When you go under "helpers" to "scale highlighting" you dont need to draw these notes. This is much more faster and looks better! And you can see your notes in every pattern you have!
This is helpful, no doubt. BUT, music theory helps really a lot. Even if you can play on any instrument you are still limited with your skill. With music theory your power as composer is really almost unlimited.
Learning theory via UA-cam is amazing. I’m a classical composer, and everything I know I either figured out by identifying patterns in stuff I had played or by watching UA-cam (I learned very simple things like what basic chords (major, minor, diminished, dominant) are and some basic modes from my violin teacher.
Alex Rome is a channel to check out as well when you finish everything on arcade’s. It’s hull of mini tips although the videos get repetitive and boating after a while.
I have learned music theory, but to create the melodies and music in fl studio using piano roll are another thing, as i have been a musician for live performance and sound technician. I'm in a situation suffering with PTDS, and can't handle all the people anymore. But still need to make music as it gives my life value. And i have started to use fl studio, and are learning the features here, instead of Cubase where we did live recordings, and it's all so very different. I have the idea´s for melodies but needed tools and guidance to get my melodies into the music without a band, and your Video are a HUGE help THANKS
Helpful with no doubt. We can learn so much from such videos. Making good melodies is fundamental for producing beautiful music. The melody is the heart of a song. It gives the emotion, the vibe to the track. So we shouldn't mess it up. Wishing you all the best!
This comment is for people who understand music theory. If you don't understand music theory, then ignore this comment. 4:32 - That's a B diminished chord. You can use diminished chords in progressions. If used properly, then a chord progression will sound great. Diminished chords are special chords that are part of a major scale right before you start a new octave. In a diminished chord, the third note is 1 below a minor chord, while that minor chord has a note that is not a part of the scale.
Dude, you are right. But the video is for people who don't know music theory, so they can understand. Because they wouldn't understand something like this, not without music theory. Although you're right about the diminished, they're quite interesting if used properly.
Hey there -really appreciate the video !!Just a suggestion :The way you have used Stem for creating scale , I've seen people use ' Scale highlighting ' feature to create Scales under : Helpers - Scale highlighting - Choose the scale mode say :Major , then again go to Helpers -Scale highlighting - choose the note say C .This will create the same result for C major scale as you did with all the cloning stuff . Maybe you shud give that a try .
Couple of other ways I use to find melodies: 1) You have your chord progression and bass notes. These have velocities that vary. Use Edison to record (no drums) and you can port that combo of notes into a channel. Move the notes into one single octave. Scale the levels. Quantize, and move it up one octave. Combine and merge notes that are on top of eachother and close by. Adjust notes out of the scale. A few tweaks and you have your lead vocals. Harmonize to taste. 2) Use the Question and Answer method. Ask a question and answer it using notes of the chords while playing. You can record your "question" and "answer" in Edison like you stated to hum it in another video. Change the Q and A to fit 4 bars.
I will definitely try these tips, I know some music theory but I'm a little slow with thinking of the notes, that first tip with the ghost notes will be a huge help
If nothing you try sounds close to what's in your head, then your chord progression is probably wrong for the melody you're going for. Try a different chord on the part where you are stuck. Don't be afraid to change keys. Just remember that your melody has to change with it unless the notes work in both keys.
@@ofadetergentsud The problem is in your head you have a bunch of sounds, when you wrote it, probably most of the time you have to change key, and rhythm.
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS! NOT BEING RUDE BUT THEY ASK FOR IT! ANYHOWS WHERE WAS I! OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS TRYING (HINT TRYING TO DO TUTORIALS) YOURS ARE ONE OF THE BEST!! I LOVE HOW YOU IN DETAIL BUT VERY USER FRIENDLY AT THE SAME TIME EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ,,,ITS REALLY HELPFUL AND NOT CONFUSING AT ALL!! LOVE YOUR CONTENT !! KEEP GOING BRO !!!
