7 melody tricks they use to hook you
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
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How do you keep a repetitive melody interesting for 5 or 6 minutes? Good question. Well - the chances are you don’t ACTUALLY need to change the melody. In this video I show you the 7 things you can do to keep your melodic motif interesting for your entire track.
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Keeping melodies interesting for several minutes is a skill unto itself. Most producers make some basic mistakes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated to get your melodies sounding pro. In this video I share 7 powerful melody and arrangement techniques to keep your music interesting through the entire duration of the track.
In this tutorial, we cover…
00:00 - Keeping melodies interesting
00:39 - What makes a good melody?
01:00 - 3 most common melody mistakes
02:59 - 1. Melody layering
04:25 - 2. Instrument switching
04:54 - 3. Effects automation
06:04 - 4. Call & response
07:00 - 5. Harmonies
07:57 - 6. Reinforcing melody rhythm
08:38 - 7. Glitches & micro-edits
09:52 - Writing catchy melodies
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are you using the pitch#/notation of the vocal as your main melody|?| is that what you mean by melody|?|
two cam, shit hot!
How do you get across different temperatures and materials? Like the Sahara heat or artic cold? Like liquid bubbling or the notes slipping on the ice?
If this makes no sense, it's my Synthesia thing where I blur senses, and I'll figure it out.
Some examples are the ice sounds in Nicki Minaj's Super Base & Bees In The Trap, and the liquid sounds in the Banjo Tooie lava world theme and the Mario underwater theme.
If you are a self-starter and motivated to learn, music schools around the country can't teach you better than videos like these. The abundance of free, first-rate education on YT continually astonishes and uplifts me. The biggest benefit someone gets going to a music academy is the built-in camaraderie, contacts and collaboration. But if you are good at networking with that yourself, Godspeed!
Whilst I completely agree with this, as someone that has been following Will and on his mailing list for years and years. I do partially disagree with your statement. I've found that not only did I get networking, collaborations and opportunities from going to music academies. I've also gained perspectives that couldn't be adventures and discussed in one video so it depends on the person. Learning from just UA-cam videos limited the potential learning I could do in that time. This is why Wills EDM Tips school is worth going for or even going to university as I did as its sometimes your mindset holding back your ability or creativity! This is only my experience. If anyone disagrees then feel free to respond, I do not aim to offend anyone or make anyone feel invalidated or unheard!! Much love producers, keep it grooving!
The biggest thing I realized learning from UA-cam, is you dont get the necesary feedback. I got to the point I struggle to hear what I can do to advance further. (Not a plug) About to start the program with Will tomorrow for that reason.
Tell that to all those parents forcing their kids to make music! 😅
But you're definitely right!!! ❤
Will is class at his job
We get lost in trying to make things more complicated than they need to be in most aspects of life, don’t we? Great post as always Will!
Right...thats why i give myself a time limit to produce a song sometimes. Sometimes it's only one night...😜 The other reason why i like the time limit is the fact that i don't have to go through tons of sounds or presets...😁
@@JoyfulWAVEhaha, I'm a starter, I'm like, I've got the time, I'm gonna take my time, I want to make something familiar yet innovating/new, thinking about switching genres mid track for little moments 😅 because I like genres that people don't like to combine (or people that only like one or the other but not both), but that's the reason I do want to combine them...😂
Amen brother!!! That tip/trick of previewing the rhythm of the melody before the actual melody hits is pureeeee gold🔥 thank you for everything you do!!🙏🏼
Stoked to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting 🙂🙌🏻🙏🏻
That voice!!! So good. Yes Will you should finish this track out for sure!
is here already tutorial video of finished track or how it was made? thx!
The art of simplicity
You know it!
Bro this video editing is on another level... congrats on the success. This is dope!!!
Thanks man! Yeah, I’ve got a great editor now!
3:24 - This facial expression is 👌 should be the thubnail... watching this is so satisfying! 🎥 You're very welcome recording here - any time! 🙌🎉
That's a nice studio you got there!
Defo finish and release. I've been binge watching your videos this morning and got so much out of them so thanks 👍
Thanks Andy! Glad you’ve been enjoying them :)
Amen Brother! Awesome Video 🤩
Also, finish and release the track 🔥
Thank you, I am really glad you liked it🙂🙌🏻
This song is a bop! The tips were good as well! I think you should finish the song because it sounds so good!
Thanks! Yeah, it’s working well
Another trick I use which is common in trance music, is to repeat a note, same pitch and a certain repeating pattern with slight variation on every 4th bar at the build up stage of the track, slightly increasing the pitch and then during the break introducing a new simple melody with that same synth sound with a slight variation on every 4th bar.
Hey.Could you give a link with example track?
@@wowerman Yeah, I'll try to make something, though I haven't been near the daw for quite a while ) Family and kids 😀.
