start to think of these chord patterns as conventions of specific genres, for instance blues, rock, folk and country all use 1 - 4 - 5 as their core structure, while jazz relies more on 1 - 6 - 2 - 5 patterns and a series of 2 - 5 - 1 manoeuvres. Hope that helps. Thanks for support!

  • @brucekalter4206
    @brucekalter4206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent, very educational and clearly presented!!! Thank you!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Bruce, glad it was helpful!

  • @PaulMichaelBrownMusic
    @PaulMichaelBrownMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great explanation!! You guys make such amazing videos! I’m very grateful for your chanel😊

  • @snaizester
    @snaizester 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a thorough and clear description of how to utilize different chord progressions. It offers a simple way of starting to put a song together which is great. The only issue I would take with it is using a diminished 7th chord in the 7 position. It would more properly be a diminished triad. The G sharp is not diatonic. I see you use the E7 in Hallelujah later on. The dim7 and E7 are closely linked so I can see why you used that as an example. That is a good bit of foreshadowing.

  • @lightbluedev
    @lightbluedev ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @Rad1u5
    @Rad1u5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a wonderfully compact and comprehensive clip! Thank you!!

  • @tahagoren7011
    @tahagoren7011 ปีที่แล้ว

    i wish you would have did this amazing lesson 5 years ago and i have watched 5 years ago :( never late for anything :) thanks a lot

  • @PARANOOB
    @PARANOOB 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it. Thank you! 🙌

  • @Faithful_Watchman
    @Faithful_Watchman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome easy explanation to compose my songs. Thank you!

  • @donahvanhollis9652
    @donahvanhollis9652 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great lesson brother✊🏽
    First time I’ve heard Chord progression explained this way. Made since To me.. thank you🙏🏾 Motor City Native🎶🕺🏾

  • @josephfinnegan3592
    @josephfinnegan3592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tremendous lesson. I’ve never heard chord progressions taught this way. Makes so much sense! I will be subscribing. Thanks!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Joseph, appreciate the support!

  • @twinpines
    @twinpines 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow! Excellent, Ben! Very clear and well explained. Please make more videos like this. Your channel is amazing. And the Montreal Jazz Festival rules! Great banner. ;)

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thankyou, glad you enjoyed it! I am planning to make more videos like this very soon, mainly focusing on more complex chord progressions and options from outside the key... and yes, Montreal is one of my absolute favourite places! That poster is a souvenir from my trip to the Festival about 15 years ago... such great memories!

    • @twinpines
      @twinpines 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@htws please continue producing this type of content. I love your channel and I am learning a lot. I am in the Montreal region and during my first years around here, I lived just a few steps away from where the festival takes place. It was amazing!

  • @jeffrey.a.hanson
    @jeffrey.a.hanson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliantly simple. I like hierarchal view of: functions -> available substitutions -> play with these substitutes. Then we can paint on top of this.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jeffrey. Thanks for your feedback... love your idea of 'painting on top' of the hierarchal framework... lovely way to phrase it

  • @tnzuw
    @tnzuw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the best videos about chord progressions I've ever watched

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tanju, amazing feedback! Glad it was helpful

  • @JohnDoe-fz7hz
    @JohnDoe-fz7hz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome explained. I wish someone told me that so clearly many years ago.

  • @Anima_35
    @Anima_35 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was an incredible explanation. Thank you.

  • @davidandrade2161
    @davidandrade2161 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this post. Been looking for this approach for years!! So enlightening.

    • @htws
      @htws  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re most welcome David, glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support

  • @jazzsong8566
    @jazzsong8566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! One of the clearest explanations I’ve ever learned about chord progression. Thank you

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rafael, glad it was helpful!

  • @rogeralleyne9257
    @rogeralleyne9257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great channel for musicians 🙏🙏🙏

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Roger, let us know if there's any specific topics you'd like us to cover. Appreciate the support!

  • @markjamesgoddard2247
    @markjamesgoddard2247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with Zen… top shout, nice one both🙌🎸🤛

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Mark!

  • @LohPro
    @LohPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    regarding the (iii) chord in Major tonalities, some feel that it sort of "spoils" the arrival of the dominant chord, because it contains the dominant scale tone (5) (ie; E-G-B). for this reason it's usually used after the dominant, as a tonic sub or to somewhat delay the main tonic. also, its usually altered, so that the dominant tone is changed, most often raised (G to G#), forming a (Major III), or (E-G#-B). Lastly, because of the raised alteration, the note now has strong resolution to scale tone (6), such as (III moving to vi) or (E-G#-B moving to A-C-E). PS (III7 or Dominant 7, E7, actually is considered a secondary dominant of (vi), V/vi. So naturally, E-G#-B-D wants to resolve to the diatonic (vi) chord of A-C-E.
    Sorry for going a little overboard, but people often find the mediant chord "unusable" & its actually very flexible chord. Try the progression of (CMaj - EMaj or E7 - am - dm - G7) versus (CMaj - em - am - dm - G7)

  • @jeffreyginsburg6959
    @jeffreyginsburg6959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very well done! Home run. This explanation will help in crafting songs and in my playing in general. So glad I found your channel, please keep it up.Thank you!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jeffrey, really appreciate the feedback! Happy writing!