That first tip with the ghost notes is really good. I'll no longer have to switch back and forth between my 2 monitors to make sure I'm still playing in the right scale. I also do still randomly make my melodies the difference is, I do the record notes and play randomly, then find the scale and go from there. I also make sure the notes aren't off rhythm either.
As someone who plays piano and knows a bit of music theory, that first tip looks like a GODSEND. I know my scales, but its been a pain having to constantly check where I'm placing the note and if its on the right thing, whereas now I know I can do that and it'll be a lot easier to place in line with the note.
Pretty neat way to teach using the notes and modes in C major without using theory. In this case, you're starting on F, the fourth mode of C major. Also, playing the wrong notes isn't bad in itself but must be done tastefully otherwise it will sound like a mess. Good video.
I know music theory, so producing this way mathematically is a little hard for me haha. But it's good for those who don't know music theory and I'm definitely recommending this to those who are in the need. Thank you very much :)
I have never noticed this because I thought I have a bug in the mobile version of FL studio, so it's a feature :) I really appreciate it :) I subbed to you
The most recent version of FL has the scale highlighting under the "view" drop down menu of the piano roll. This will let you select a scale to be highlighted across any of your piano rolls. I think someone else might of made a comment about this but I figured I would throw it out there.
Based on the thumbnail I expected this to be another video acting as if simply being in key and following a few rules will make a good song. I was pleasantly surprised to see actual advice.
If you don't know anything about music theory, this video is really recommendable, but if you do know, then you will probably know that there are lots of different ways of creating harmonies. In any case, good video ^^,
If u want to make great melodies or great chords u need to learn music theory.. this type of video are enough only for beginner.. if u want to know when u can go out of the scale or out of the chords u need to help you creativity with the theory.. and if u create decisions and obligations in your process then the creativity starts to work better. If u have Unlimited possibilities u get stuck instantly, like having tons of sounds.. thats creates only unsatisfaction..
Watching this from the perspective of someone who knows music is so weird! xD The chord that for you sounded "off" at 4:30 was just a diminished chord, which by nature sounds dissonant. I understand that with this creative method you can create something musical, and maybe someone will get satisfaction from this procedure, but I really don't recommend to follow this mindset and instead try to spend at least *1 hour of your life* understanding what a SCALE and a CHORD is.
There is a much simpler way that works everywhere. It's called "white note hack". C major scale is all white notes starting with C, and if you start with D, E, F, etc. as root, still using all white notes, you will get all the other scales. For example if you start with A you will get A minor (aka Aeolian scale).
You won't get "all the other scales", you'll get the modes of the C major scale. The only "standard" scale you get by doing this is, like you said, the A minor scale, but all the other ones will differ from major and minor scales in some way.
instead of going to stamp - melodic scales, you ca go to helpers - scale highlighting - select root note and choose scale. Then use the greyed out keys as the reference! its cleaner and quicker than the method you showed.
Really helpful! Thanks my guy! Just got into making music using a free software called LMMS and I think I can use these tips to make some banger music.
@@dylanstorer509 are you kidding me? It's one of the best DAWs out there. Sure, it doesn't have the widest range of plugins and VSTs but it has such potential. It gives you so much creative freedom. The reason most people dislike LMMS is cos it looks super complicated and boring. But if you're willing to learn it, it can be better than FL Studio. It's so customisable. Try it again bro. It's so good.
4:34 The last chord had a tritone, so if you add another chord after it following the same pattern as the rest of the progression, it will resolve and sound nice.
Also to add to the comments again, I usually hum out my melodies and record them, also I say what instrument I have in mind while I'm recording the scratch notes
This is really helpful as I'm used to playing guitar rythm and just started with experimenting with piano midi notes on piano roll. My producer did a great job with the piano for one of my songs. I think he actually played it and managed to somehow not play entirely over the verses but fill certain parts in a simple but very effective way without playing the melody lyrics. Kinda find it hard to explain this. I'm really stuck as how to do this in piano roll to humanize a new song without playing the actual melody lyric notes as I tend to do this instead and I find it easier but want steer clear from this. Also I try to compensate by perhaps using too many chords.Previously used to playing rythm over my tracks. Maybe this is why I'm struggling a bit.
