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February 19th, 2009 (comment#1)
Well Jermaine, I was hooked to this video wishing it wouldn’t finish. I don’t have any knowledge of Piano I only know the names of the keys, however, It was very interesting. I am glad you gave this free video because I found it very hard to believe that a person can learn to play video just by listening. But now I am fully convinced that it is possible not only to learn to play the piano but also to be good at it just by listening.
Thank you so much…
February 19th, 2009 (comment#2)
Thanks Jermaine! The circle chart works well in identifying the numbers in the “C” scale. However, in your 2-5-1 chord progression example, is “D minor” supposed to be “D major?” I also printed the note cards from the other two lessons and tried to put the same chords and tones together. Is that a good idea to do? By the way, your teaching makes things easy that even a caveman can do. Take care!
Tony Berrian
February 19th, 2009 (comment#3)
Hey Tony,
The circle works for EVERY KEY!
Every key is on the circle. It’s not just one key, it’s universal.
For example, if you want to know all the tones of G and what is connected to each other, just move my example over…
In other words, in the key of G, the circle of fifths would be incorporated as follows:
F# - B - E - A - D - [G] - C
*G is the key we’re in but it also has strong pull to C, thus C is at the end.
Just like we did for C major:
B - E - A - D - G - C - F
(Do you see overlap at some point between these keys?) The circle of fifths brings that to the forefront and makes it absolutely CLEAR.
I hope this helps.
February 19th, 2009 (comment#4)
Don’t look at circle for major and minor… look at it the same way I explained it. You’re just looking at it to know what tones lead to what tones… the first part of my exercise tells you what tones are supposed to be major or minor or diminished Tony.
thanks,
JG
February 19th, 2009 (comment#5)
I think we did something like this in the training center in a theory class. I’m still not sure I’ve got it yet, Jermaine. Let me try the A major scale. Would it be F# B E A D G# C#. Or am I still confused?
February 19th, 2009 (comment#6)
very interesting i know the c major scale c major,d minor,e minor,f major,g major a minor b diminished chord and can even hear where to play the minor chords in c major. does this apply to all scales? but still need to follow the video and learn the circle of fifths. I have the secrets to playing piano by hear that i purchase but the videos seem to be more helpful to me.
Thanks! for your dedication and your desire too help others learn.
February 19th, 2009 (comment#7)
Janice, whatever key you’re in, just go to the 7th tone of that scale (see video #2 which talked about the importance of knowing numbers). But if you just understand what pulls to what and start on the 7th tone of your scale, that will give you every note of the scale (but sorted by fourths… the REAL direction music moves in).
In A, it would be:
G# - C# - F# - B - E - A - D
A is the key you’re in but “D” is where it commonly moves to (and the “4th” tone of the scale).
February 19th, 2009 (comment#8)
Jermaine,
You’ve done it again. Another outstanding teaching session. The light bulb is on and I am getting it. I see the relationship. It’s awesome. I really thought it was going to take years to learn all this stuff. You just have that knack for explaining things.
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!
May God continue to richly bless you.
February 20th, 2009 (comment#9)
Jermaine, thanks again. you are ministering to music - ministers - you better believe it. God is going to bless you far beyond your imagination, I can describe your course in a word - Brilliant.
Frank
Barbados.
February 20th, 2009 (comment#10)
Jermaine,
It seems to me that C tends to push up a fourth of pull down a fifth to F. or in other words,
A major triad tends to push up a fourth or pull down a fifth to the fourth tone of its scale. When it pulls down, and a seventh is added, the fourth morphs into the root of a new chord.
Thank you for all you do
Woody - Sacramento
February 20th, 2009 (comment#11)
Hey woody,
To be honest, I’m so used to saying “PULL” that I didn’t even really pay attention to the nuances between “PULL” and “PUSH”… hehe.
