Following the video on major 3rds, this video goes into more depth, with minor 3rds and circles of stacked intervals - as well as the diminished 7th chord.

Table source: Strung Out? Fret Not!

We've seen how stacked Major 3rds and minor 3rds make up the seventh chords. Here is a quick way to memorize what Major 3rds look like on your keyboard. In the next video, you will also learn how to visualize minor 3rds, enabling you to effortlessly compose your seventh chords on the fly.

Transferring existing skills from classical music to jazz, to play your first piece by ear. Erratum: This episode has been updated to incorporate a correction at the 16:30 minutes mark.

An overview/recap of all we've seen - putting the pieces together to see the big picture. Broad introduction to tonal theory and modes (will be seen more in-depth in upcoming videos).

What would happen if you played the I7, ii7 and V7 chords side-by-side, from a same base note? They sure look similar - but would they sound similar, too? How does one transpose chord qualities?

Erratum: I have updated the video to correct a small mistake around the 2:38 min mark → F major key signature.

Have you ever wondered "why"? Why is the ii7 chord minor? Why does a key "work" with a certain chord? Why do we talk about function? Or how - how are those chords made? Where do they come from? This video walks beginners in considerable detail through diatonic chords. Links back to the stacked thirds video (tree) from earlier on this podcast.

Why do we have the naming conventions that we do? Why are the chords named in such a complicated manner, from a beginner's perspective? What if it turned out to be an exciting gateway?

What are diatonic chords? How do they relate to the scale you are playing? Does a chord belong to the key you're in? (Hint: if it does, it makes it all the better to improvise on)

Link to Podcast Episode on Stacked Thirds (Tree) : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Mvaxwz29VxPworAYscCZq?si=LAbPHIORSC6kfioJajxKog

We look at three targeted strategies to sight-read notes, based on the area of placement on the staff.

We look at two strategies to sight-read melodic lines in lead sheets. These are meant as "emergency skills" when you do not have enough time to ramp up on a full scale. Alternatively, it can be used as a first step before diving into more depth (videos to come).

Are you about to ramp up your sight-reading skills? Do you find the process boring, tedious? We explore three ways to stay motivation through this journey.

A little recapitulation from where we've left off, a preview of upcoming episodes - and a roadmap for parallel work you can do outside of this series.

This is a rabbit hole - enter at your own perils. There are two cases where the kinesthetic approach I have shown you for guide tones 3 & 7 will need to be slightly modified. This is the first of the two, and the other will follow in the next video. This video can be skipped altogether because very few people will notice the discrepancy (we tend to compensate naturally). For those who did notice and want to understand, however, here is the explanation - which will also help you memorize and remember the two exception cases within this first figure.

We further detail the approach by showcasing the use of four broad groups to memorize the kinesthetic feel of these 3 and 7 guide tones for the I and ii chords. The end of the video warns against the fact the V chord (dominant seventh) will require slight modifications for this to work. The reason is tied to diatonic chords, which have been introduced in previous videos and which will be delved into a little further to understand the ramifications and adaptations needed. This combination of intellectual and kinesthetic approach will aid memorization.

This is the third of four methods to memorize the 3 and 7 Guide Tones in the 2-5-1 Chord progression (and also valid for guide tones in other progressions). Here, we demo what it looks like for the piano - and I invite you to reflect on how it applies to your own instrument. The objective is to recognize the physical sensations associated with playing this particular combination of notes.

Three minute tape you can place on your iPad or phone next to your instrument while practicing. Includes piano sounds and timer.

This video shows you the break-down of the drill for 2-5-1 chord progressions, using C Major as an example. Use this as reference for building in other keys.

These are the instructions for the 2-5-1 Chord Progression drill with 3-7 Guide Tones.

We use diatonic chords as a shortcut to memorizing the 2-5-1 chord progression with 3-7 voicing. Here is a refresher on Diatonic Chords to help visualize during drills.

Here are the six steps for the 2-5-1 Chord Progression, with a 3-7 Guide Tones, applied to the V Chord. Notice the use of the Mixolydian mode.