Learn triads, the major and minor pentatonic scales, the different scales on the keyboard, and the basics of chords, and chord progressions and melodies will be pretty easy to make out of thin air
Buddy my first time in your channel! ^^! You are a pro doing it 😉🤗 keep producing more you are just amazing, I'll check other videos in your channel... Happy New Year in advance! Keep safe 🤗
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I told my friend i have a hard time writing melodies, and a day later this gets recommended
Scary.
Literally same, told my friend last night
The fbi be listening my guy
Your friend works for youtube
Cause their always listening.....
When you go under "helpers" to "scale highlighting" you dont need to draw these notes. This is much more faster and looks better! And you can see your notes in every pattern you have!
Yes, it's better.
yea
Yeah I wanted to include that as well but the vid was too long. Its true though
FL studio has a video on this subject on their YT website
Malte B. ua-cam.com/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/v-deo.html i should continue or not?:/
"Go to skill share to learn piano 🎹"
**3 secs later**
"I learned to play piano by watching UA-cam videos"
Most honest though 😆
Simply Piano.
i very well learned piano from youtube lmao
F@CT$!!!!!
true true
Actually Skillshare wasn't around then.
Quite encouraging when a Pro says "don't quote me on this because I dont know music theory myself"
A humble but smart guy. Good job!
When a you tuber teaches me more about composing music in 15 minutes than my music teacher could in *4 consecutive semesters.*
hmmm relatable
Sup, i am new here like everyone, i am wishing everyone good luck lol. (wish the same for me bc i am in need of it lol)
This is helpful, no doubt. BUT, music theory helps really a lot. Even if you can play on any instrument you are still limited with your skill. With music theory your power as composer is really almost unlimited.
yeah I don't no i learned more on youtube in 6 months than in 5 years in music class
I actually learned music theory by a UA-cam channel called Busy Works Beats.
Learning theory via UA-cam is amazing. I’m a classical composer, and everything I know I either figured out by identifying patterns in stuff I had played or by watching UA-cam (I learned very simple things like what basic chords (major, minor, diminished, dominant) are and some basic modes from my violin teacher.
spittin facts
if you cant hear it in your mind, music theory wont help. music theory is descriptive, not prescriptive.
Wait who else thought his first “bad” “random” melody was awesome?
🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
I feel like it’s more about creating some and is unique as possible
mee
F@CTS!!!
Not a unique melody he said😂that was dope
At 5:30 he says that don’t just place melodies anywhere and he does it and it sounds better than all of the melodies I’ve ever made😭😭
I knowwww!
LMAO
I was thinking the same i was like how 😫😭
dont give up though then lmao
hahaha literraly bro. the look he made was like "oh shit this actually kinda goo but i have to say its eh"
Full song for the first melody that you played on the piano!
while watching this video, i forgot the melody i had in my head...
thanks bro!
slavike ua-cam.com/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/v-deo.html i should continue or not?:/
this is why i sometimes record audios in a whatsapp group, with myself in it only
to keep the melody i wont forget
Did you really forget that melody?
*O o f*
honestly, seeing you make the melody was really helpful. seeing someone making something and analyzing it is a great way to learn, thanks Arcade!
I stoped the video at 7:30 min to say that its a perfect Tutorial
Much thanking dude U helped me so much :'(
I've been looking for tutorials to make music for a while, and I finally found something to help me with it.
Thank you so much! It really helped!
Alex Rome is a channel to check out as well when you finish everything on arcade’s. It’s hull of mini tips although the videos get repetitive and boating after a while.
Brute forcing a melody is not the most elegant way, but sometimes it's not about elegance but getting what you need 👍🏻
2:06 lmao sounds like the old school PS2 startup sound
lmfao
I always wonder what people do who don't know music when they create like this. I'm glad people are out there figuring it out for everyone. Respect.