Here’s the bottom line:
Moving in a clockwise direction: G has a strong tendency to go to C… and C has a strong tendency to go to F… and so on… whether pull or push is the right word, as long as that direction is being followed, you have unlocked the movement of music. :-)
thanks for taking the time to write for clarification.
All the best,
JG
February 20th, 2009 (comment#12)
Jermaine,
Wow…..I can’t believe my own eyes.My wife jan said I have a big head to. You are a very brilliant young man, and I am very great full for your talk on Pattersn, and the Circle of 4ths. It all came together for me today, I know my numbers. and I can find the key to a song.I just need to start practicing this method, that you have so graciously shared with me.The Circle of 4ths, really open my eyes. I used to work in Explosive Ordnance with the US Navy, and dream about the possiblity of learning Piano. Today I believe, with your help and patience, I will be able to learn your system soon. I need to save up some cash,but I will be talking to you soon. God Bless, and keep. A friend in Pennsylvania.
blocher72
February 20th, 2009 (comment#13)
Thanks Jermaine, I think it’s becoming clearer. Question: Does that mean for any scale on the circle I must begin with the 7 and then think of the pattern as 7-3-6-2-5-1-4? …and in doing that the flats on the chart can be changed to naturals or sharps if appropriate to the key or naturals can be sharped etc. as long as the flow is in the counterclockwise direction? I’m thinking that I’ve been mistakenly trying to isolate the flat side of the chart for scales with flats only. Maybe I’m being too rigid with that??? Sorry I’m being so dense about this. My questions may seem foolish but I’m sincerely trying to untangle my thinking.
February 21st, 2009 (comment#14)
Yes, you’re totally right. Change up the notes so they make sense for the scale you’re in… as long as you’re flowing with the circle… every major key is on that circle (and yes, in the pattern of 7-3-6-2-5-1-4).
February 21st, 2009 (comment#15)
Dear Jermaine: I have started watching your videos, I find them to be most informative. I am ashamed to admit that I have been trying to play the piano for many years. Sadly I must say that it has never come together for me. I have studied under many teachers, using the traditional method, which has not worked for me. I sight read very little, and pick up most of my playing from the ear.
This is a source of frustration, because I do things on the keyboard with no rhyme or reason. Jermaine, quite frankly, I have never incorporated the pattern or flow of music. Currently, I am reluctant to telling folks, that I have been playing around the piano for 35 plus years. I want to play for the church, but I haven’t got a clue, as you know a lot of black gospel is built widely on the pentatonic scale. I am impressed with your teaching style, you are truly blessed and gifted. I need your help, it appears that I will have to start from scratch and build on your simplified true and tested methodology. RSVP, and God bless you!
February 21st, 2009 (comment#16)
Thanks Jermaine: I’ve been at a standstill in my playing because it took so long to pick out what I heard,I have a great ear and I have loved the piano ever since I was young but became frustrated with the standard teaching methods, but when I first heard about the circle and the number system I couldn’t find a teacher that taught it,you’re an answered prayer, now I have hope again knowing I can go on with my dream to minister for God through music.
February 21st, 2009 (comment#17)
Thx alot God will Bless you a 100 fold,and thx again.Not that you are looking for it but God will take care of his own. Be bless my brother.
February 22nd, 2009 (comment#18)
Thanks a lot! the information makes tons of sense. I like to sit at my keyboard while watching the videos and you can really tell the practicalness of the lessons you teach. I was wondering if you plan on covering any drills to help me play the progressions in different rhythms. After learning what notes sound good played after each other this other piece would really take me to where I want to be. Thanks again
February 23rd, 2009 (comment#19)
I thank god for you those three lessosns help me more than i can tell. I finally under stand muisic. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!
