Chords by Ear: The Real Process

Breaking down the real process of figuring out chords by ear. This method is a combination of feeling-based ear training and music theory problem solving, which has slowly formed over many years of my own journey with this skill. Aurachord is a next-gen chordal ear training app which tackles the exact skills discussed in this video. Stay up to date on its development and release here: https://sonofield.com/get/aurachord/ac01 ⭐ Channel Membership: Become a member at the "Mind of Max" tier (or higher) for bonus videos on music theory, ear training, composition, and more! See the videos here:    • Members-only videos   ———————— Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:34 – Musical examples 02:23 – Aurachord 02:40 – How it Works: Immediate Recognition 03:29 – How it Works: Deduction 04:05 – How it Works: Brute Force 05:03 – Primary Aspects: Root, Quality & Bass 06:27 – The number system 06:53 – The Process: Immediate Recognition 08:16 – The Process: Deduction 13:00 – The Process: Brute Force 14:59 – Demonstration 1: Deduction 17:06 – Demonstration 2: Brute Force 20:19 – What to Practice: Essential Ingredients ———————— 🎹 Try Sonofield Ear Trainer (my app) An innovative ear training app for mobile devices. Download it for free: https://sonofield.com/get/ear-trainer/ 📚 My Courses (Music Warp Drive) Music Theory Fundamentals, Mind & Ear Training: https://maxkonyi.com/mwd1 Melody, Scales & Modes: https://maxkonyi.com/mwd2 Chord Progressions & Harmony for Composition: https://maxkonyi.com/mwd3 By using these specific links, you are supporting me most directly 🙏🏼 💬 Community (Discord) Supportive feedback, Q&A, weekly production challenges: https://www.sonic-sorcery.com 🎛️ Chordwatch (On-screen keys & chord names) https://gumroad.com/a/909907059 🌐 More about me: https://www.maxkonyi.com ———————— 🎥 David's Channel:    / @davidbennettpiano   ▶️ "The Music Theory Iceberg Explained":    • The Music Theory Iceberg Explained