Definitely finish that. Great tune and great video, thanks Will.
Great video Will, I appreciate it!
Your content has improved so much. Good stuff
great tutorial, beyond that i am really loving this song
This was a hell yeah moment, great video Will 👌🏻 You definitely need to finish that track!
Much thanks to you and all your great content, I finally got to make a full finished track for the first time, which feels great. I just want you to know how much I appreciate what you do. And I most definitely will continue to support your channel and the work you do. Love it!
Always enjoy your vids even though I'm not really creating in your genres. There's always something to learn from good teachers. Thanks, Will.
Great, mate. That was sweet. Go for it !
Yeah you're right, this track sounds pretty good! Finish it pls
Thank you so much for taking to time to share this video.
You’re welcome!
Thanks again for the valuable tips. 🙏
This is really great! Thank you for explaining what is just so true! The 3 common mistakes vs. simplicity in pattern/chord/etc.
the cool & responce fx is incredible i love it!
Cheers, glad you liked it and hope you will use it in your tracks too :)
@@EDMTips yeah absolutely!
Such a great video! Thank you
Amen Brotherr ,, this is exactly what I needed to learn, your whole method is absolute fire!
With this and your 5 emotion melody tutorial, you managed to answer in less than 20 minutes a few of the most important production questions Ive had since I started, failed, and restarted making electronic dance music.
Breaking down the science of the art. Great job!
Killing it Will, keep up the good work!
Thank you, Adam, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻
Love theses advices !
Awesome video Will.
i have learned so much from you, and you gave me so many tools for making great edm tracks. Thank you💚💙🧡
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂
Yes you need to finish this one. Loved your advice and thank you for sharing.
You're welcome, glad you found this helpful! 🙂
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙌🏻
One of the best production teachers right here!
You are a good teacher Will. Thanks for sharing this with us. It's amazing how you can actually create good music using this techniques. Keep it up.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words of support 🙂🙌🏻🙏🏻
The track is great. Definitely you should finish it 🥰. But who is singing with voice? Sounds beautiful.
Amen! Great video thanks
Appreciate it! 🙌🙏 Thanks for watching and supporting 🙂
The best teacher ever! thank you for the amaizing video!
You're very welcome! Glad you liked this 🙂
Thanks Will top content as always
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it, Tom! 🙌🏻
Hell Yeah amen Brother! thanks Will another great video, as one of your students these videos are great but what im learning in the course. is a must have, first release on 21st July, wouldn't have been possible without you and all the people in the EDM tips group 🤟
Nice one, Roman, I am stoked to have you on board and see you grow!
Congratulations on the release! 🙌🏻🙂
Very helpful! Thanks!
Awesome, glad it was helpful! 🙂🙌🏻
음악은 역시나 어렵네요ㅠㅜ 더 열심히 배워보겠습니다!!! 좋은 내용들이 많아서 차근차근 해볼게요!!! 감사합니다!!!❤
You’re welcome! 🙂🙌🏻
Great vid as usual
Wholesome.. Delivering exactly what you claimed. Thanks 💫
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!
Which one was your favourite?
Totally loved this track. You should definitely finish and release it!
Thank you, one day I will 🙌🏻
Great video, will 🖐
My fav
UA-cam, channel quality, instruction and delivery always ❤️
Thank you so much! :D
This is great content! It is always good when a melody is just not working no matter what instrument you try and you can recognise this and have another go at it 👍
Yep! Definitely important to get the melody strong, regardless of instrument
Finish the track, what a tune!!
hell Yeah!!! Finish the track for sure!! Cheers!!
Thank you, perhaps I will soon 😬😎
You are right Will! Great tune, you should finish it. 👍 😃
cheers, Drew! I hope I can one day soon 🙂🙏🏻🙌🏻
Thanks again for the great tip! Amen Brother!
🙌🙏 You're welcome!
Some great ideas! Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Those 3 common mistakes that you mentioned are things I do a lot as well, and it still works a lot of times due to how much I know about music theory. I will continue doing them, but I will leave those tips at the back of my head if I ever get stuck.
As with everything in music, no rule is set in stone, and if you are skilled you can indeed do all those things!
Fire track and fire vocal 👏
HELL YEAH bro! release that shit lol
i'd like to add that using sequencing is a great way to add rising tension, such as before the drop or chorus. For example, sequencing a melody so that it works its way up the scale, either having its interval remain exact (which sometimes introduces chromatics) or to fit the scale.
i also like to keep the same idea, but throughout different sections, present it with different instrumentation. guitar during the verse, a bright synth for the chorus, etc.
Hell Yeah....thank you Will, this has been incredibly worthwile 💯
You’re very welcome!
@@EDMTips By the way Will did you ever finish the track? Love to support it in a mix, pretty killer Groove ;)
Good tips again as always.