February 23rd, 2009 (comment#20)
Hey,and all i can say is (WOW)…AND THAT CHART U HAD IS AMAZEIN,STARTIN TODAY IM GOING TO USE THAT CHART WHEN I LEARN A SONG CAUSE I HAVENT NEVA SAW ANYTHING LIKE THAT CHART, IT TAKE AWAY OF THE GUESSIN OF WHERE TO GO…I WOULD HAVE PAID 4THAT BUT ILL TAKE IT AS A GIFT,LOL……..THANZ SO MUCH…….
February 24th, 2009 (comment#21)
jermaine I’ve been taking lessons for 15 years no-one has ever taught me this before regarding the pattern. hal at joan croc ctr in sandiego touched on this but i had little understanding until now thanks for more insight on the circle of fifths i enjoy your tutoring. for more understanding of how music works it was a puzzle to me for sure before now. I still have a long way to go.but thats ok.I read music from sheet. no ear/on the radio be sure to say the consonate more clearer and repeat the chords sometimes the sylables are lacking.so i dont learn or play the right chord so i give up . thanks
February 24th, 2009 (comment#22)
Hi Jermaine. Enjoyed all the new videos. Great explanations and lessons as well. Only problem I encountered was being able to open the links to the 3 reports (28 page, 14 page, 12 page). I have tried msn, google and yahoo. Still, nothing. I did not use capital letters, either. Please help.
Thanks for your time and attention.
February 24th, 2009 (comment#23)
Hi Bgary,
Thanks for your comments.
As a rule of thumb, whenever someone gives you a link, don’t search for it using the search bar (google, aol, yahoo)… especially if the link is BRAND NEW. It takes time for search engines to index a new page and even longer for a pdf document. You may get lucky doing this but whenever someone gives a link, always type it directly into the navigation bar. This is the bar that changes every time you go to a new website. It’s a “DIRECT CONNECT” to the website. It’s the difference between calling someone directly on the phone with their number versus first calling 411 directory assistance. The directory may or may not have them but if you call them directly, you’ll always get them.
Please try the links this way and you’ll get them :-).
Thanks a lot,
Jermaine
February 24th, 2009 (comment#24)
Thank you, Jermaine, for your time and patience. This worked and I learned something new. Once again, thank you and may God continue to bless you. Your response was very timely as with all services I have received from Hear and Play.
I am a member of the Training Center and look forward to my “Gold Status”.
February 25th, 2009 (comment#25)
Hey Jermaine!
I’ve been playing for 23 years and got stuck like almost everyone you’ve come across! Teachers weren’t teaching what I needed to know… How to play with freedom!
I amost gave up, but my motto for 2009 is “Study to show thyself approved”. Guess what? I found your site, watched these three latest videos and in the space of a few days, know the numbering system, chords, the circle of 5ths, progressions! I can even name chords!
Now I want to let you know something! This elevated my playing at church on Sunday! I’m almost kicking myself, because this stuff was what I should have know 23 years ago!
It actually takes me minutes to transpose a song using the numbering system instead of a few hours (or simply just giving up!). Playing in the ‘ugly’ keys is not even a problem… I am amazed! It’s so simple!
Thanks for teaching us how to fish! Your making ‘Fishers of men!”
Bless Ya!
BigT
February 25th, 2009 (comment#26)
Really helpful lesson. I’m having trouble applying it to a really simple worship chorus:
[D]Lord you [A]are more [G]precious than [D]silver
[D]Lord [A]you are more [Bm]costly than [A]gold
[D]Lord you [A]are more [G]beautiful than [D]diamonds
There’s [G]nothing I [A]desire compared with [D]you
Key: D
But the only place where I see this song going counterclockwise around the circle is on the last line.
Also, a common way to end this is:
There’s [G]nothing I [A]desire compared with [G]you [D]
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Dave
February 25th, 2009 (comment#27)
Regarding:
There’s [G]nothing I [A]desire compared with [G]you [D]
If I think like a bass player, I think I see what’s going on with this ending. On Bass, one would (often) turn that G-D progression into a run of:
G F# E D
to get back home.