I'm not sure how exactly the algorithm determined I would want to see this,
but I'm glad it did.
wow dude after seeing ur tutorial now i make amazing melodies
I have learned music theory, but to create the melodies and music in fl studio using piano roll are another thing, as i have been a musician for live performance and sound technician.
I'm in a situation suffering with PTDS, and can't handle all the people anymore.
But still need to make music as it gives my life value.
And i have started to use fl studio, and are learning the features here, instead of Cubase where we did live recordings, and it's all so very different.
I have the idea´s for melodies but needed tools and guidance to get my melodies into the music without a band, and your Video are a HUGE help THANKS
Good video. Don't forget, you can break the scale if you're looking to add some dissonance or a chromatic phrase/key change.
Helpful with no doubt. We can learn so much from such videos. Making good melodies is fundamental for producing beautiful music. The melody is the heart of a song. It gives the emotion, the vibe to the track. So we shouldn't mess it up. Wishing you all the best!
This comment is for people who understand music theory. If you don't understand music theory, then ignore this comment.
4:32 - That's a B diminished chord. You can use diminished chords in progressions. If used properly, then a chord progression will sound great. Diminished chords are special chords that are part of a major scale right before you start a new octave. In a diminished chord, the third note is 1 below a minor chord, while that minor chord has a note that is not a part of the scale.
You can use whatever you want in a progression. After that you need to change them to fit a better voicing.
“NERD”
@@daisyquisel9875 Same. I like not knowing how to make a BASIC major or minor scale.
Dude, you are right. But the video is for people who don't know music theory, so they can understand. Because they wouldn't understand something like this, not without music theory. Although you're right about the diminished, they're quite interesting if used properly.
@@giankarlo5521 Im sure at least someone can relate to me not knowing what the fuck you guys are even saying
Hey there -really appreciate the video !!Just a suggestion :The way you have used Stem for creating scale , I've seen people use ' Scale highlighting ' feature to create Scales under : Helpers - Scale highlighting - Choose the scale mode say :Major , then again go to Helpers -Scale highlighting - choose the note say C .This will create the same result for C major scale as you did with all the cloning stuff . Maybe you shud give that a try .
I love the way you teaching. I can watch your video 1hr without skipping. Seriously 😉
Couple of other ways I use to find melodies:
1) You have your chord progression and bass notes. These have velocities that vary. Use Edison to record (no drums) and you can port that combo of notes into a channel. Move the notes into one single octave. Scale the levels. Quantize, and move it up one octave. Combine and merge notes that are on top of eachother and close by. Adjust notes out of the scale. A few tweaks and you have your lead vocals. Harmonize to taste.
2) Use the Question and Answer method. Ask a question and answer it using notes of the chords while playing. You can record your "question" and "answer" in Edison like you stated to hum it in another video. Change the Q and A to fit 4 bars.
You’re my favorite content provider . Everything you do is fire
I will definitely try these tips, I know some music theory but I'm a little slow with thinking of the notes, that first tip with the ghost notes will be a huge help
I m unable to make the melody that I have on my mind 😢😢
If nothing you try sounds close to what's in your head, then your chord progression is probably wrong for the melody you're going for. Try a different chord on the part where you are stuck. Don't be afraid to change keys. Just remember that your melody has to change with it unless the notes work in both keys.
@@ofadetergentsud The problem is in your head you have a bunch of sounds, when you wrote it, probably most of the time you have to change key, and rhythm.
Fuck around on the piano roll until you find it
@@KidneysHurt surprisingly this is very true
Relatable.
Dude, this is really, like one of the best tutorials for melodies! Thanks!
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS! NOT BEING RUDE BUT THEY ASK FOR IT!
ANYHOWS WHERE WAS I!
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS TRYING (HINT TRYING TO DO TUTORIALS) YOURS ARE ONE OF THE BEST!!
I LOVE HOW YOU IN DETAIL BUT VERY USER FRIENDLY AT THE SAME TIME EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ,,,ITS REALLY HELPFUL AND NOT CONFUSING AT ALL!!
LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!