  • @prschuster
    @prschuster ปีที่แล้ว

    I do all this intuitively, but I never had the reasons explained like this, other than that major chords are more joyful and minor chords are more melancholy.

  • @msi6104
    @msi6104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, good lesson, thanks!
    I have to say though that the triad chord formed in the seventh degree of the major scale does not include G# since this note does not belong in the scale of C major. Even though G# is not part of the major scale it surely can eventually appear to form a tritone when we want a stronger resolution to Am for example and it is the main reason for the harmonic minor scale existance.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Leo, thanks for your feedback - that's totally right, I played the full diminish and introduced the G# which is technically not diatonic - something I'm planning to explore more in future videos

  • @gwjr111
    @gwjr111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video does such a great job of explaining about the number system and chord progressions. The Leonard Cohen song was the perfect example. I'm eager to try and actually use this. Thanks!

  • @Angela-jy8um
    @Angela-jy8um ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a really fantastic video! Thank you for sharing. You explain well.

  • @denenecavanagh9455
    @denenecavanagh9455 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these videos. They are very much appreciated.

  • @michaelperez4001
    @michaelperez4001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this wonderful video and simple explanation of why chords work together. After countless books/videos and “luck” of finding chords in my writing, this lesson is sure to help me and others properly structure a song. Thank you again

  • @HH-hm3qn
    @HH-hm3qn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary explanation! Thank you so much for this.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re so very welcome! Glad it was helpful and thanks for the support

  • @martinbeo3920
    @martinbeo3920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Nice video! You made it understandable, and on point. Thank you!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really glad it was easy to understand, thanks for the feedback!

  • @miritsm
    @miritsm ปีที่แล้ว

    one of the great lesson I've ever seen! thank you 😊

    • @htws
      @htws  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are most welcome! Thankyou for your kind words and support

  • @davidpetersen1
    @davidpetersen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome. I've been trying to wrap my head around the logistics of chord progressions as they relate to song writing for far too long with no success, Thanks for your insights. :)

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks David, glad it was helpful. Happy songwriting!

  • @MiloHammer
    @MiloHammer ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a brilliant lesson… thank you. 👍🏻

  • @ZalexMusic
    @ZalexMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a very gifted teacher.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou, much appreciated!

  • @zenrobotninja
    @zenrobotninja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Such a brilliant lesson thank you! I've watched many a video on Chord progressions but this was by far the best and brought it all together. Question: is the same for a minor key?

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thanks Zen, glad it was helpful. In regards to the minor, the notes are the same but the functions are a little different - so if we're in the key of Am (i) then the iv chord is Dm and the V chord is Em (however we would typically make this dominant - E7) - so the substitutions of Am (i) is C (III - relative major) - the substitution for the Dm (iv) chord is still F, but F is now the VI chord, while E7 (V) B dim (ii) and G (VII) can all be considered chords that delay resolution or create a 'return' function back to Am.
      I'll definitely make another video soon focusing on how to write in minor keys

    • @zenrobotninja
      @zenrobotninja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@htws thank you so much for the reply and looking forward to the video! Fantastic channel

    • @josephfinnegan3592
      @josephfinnegan3592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tremendous lesson. I’ve never heard chord progressions taught this way. Makes so much sense! I will be subscribing. Thanks!

    • @BookerTDooku
      @BookerTDooku 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree, this was so useful and the clear explanation of the function of the chords was incredibly useful.

  • @grekiely6245
    @grekiely6245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Works for this and the others - thanks.

  • @lisalisa13
    @lisalisa13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy that your video showed up on my TH-cam suggestions today because my musician friend was sending me chord progression suggestions last night with use of some 7th chords I like. I hadn't even googled anything about it and here you are today explaining it. 🙂
    Many of them were exactly what you suggested here and with your explanation of the home analogy, it really baked in for me. Thank you so much and definitely going to subscribe.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, crazy how things like that happen... Thanks for your feedback Lisa, appreciate the support!

  • @derrygerry2569
    @derrygerry2569 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much as this makes scenes to me 🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️

  • @jt2465
    @jt2465 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear and constructive

  • @vernonclement
    @vernonclement 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Lesson ! Lived it ! 👍

  • @lukekent9687
    @lukekent9687 ปีที่แล้ว

    In david bowies space oddity he uses the I -iii to actually move far away from resolution (lining up beautifully with the lyrics as the I chord is for ground control and the iii us for major tom who is far away in space) so i would argue the iii can function as a chord moving far away also.