But my gut is saying that I’m probably still missing something about how this connects to the circle of fifths/fourths that you presented and I’m really curious about what it is.
But this is a really interesting way of looking at music that I hadn’t considered before. (I normally think in terms of 3 major chords plus 3 relative minor chords in a key, and then alter chords from there.)
I just played “Amazing Grace” the way I normally do and noted the following chord sequence (using the number system):
1 1(7) 4 1 (walk down to) 6 5
1 1(7) 4 1 (walk down to) 6 1 5 4 (walk down to) 1
(where “walk down to” indicates that the bass line is walking down the scale).
But this last line also works as:
1 1(7) 4 1 (walk down to) 6 2 5 1
So I guess that 6 1 5 4 1 is just a common alteration of the 6 2 5 1 progression?
If so, then how/why does it work?
We could also get really tricky and discuss the chorus of the gospel song: “Pow’r in the Blood”. In F, the chorus’s chord sequence is:
There is [F]power, [A]power, [Bb]wonder working [F]power
In the ….
That’s another strange one: it effectively substitutes an A major chord for the C7 major chord (the 5/7 chord in F). I note that A minor is the relative minor for C, so I’d guess that this has something to do with it?
(Up until now I’ve thought in terms of 3 major chords and 3 relative minor chords in a key. I hope that I can really understand what’s going on here and add a new tool to my box.)
Thanks again for the very interesting lesson.
Regards,
Dave
February 25th, 2009 (comment#28)
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your thorough comments.
I should start by saying the circle will work 70-80% of the time, as I mentioned in the video.
And what I find is that the more basic you are in your playing, the more you WON”T see the circle. You see, if you’re playing 1-4-5, of course that’s not moving in the counter clockwise direction but it can still be looked at using the circle (the 1 is in the middle, the 4 is on one side of that and the 5 is on the other). So the relationship is still very clear. But you don’t get into the circular movements until you turn that 1-4-5 progression into:
1-6-2-5-1-4 (cuz instead of going straight to the 4, most songs will do a “6-2-5-1″ turnaround to get to the 4).
Then it might connect to the 6 again, then 2, then 5 (there’s the 5 from our 1-4-5 progression), then back home: 6-2-5-1.
But of course, this same thing could simply be played as: 1-4-5.
When you expand your options and play more chords, the circle comes to life… even with simple 1-4-5 patterns. Because it all amounts to this:
“WHAT LEADS TO WHERE I AM RIGHT NOW?”
And if you can answer that, then there’s always a chord you can improvise with or add in there to create more spice. Then there’s a chord that leads to even THAT chord.
That’s where the circle gets interesting.
Also, remember songs just can’t follow the circle forever. They have to reset and stop prematurely and start over again because you can’t just go C F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb B E A D G (soon you won’t even be in the same key of your song). So at some point, you do have to go from tones of the scale to others that aren’t next to each other but the idea is that MOST chord progressions in the song will be moving circularly.
When you get this, your songs will be more spicier… you’ll see all the options you have.. and you’ll understand why song writers and composers are doing what they’re doing.
Thanks,
JG
(on the go… didn’t have time to read this over so excuse any mistakes).
February 25th, 2009 (comment#29)
Hi Jermaine,
I think I get it. Thanks for the great explanation.
So here’s what I’m hearing.
In “Lord You Are”, I know what chords the words have to fall on. (What I posted above).
But if I want to take a pretty little detour on the way to those chords by adding some passing chords, the circle of 4ths is my roadmap to know what those chords should typically be.
So, for example, I could alter “Lord, You Are” to something like (Switching to C for clarity for anyone following along):
[C]Lo[Am]rd you [Dm]are [G] [C]more [F]precious [G] than [C]silver [G G/B]
[C]Lord [Am] you [Dm]are [G] more [Am]costly [C] than [G]gold [G/B]
[C]Lord [Am] you [Dm]are [G] [C]more [F]beauti[Dm]ful [G]than [C]diamonds
There’s [Dm]nothing I [G]desire com[Dm]pared [G]with [C]you
Then you really see the circle in action.