KEEP GOING BRO !!!
wow, that's great @Arcade nice work
That first tip with the ghost notes is really good. I'll no longer have to switch back and forth between my 2 monitors to make sure I'm still playing in the right scale. I also do still randomly make my melodies the difference is, I do the record notes and play randomly, then find the scale and go from there. I also make sure the notes aren't off rhythm either.
As someone who plays piano and knows a bit of music theory, that first tip looks like a GODSEND. I know my scales, but its been a pain having to constantly check where I'm placing the note and if its on the right thing, whereas now I know I can do that and it'll be a lot easier to place in line with the note.
Me too😂😭
Pretty neat way to teach using the notes and modes in C major without using theory. In this case, you're starting on F, the fourth mode of C major. Also, playing the wrong notes isn't bad in itself but must be done tastefully otherwise it will sound like a mess.
Good video.
I find it very inspiring that the person who composes the melody wanted me to have this gift so I recommend it
5:26
That actually sounds good 😂😂
This is great. It's so funny because of how straightforward it is, too
Thanks so much! Helped me a bunch bud!
I know music theory, so producing this way mathematically is a little hard for me haha. But it's good for those who don't know music theory and I'm definitely recommending this to those who are in the need. Thank you very much :)
I have never noticed this because I thought I have a bug in the mobile version of FL studio, so it's a feature :) I really appreciate it :) I subbed to you
The most recent version of FL has the scale highlighting under the "view" drop down menu of the piano roll. This will let you select a scale to be highlighted across any of your piano rolls. I think someone else might of made a comment about this but I figured I would throw it out there.
thank you bro
at 6:40 i'm bobbing my head and Arcade says "see I made a mistake" I'm like "Whaaaa?"
Based on the thumbnail I expected this to be another video acting as if simply being in key and following a few rules will make a good song. I was pleasantly surprised to see actual advice.
If you don't know anything about music theory, this video is really recommendable, but if you do know, then you will probably know that there are lots of different ways of creating harmonies.
In any case, good video ^^,
Underrated af. Thanks bud.
I made 9 songs already and I first time heard about music theory lmao
WOW so you're basically building a little skeleton or a note chart directly below your current composition, that's so smart omg!!
Arcade is my favourite UA-camr, you're perfect bro
Nice vid bro :) Thanks for the help
Niky Parvanov ua-cam.com/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/v-deo.html i should continue or not?:/
Damn you played that piano like a pro!
wake me up right? nice one
Thank you very much, greetings from Mexico.Your video was very useful to me, thank you very much
You are best bro i have never subscribe anyone in my life u r the first one who deserve love the way u teach ❤
Oh I thought he knew music theory
Now I know that I actually know a bit more than producers with fame out there
This is oneof the best FL melody tutorials
i learnt a lotta things today alone than all these days spent!
thank you and i subscribed!
love from india
10:12 Is everyone just gonna ignore this beautiful Piano work?
4:50 are "gold skies" chords (Martin Garrix)
If u want to make great melodies or great chords u need to learn music theory.. this type of video are enough only for beginner.. if u want to know when u can go out of the scale or out of the chords u need to help you creativity with the theory.. and if u create decisions and obligations in your process then the creativity starts to work better. If u have Unlimited possibilities u get stuck instantly, like having tons of sounds.. thats creates only unsatisfaction..
4:30 That diminished chord sounded better imo
How I didn't find this channel before !!!👏
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very helpful tutorial! I'm surprised by how well this actually worked
Watching this from the perspective of someone who knows music is so weird! xD The chord that for you sounded "off" at 4:30 was just a diminished chord, which by nature sounds dissonant. I understand that with this creative method you can create something musical, and maybe someone will get satisfaction from this procedure, but I really don't recommend to follow this mindset and instead try to spend at least *1 hour of your life* understanding what a SCALE and a CHORD is.
There is a much simpler way that works everywhere. It's called "white note hack". C major scale is all white notes starting with C, and if you start with D, E, F, etc. as root, still using all white notes, you will get all the other scales. For example if you start with A you will get A minor (aka Aeolian scale).