  • @FendCore
    @FendCore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant explanations as always... I'm never stuck for too long into building my songs since I follow you. And I even often get fresh inspiration. Thank you 👍

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re so welcome! It might be worthwhile checking out our Patreon, if you’re writing regularly and want some more in-depth guidance and feedback! www.patreon.com/howtowritesongs

  • @goseason2343
    @goseason2343 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be the best video I’ve seen on chord progression writing. Very well put insight.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful feedback, thankyou for the support!

  • @mcny40
    @mcny40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! What a well laid out lesson with great explanations. Great voice too! Subscribed!!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, much appreciated!

  • @rezakaleel9323
    @rezakaleel9323 ปีที่แล้ว

    so helpful and clear. Thank you!

  • @monaxey
    @monaxey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely the best ~20 mins I spent this week. Awesome content!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing feedback, Thanks for the support!

  • @julesbaby47
    @julesbaby47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very well constructed tutorial, thanks you

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad it was helpful!

  • @jonbcannell
    @jonbcannell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This gave me a new way to think about substitution and keep things fresh at the same time. 👏🏻

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jon, glad it was helpful!

  • @chriscraddock6748
    @chriscraddock6748 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I watch this it is very basic to me but if I try to explain these ideas to most song writers they just shut right down, like they are afraid of spoiling their innocence. But, yeah I agree with this stuff. I love how the part in Hallelujah describes the chord progression: the 4th the 5th, the minor fall, the major lift. Then when it goes to the E7 it leads to the relative minor, A minor. I would go, look, these are the secret, sacred chords that pleased the lord. The chords that David strummed on his harp to lull old King Saul to his slumber. They don't care to know the writing on the wall. "MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN" and Daniel interprets them for the king: "MENE, God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; TEKEL, you have been weighed ... and found wanting;" and "UPHARSIN", your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians. Well, no thanks. There is a song that also does that C to Am thing and it also goes to F and G, but mainly just C to Am. 1,000 Miles From Nowhere, by Dwight Yoakam. Soaring guitar solo by Pete Anderson is sublime, going the full 1,000 miles up, up, and away, all over that C to Am vamp.

  • @tettosama
    @tettosama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know some chords and playing with tabs. I don't know anything about music theory but this video made me understand the basics.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Muhammed, glad it was useful!

  • @katstark_
    @katstark_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. A gem of a lesson. Thank you!

  • @olliedewis
    @olliedewis 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so helpful thanks so much!

  • @tonyguadagno6917
    @tonyguadagno6917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lesson for me is so enlightening! Thank you so much.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tony, really appreciate the support! Happy writing!

  • @ackerman8511
    @ackerman8511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First of its kind. 👍 Its a gem for me. Thank you

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing feedback, thankyou!

  • @WhiteBull_33
    @WhiteBull_33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very talented player/singer/teacher

  • @olivernapster1973
    @olivernapster1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect Explanation!! Thank you so much, waiting for the Minor Keys video

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Oliver, really appreciate the feedback! Video about writing in Minor keys coming soon...

  • @FinnianCole
    @FinnianCole ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Great voice too. Love how you Chris Cornell-ed Let It Be. 🤘

    • @htws
      @htws  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Finnish, appreciate the support! The Chris Cornell comment is very flattering too. Cheers

  • @colindayo
    @colindayo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your channel guys!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Colin, really appreciate the support!

  • @mb5o
    @mb5o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent explanation of chord choices in a progression. Thank you.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Marc, glad it was useful.

  • @Cottontowngal
    @Cottontowngal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my that’s amazing thank you.

  • @chicochicoshukor7184
    @chicochicoshukor7184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its awesome. I just subcribe. Thanks for the lesson. Its make me improve as a song writer.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chico, much appreciated!

  • @Eschew_Obfuscation
    @Eschew_Obfuscation 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome stuff. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

  • @seanc.5310
    @seanc.5310 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!! 🙌🏻

  • @axelr9075
    @axelr9075 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video......the best videos always seem to be the ones where someone can break musical concepts into a simple way to understand them. I've seen too many music instruction videos where someone tries to dazzle you with their "expert" knowledge - and you usually walk away with little or no gained knowledge.

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alex, really appreciate the feedback ... I'm always grappling with how to simplify or condense a lot of complex info a framework that just makes sense so I'm delighted to hear that it comes across that way. Cheers

  • @ElizabethPhaire1
    @ElizabethPhaire1 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastically helpful! Thank you! ❤

  • @fretish5425
    @fretish5425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely helpful. Thank you!

    • @htws
      @htws  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, glad it was helpful!

  • @YishkaGreaves
    @YishkaGreaves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely awesome lesson. I’ve been wanting to understand cord progression without Just doing what’s already done this show me how I can do what I want to get what I want done. Thank you so much I really do appreciate you and what you’re doing for us. Bless up