Except for one place on the 2nd line where I went from Am and walked the bass line up to its relative major: C.
I assume it’s fine (theoretically) to jump around the circle like this if you’re jumping from a relative minor to a relative major or vice versa? (Sorry if I’m spoiling your next lesson. ;-)
Thanks so much for the video and for the response. A lot of things just fell into place for me!
Best regards,
Dave Orme
February 26th, 2009 (comment#30)
Dave!
Yessir! You’re on the right track. This is exactly how I explain passing chords and “improvising” with other chords.
You could even add something before the last G chord (like a Dminor or Dmajor or D7 chord).
Then there’s a concept called “tritone substitutions” where you figure out what is a tritone up or down from the key you’re currently on. Since tritones are symmetric, the answer will be the same whether you go 3 whole steps up or 3 whole steps down. The answer you arrive at is what you can substitute for the current chord.
So in your example, you went from C major to A minor to D minor to G major back to C major.
Well, to make it even better you could take any of these middle chords (i.e. “A minor,”D minor,” “G major”) and substitute chords a tritone away. When you do this, dominant chords for the substitutions work best (but minor chords can work too).
So that means, you have these options now:
Eb7 or Eb major or Eb minor as a substitute for A minor
Ab7 or Ab major or Ab minor as a substitute for D minor
Db7 or Db major or Db minor as a substitute for G major
Now that you know the theory.
SHORTCUT = The chord a half step HIGHER than the chord you want to go to NEXT can be substituted for the chord you’re currently on (if you’re moving to G, instead of using D all the time to get there, you can use Ab, which is just a half step higher than G).
That is probably ANOTHER video or two in the future but this is slowly how I’d get someone from 1-4-5, to using secondary chords…then to using chords that aren’t naturally apart of the key (notice most of the tritone substitutions are borrowed from the parallel minor key… that is C minor).
I know you didn’t ask for all this but my fingers couldn’t stop ;-).
So yes, you’re on the right track. Try this next.
I didnt check this so excuse mistakes. On the go! Gotta go!
February 26th, 2009 (comment#31)
Also, you wouldn’t substitute EVERYTHING at once. You’d only pick one chord maybe and use the tritone substitution. then the next time, you can experiment with another… then another. Not all at once or you use the structure of the song.
If you substituted EVERY chord like this, you’d get this progression:
C - Eb - D - Db - C (basically a descending chromatic progression back home). But THAT IS CERTAINLY THE IDEA. THAT’S WHAT MUSIC DOES. Goes somewhere and comes back home. Goes somewhere and comes back home again.
But here are ways I’d substitute:
C - Aminor - Ab7 - G - C
C - Eb7 - D minor - G - C
C - Aminor - D minor - Db7 - C
Or you can play the ORIGINAL CHORD and quickly follow thru with the tritone substitution RIGHT AFTER you play the original chord (if you’re doing this, the structure of the progression is preserved so you can afford to add more “follow up substitutions” if you want):
C - Aminor (Eb7) - Dminor (Ab7) - G - C
(I do that a lot).
Now the 7 chords I’m substituting can sound too bland so another video would reveal a SECRET altered chord I love to use on my tritone substitutions instead of the regular boring seventh chords.
But don’t get me wrong, they will suffice.
Take care,
JG
February 26th, 2009 (comment#32)
Hey Jermaine,
I am so glad I found this video. These flash cards are exactly what I have been needing. You have an awesome gift to help people on all levels with there progress. Thank you so much for thinking of the begginer and helping us along. May God bless you greatly for pouring yourself into HearandPlay.
February 26th, 2009 (comment#33)
Thanks again for your *awesome* help, Jermaine! This is just what I was needing to take my playing to the next level.