You won't get "all the other scales", you'll get the modes of the C major scale. The only "standard" scale you get by doing this is, like you said, the A minor scale, but all the other ones will differ from major and minor scales in some way.
instead of going to stamp - melodic scales,
you ca go to helpers - scale highlighting - select root note and choose scale.
Then use the greyed out keys as the reference!
its cleaner and quicker than the method you showed.
icon ki ua-cam.com/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/v-deo.html i should continue or not?:/
that first way is actually such a good idea, idk how ive never thought of that myself
This is top video and very helping for me
Really helpful! Thanks my guy! Just got into making music using a free software called LMMS and I think I can use these tips to make some banger music.
Red Raph lmms is horrible
@@dylanstorer509 are you kidding me? It's one of the best DAWs out there. Sure, it doesn't have the widest range of plugins and VSTs but it has such potential. It gives you so much creative freedom. The reason most people dislike LMMS is cos it looks super complicated and boring. But if you're willing to learn it, it can be better than FL Studio. It's so customisable. Try it again bro. It's so good.
Red Raph LMMs is what i learned to start making music. ive switched to fl studio now and i am soo much better
@@rahulabraham1098 you can drop a refile into FL studio and get it for free
Great tutorials for beginners ;) keep them coming bro ty :))
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Анна Очич ua-cam.com/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/v-deo.html i should continue or not?:/
Pls listen to my orginal mix. Thx a lot
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10:10 the beginning sounds a lot like some geometry dash song
back on track v 2 xD
I got a ad of Simply Piano
@@WastedHeavenz same
4:34 The last chord had a tritone, so if you add another chord after it following the same pattern as the rest of the progression, it will resolve and sound nice.
Thank you arcade much love from egypt 🇪🇬
i feel you bro - hearing tracks on beatport and know in my head how it looks like in ableton :D
Really helpful. Great video my man!
You could have also used sampler instead of nexus ..
I always use this trick😁😁
Also to add to the comments again, I usually hum out my melodies and record them, also I say what instrument I have in mind while I'm recording the scratch notes
Great tips and what a very friendly character you have. Very pleasing to follow!
7:50 I was laughing when you played in sharp note 👍👍 But loved the video
When He Said I know Know the Music Theory.
He Earned a Subscriber.
This is really helpful as I'm used to playing guitar rythm and just started with experimenting with piano midi notes on piano roll. My producer did a great job with the piano for one of my songs. I think he actually played it and managed to somehow not play entirely over the verses but fill certain parts in a simple but very effective way without playing the melody lyrics. Kinda find it hard to explain this. I'm really stuck as how to do this in piano roll to humanize a new song without playing the actual melody lyric notes as I tend to do this instead and I find it easier but want steer clear from this. Also I try to compensate by perhaps using too many chords.Previously used to playing rythm over my tracks. Maybe this is why I'm struggling a bit.
Amazing! great arcade video. I like your content, keep it up!
I don't usually leave comments on yt videos, but you're a legend my guy
That first melody that you were just using as a sample to not place randomly, actually has a Zelda or anime closing credits songs kind of feel
Him: "This video is sponsored by..."
Me: *skipping intensifies*
That's just dumb
@@Drakensson I am unable to give an obvious shit.
Let's go this is awesome
❤❤thanks bro... Love from India🇮🇳
Thanks a lot bro great works
The best tutorial ever!
Thank you bro saved my beat career in 2021
frfr Thank you my guy this was really helpful
That was helpful dude thank you! :)
cool, thanks for sharing this tip!
Learn triads, the major and minor pentatonic scales, the different scales on the keyboard, and the basics of chords, and chord progressions and melodies will be pretty easy to make out of thin air
U are a legend ser
Buddy my first time in your channel! ^^! You are a pro doing it 😉🤗 keep producing more you are just amazing, I'll check other videos in your channel... Happy New Year in advance! Keep safe 🤗
Wow, thx for this amazing idea!!
helpers > scale highlight?