Thanks!
This is such a good track Will. Please finish!
Thank you, Kevin, one day I will! 🙂
Thanks - great track
Thank you man! My pleasure! :)
Yeah finish this! Its such a vibe!
Cheers, will do! 😎
Hello Will, starting to watch your channel being pretty tired and went, yannnnt boring, then after a few minutes wen, Hey lots of good stuff here. Now your one of my favorite Music Theory channel. In other words, give the guy a chance!!!! No you in partikular but in general, "open your mind" people
To you question, been a professional DJ for about 12 year in all kind of club and was extremely successful (90th's Unwort) and had a very solid reputation for finding good club hit (was the first DJ in Germany to play "pump up the Jam" or "Mary hat a little boy" in Germany ) and YES, from the very first note this song got my hear. So you should definitely look into this tune
Salve, Frenchy
Superb brother 🙏🏻💚
Appreciate it! 🙌🙏 thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙂
Of course you should finish come on it sounds amazing and it’s not the first time I hear a good track from you, glad to hear your composer side too (the only thing missing is your process on Shaperbox 😢😂)cheers 🍻
I am glad you enjoyed it! I did enjoy making this one :)
Summer hit!!! Release plz!!
One of the first things I caught onto when writing is that often less is better
Finish that track🤙🏼🔥 absolutely insane
Thank you!
Thank you, Quentin, I will, hopefully I will find more free time later this year 🙂
Great video! You should finish it! It's really good 👍
I WAS WONDERING WHEN YOU WOULD BE COMING BY WITH A NEW TUTORIAL..🎉🎉🎉😊
Hey Will, for this video you receive 3 Hellyeahs and 5 'Amen Brother'. Good job.
Thanks so much, man, I really appreciate it 🙂🙌🏻
100% finish that track
another part of good tips ☺🙌✌
Cheers, I am glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻
Yes! release it!
release this pls this is fire
I'm halfway through the video and I'm already bursting with ideas 😂
These examples, and explanations, should have been behind a pay wall 😅
Golden information!!! ❤
And I love the thumbnail 😅 "Steal this!" Haha!
Thank you so much on both counts, really glad you found it helpful! Which one was your favourite?
@@EDMTips oooh hard question! Haha, but the video definitely had some great info!!! I choose the video 😅👍
nice track very catchy, yes finish it and release it !
Cheers, one day I will! 🙂🙏🏻🙌🏻
Amen brother great video
Cheers, I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Anything in particular you found useful?
Thanks so much. This is good social service ..
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Amen Brother!
Thank you for wathcing and supporting the channel 🙂🙌🏻
Great tips! Thanks for all!! Any advice on how to promote the music you make?
ameeeen brother, thanks for this valuable information :)
Appreciate it! 🙌🙏 Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂
amazing . thanks for this video. merci beaucoup from Marseille France 😇
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 🙂
Hello Will.
Great video like always.
I watching you for a while now and just wondering if you could make videos on more advanced techniques or second channel maybe for intermediate producers.
That would be great.
I agree, I'm in the same boat as you. But I will say that a lot of his longer full track tutorial videos have some useful tips. In my humble opinion, what has gotten me way better at producing is using reference tracks. I already know how to do so much within a DAW that I frequently get overwhelmed with all of the decisions I could make. Having a template or song as a reference has really helped streamline my process. I usually make songs in one or two days now when it used to take me months. I also finish most of my songs now whether I end up releasing them or not. Best of luck 👍
Thanks will, Saturday class inbound!
Hope you enjoy!
Hey Will!Great job on the videos. Could you make a video more simpler for using modes in a track. Please.
Great suggestion, I will add this to my list :)
I choose both hell yeah and amen brother ❤
Simplicity is key👌
Amen brother!
Appreciate it! 🙌🙏
Track is fantastic. It'd be a shame if you didn't finish it!
THANKS MAN
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻
OMG~~~ I just realized how many mistakes I made. I knew something was wrong, but I couldn't figure out why. Now I know~ Thank you thank you thank you! Cheers mate!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped :)
3:25 damn Will love this chord progression! Would love a breakdown of this track, or a release!
Amen brother ❤
Appreciate it! 🙌🙏
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙂
Nice tuto Will
Please finish this absolute vibe of a tune
Nailed
You must finish this track 🔥❤️
Cheers, perhaps one day I will find time to do it! 🙌🏻
Hell yeah 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Aww, yes. If ones got a melody, then this is a must: swearling about, slicing, modulating, treating, pitching & contrasty,... and of course, pausing...and appropriate ingredients as it's best. !? 🤔 Also, love and fun should be heared out...!?
It's a great one, I have to admit... 🎉
This track sounds sooo good. Finish it :D
thanks oui!