Dave
February 28th, 2009 (comment#34)
Dear Jermain,
The way you have explained the circle of fifth has helped me understand music a lot better. You make it so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much for this video.
March 2nd, 2009 (comment#35)
Hi Jermaine,
First of all thanks for all of your information that you have shared so freely. I also thank you for making your products with excellence. I have been playing off and on for years and I truly desire to play. I have bought your 300 page course, DVD 101, CD 702, CD 101 & 102, DVD 202, DVD 300, DVD 500, all and all I have about 11 of your DVDs. I am determined to learn how to play this year. The problem now is I am overwhelmed. I don’t know where to start. LOL.. I have been trying to tackle the 101 DVD because, I am not a total beginner and that information seems the most useful to me. On my own over the years I have taught myself some things by ear. I think that your lessons will really help me.
I wanted to ask you since I have some songs under my belt is it best for me to start trying to play in public? Or should I wait until I know more?
The problem is that at my church, I am the devotional leader (Praise and worship leader) and my church musician is actually going through a very hard time in his life, where he and he doesn’t come to our Praise and Worship practices. So on Sundays we (praise and Worsthip team) have to sing with him with out him practicing with us. I have a very good ear. I can learn parts very fast by ear. The problem is if we sing something new, instead of just letting us sing it acapella, he still tries to play and ruins it. I love him, we grew up together, but he is driving me mad. My pastor has hired another musician in addition to the the guy I just described, but he wants to get paid extra for every extra song or segment of service that he plays for. He said it is all about the money. In addition to that everything he plays is from the 80’s and early 90’s.
All I want is to be able to play for Praise and Worship. This church is a church of about 300 people and my pastor is well known in the area. Our church is the type of church with a lot of singers in it. Our choir is well known for sounding very good but singing bogus songs. I think that we shouldn’t struggle in our music ministry in this way. I am willing but because of my skills not able to help this situation. I would do it for free. So how can I jumpstart my playing while I am learning. This is an emergency. Praise and Worship is a huge part of service and I feel like my hands are tied. If I could play for us it would change everything.
March 6th, 2009 (comment#36)
Hi Jermaine,
Is there a store in South Africa that I can purchase your courses. If not what part of your courses do you suggest I purchase online if I was playing ‘’standard southern gospel” by ear for some time now in church, to transition to your music, as i love everthing that you do.
Many thanks
March 6th, 2009 (comment#37)
Jermaine,
Would you explain to me what is meant by a half diminished chord? You mention them in your flash cards. I would guess it is a diminished chord with a minor 7th, so, C, E flat, G flat, and B Flat would be a C half diminished chord. But I don’t see a lot of references to half diminished chords.
One reference book lists a C (tiny zero) 7 as C, E flat, G flat, and A. It’s the A that throws me. I suppose the A they’re referring to is a diminished 7th to the root of C, but this is a guess.
Why is the term HALF diminished used? What is the reason for the term “Half”
Any input appreciated. Thank you again.
March 6th, 2009 (comment#38)
Hey Jamaine,
This is really cool. I have had my friends who are instrumentalist in my church try to teach me how to play but ‘i think this is the most important part of learning n they never got to teach me this….ITS AWESOME! thankyou
Serah
March 14th, 2009 (comment#39)
Jermaine I GOD for you brother, and I would like to say you for these lesson I really learned alot with these courses man. An I hope to see more you I going to purchase another one of your DVD courses just so I can learn more from you. Jermaine you have really been a blessing to us all as a whole in the music ministry. I wanted to ask you a question on how do I put the song together when I get the chords. because sometimes I get stuck on trying to make the song sound like a song and not just chords, I don’t know if I’m making any since or not but hopefully you understand where I’m coming from other that GOD BLESS and THANKS……email me on that if you will at ministerwhite22@yahoo.com..
March 14th, 2009 (comment#40)
Jermaine I thank GOD for you brother, and I would like to say you for these lesson I really learned alot with these courses man. An I hope to see more you I going to purchase another one of your DVD courses just so I can learn more from you. Jermaine you have really been a blessing to us all as a whole in the music ministry. I wanted to ask you a question on how do I put the song together when I get the chords. because sometimes I get stuck on trying to make the song sound like a song and not just chords, I don’t know if I’m making any since or not but hopefully you understand where I’m coming from other that GOD BLESS and THANKS……email me on that if you will at ministerwhite22@yahoo.com..
March 16th, 2009 (comment#41)
Jermaine, you are the MAN. This video is awesome.
Thank you
Helga
March 19th, 2009 (comment#42)
when is the next radio program going to be on the air for listening.
March 22nd, 2009 (comment#43)
thanks once again. knew most of this but the way you explain it always helps to clarify things a bit further.
March 23rd, 2009 (comment#44)
Nice teaching..keep it up..It helped me improve..Thx..
March 25th, 2009 (comment#45)
I have been looking for the pattern for songs and i have finally found it thank you bro jermaine.
April 29th, 2009 (comment#46)
Germaine, I love you for this. God is gonna bless U beyond your wildest dreams!!! The circle 5ths for years was just that, to me, & confusing. In 30 minutes you cleared up a lifetime puzzle. You are an answer to prayer!!! Watch God move in your life, young man!!!! Your lessons are awesome! I can’t thank u enough!! So much of this information is held hostage & hardly shared without literally squeezing it out of someone!!!
May 28th, 2009 (comment#47)
JERMAINE U ARE THE MAN.. WHAT I JUST SAW OPENED UP A NEW WORLD FOR ME.. I’VE HAVE CHUECH PLAYERS TRY TO SHOW ME ,.( WAY TOO TECHNICAL OR SHOULD I SAY BORING)BUT THE WAY YOU EXPLAINED IT WAS THE GREATEST. I’M ON MY WAY NOW..THANKS !!!!!!
May 29th, 2009 (comment#48)
Jermaine,
Thank you so very much for this Video, I really love it when you ask challenging question,as you teach. I really am making progress, in that I now know all the major,minor,aug, and dim chords along with their scales. The circle of keys is in my room where I can see the flow.This really a neat Video,and you have helped me more than you can know. God Bless and keep you and your familiy. Your friend,
Richard in Pennsylvania
June 2nd, 2009 (comment#49)
I just have a question, Jermaine, did you learn to play by ear through the methods you now teach, or did playing by ear come naturally to you and you just decided to think of good ways to teach it?
July 19th, 2009 (comment#50)
JERMAINE MY FRIEND,
YOU AND THAT OTHER BROTHER R THE HOTTEST GAME IN TOWN, THE WAY YOU TEACH IS -2 DEGREES IN THE OTHER DIRECTION AS WELL, I GUESS THAT’S THE MEANING OF 4THS AN 5THS. I DON’T NEED TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE YOU POST THE ANSWERS YOUR SUBSCRIBERS ASK AND ITS ALL RIGHT THERE, I LIKE THE FACT THAT YOUR TALENTED RUNIN A BIZ TOO BUT YOUR NOT GIVING CARROTS ON A STICK, YOU CONFIDENT ENOUGH WITH WHAT YOU TEACH TO SEE THE REAL NUMBERS, REAL TALK!
GOOD LUCK YOU MORE THAN ROCK
BLACKBOY DETROIT
July 28th, 2009 (comment#51)
Hey Jermaine,
Nice 30 mins. on (especially) the circle of fourths/fifths. I was satisfied with the way you presented it and I learnt a lot.
But one question. If I am in, say C, being my root and I move to the third being E. Does the chord that I play at the E have to be a E minor chord? or does it depend on the song that I would play another minor chord?
July 29th, 2009 (comment#52)
Hello, Jermaine,
I just found out about your website as I was looking for something else. It is awesome. You are right on the money. Everything is made sooo….. simple in your teaching. What I like most of all is that you “Break the Rules” so to speak, and go straight to the information that is needed to become a successful and accomplished Musician. I am looking forward to also purchasing some of your material. You are a very good instructor.
Thank you,
Musical588
August 1st, 2009 (comment#53)
Dr.Jermaine.
Greeting,the Circle of Fifth session is AWESOME!!!. I have New Knowldge from
the 12 Keys series i purchase a few years ago. I’m back and need more, you taught
me how to play in the key of Db major iam the only musician at my church,often
it is a diffcult or some time a road block pop up with some of the comtempary
style.Soo, looking forward to purchasing everything you suggest i need.Job well
done!
August 4th, 2009 (comment#54)
Could you please give tutorials on ‘how to play every key(C-Bmajor)perfectly well’
August 7th, 2009 (comment#55)
Hi J. G. August 7, 2009
I’m a beginner !! 58 Yrs Old. Where do I start ?
Thanks
June Okla. City, Okla.
August 10th, 2009 (comment#56)
Whoa, Jermaine!
I just found your site today and I’ve been here for hours. I don’t have money or I would just straight up buy your course, but these videos are AMAZING!!! I hate to say it but I’ve studied music and piano off and on for more than 30 years, and I have never gotten such a quick and clean understanding of things. Perhaps my background in theory helped (studied opera) but progressions have mystified since day one. I get it, I finally get it!!!! Thank you so much!
Daphne
August 21st, 2009 (comment#57)
Hey Jermaine!
This is my first time on this website and I must say it is an honor to be here with you. You’re music, I’ve listened to it since I was a little kid and I’ve gotta say it is so uplifting. I was singing and playing piano, probably since I was about five years old. I have perfect pitch and play by ear. I am truly proud as a new student in this forum to be a part of this incredible, once in a lifetime experience. My story goes like this. I just emerged from a terrible divorce between my mom and dad. I was, and still am being bullied by girls and boys older and bigger than me. I was falling off the cliff! I turned on the radio in the car one day to listen to Contemperary Christian and Old-Time Gospel/Jazz, and I heard a name come on the radio that said, “Jermaine Briggs”. That’s you. And let me tell you what…THE MUSIC INSPIRED ME! It moved me from my cliff and pulled me to my core. I want to ask you a few questions.
One, If I was going to really have a lesson with Jason White (Which had been my dream),How would that lesson be made? Would I fly down there to the studio?
Two, The Alterations of the augmented and fifth chords, How are they alike and how are they different?
Three, What is and Augmented chord?
Four, How hard are the excercises?
Five, How will the DVD and Jason White open up a new world to music?
I hope I get to meet you. At least one of these days.
Your biggest fan,
Rebekah
September 2nd, 2009 (comment#58)
Jermaine,you were correct this is the missing link to putting it all together.I’m a vocalist and I started learning to play piano ten years ago because ,as you know most bands are not that thrilled about playing for singers because they have to hold back.this lesson opened my eyes to a whole new way of understandind the flow of songa and music .Thanks a loy and keep it coming.
September 26th, 2009 (comment#59)
I enjoyed this video on the missing piece of the puzzle. I thank God for your gift in music and your willing to share it with others. I review the videos over & over & each time I pick up something I missed the last time. I am really learning how to play by ear & i am so excited about it. You have a way of really explaining this stuff so it’s made easy to catch on. May God continue to use you mightily & breathe a fresh anointing upon you and your ministry. Again, thanks so much for sharing your gift.
October 7th, 2009 (comment#60)
Is it possible you can make the video available as a download as I cannot access youtube videos with my connection.
Thank you in advance
HH
October 30th, 2009 (comment#61)
I am trying to find out the site to go to the view and print the flash cards for the circle of 5ths lesson. thank you.
November 4th, 2009 (comment#62)
if for me the first time enter in this page i hope to search my gol .thank you