for those who can't understand that half step thingy just remember this. Major chord - place a note > skip 3 notes > place a note > skip 2 notes > place a note. Minor chord - place a note > skip 2 notes > place a note > skip 3 notes > place a note. You're welcome
You deserve a Medal. Thank you , do you maybe know what he means at 9:24 Where he says lets put 1 Note 3 or 4 down does he mean steps ? or half steps? or Apples? I dot get it.. iam new to this topic tho.
@@johnrick3508 i think you already know what he means but if you dont he means that the bass notes are gonna be the 5the step of the melody so he just makes a chord out of the melody and the last note of every chord is gonna be the bass note
I know it is a little late but here is a tip that tremendously helped me memorize major and minor scales. In essence, just remember that C major and its relative minor scale, A minor, have only white keys. Then, follow the white keys on your keyboard or piano roll to determine where the whole steps and half steps are in the scale. For example, start with a C and follow all the white keys. If there is no black key between two white notes, it is a half step (h). If there is a black key, then it is a whole step (W). So, major scale will be W-W-h-W-W-W-h. Same idea applies to the minor scale. Start with an A and follow the white keys, which will result in W-h-W-W-h-W-W. Then, you can use this code to apply it to any scale. In short, just visualize C major and A minor. Hopefully, my explanation makes sense. Also, FL has a neat tool in the piano roll options. Go to piano roll options → Helpers → Scale highlighting. It definitely helped me in the beginning although eventually, I would recommend keeping your piano roll highlighting in C major.
As I said in the video about creating better melodies, this will help people so much. My first introduction to music was by playing the piano. I really think it is one of the best instruments to learn, especially if you are new to music production. You’re not going to learn every aspect of theory but it definitely helps in the long run.
Tip for learning scales: if you want to learn scales, find the code for the scale you want, like the Minor Scale for example (2122122 or WHWWHWW) Just make it your phone passcode until you memorize it, helped me tons 👍 Love the vid man
You're an amazing producer and a wonderful teacher. Ever since finding your channel, I've been a huge fan of your work and have had your spotify playlist on loop. Thank you for what you do!
i used a few of your tips in my latest three tracks and compared to my older work they sound so much better now. thank you, i enjoy watching you work :)
If it sounds good, it sounds good. A sentence I learned when overthinking about how to arrange my chords. Not that you always have to put them super simple, but that in some cases its valid if it sounds good :)
I like to find two or three chords I am pretty familiar with and then experiment to see if I can find a new or interesting chord that I wasn't expecting to fit my progression! this helps me learn new chords and also find a way to build around them for future reference if I come across a time to use it again, and most of the time it will make the progression sound unique and not cliche.
I really love your content. It helped me with not wasting my 8years of music school giving me motivation and it continues to help me massively with your tips and tricks. Definitely my favourite producer so keep up the good work :D
Before the video I was kind of scared about using other chords than major or minor but now I will try to make more out of the other chords as well because of the knowledge I learned from this video
FLS also has "helpers"/guides (or ghost channels if you will) in the piano roll settings that can help beginners stay on track with any given scale, along with loads of chords that can be added in with a single click of the root/tonic note. Great video, sometimes the most simple changes in a progression can make all the difference.
This stuff is really cool.. Loved your last video about improving melodies and this one is just🔥. You should definitely do some more of these music theory stuff.. Its as useful as any other tutorial and I don't think music theory stuff is boring. Let's keep this going😅🙌
Thanks for these amazing videos! It means a lot to me, when someone who actually releases his music on major labels shares his production tips so detailed!
the beat by mike williams feels truly inspirating. if it isnt too much work u could add a simple helper to know which notes u r playing at what time. keep on like this!
even though I already know most of the stuff, i always love your videos, cause I'm still learning a thing here and there! For example the third note thing for the melody. I wouldn't necessarly start writing my melodys that way, but for reverse engineering the chords it's a big help. I always had problems doing my melody first and then figuring out the right chords. thanks for that :)
Hey Jonas. I really enjoy watching your videos and I would really enjoy a video about getting started on producing tracks and especially drops. I think that's the most interesting thing in EDM music. Greetings from Germany
Many people think music theory is not that important but I noticed while producing that it is so helpful to know which notes go well and which tones create which feeling. Very good tutorial, I already knew almost everything but I think it's very helpful and essential dir upcoming producers!🔥❤️
One thing I loved a lot is KSHMR's trick, using harmonic minor scale, you can make dominant chord major which will give strong impact. Example : for A minor scale Am Dm Emaj Am. Try this, you will get cool thing.
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for those who can't understand that half step thingy just remember this. Major chord - place a note > skip 3 notes > place a note > skip 2 notes > place a note. Minor chord - place a note > skip 2 notes > place a note > skip 3 notes > place a note. You're welcome
You deserve a Medal. Thank you , do you maybe know what he means at 9:24 Where he says lets put 1 Note 3 or 4 down does he mean steps ? or half steps? or Apples? I dot get it.. iam new to this topic tho.
THANK YOU!!!!!
Hey, this is super handy - for a begginer that I am this feels like magic! :D Thanks a lot.
@@johnrick3508 i think you already know what he means but if you dont he means that the bass notes are gonna be the 5the step of the melody so he just makes a chord out of the melody and the last note of every chord is gonna be the bass note
Thankuuuu
The mic kept pulling my t-shirt down, it looks so stupid im sorry hahaha! Hope you guys enjoy the tips though
Jonas Aden do a tutorial for making vocal chops
Reallllyyy useful for me
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I know it is a little late but here is a tip that tremendously helped me memorize major and minor scales. In essence, just remember that C major and its relative minor scale, A minor, have only white keys. Then, follow the white keys on your keyboard or piano roll to determine where the whole steps and half steps are in the scale. For example, start with a C and follow all the white keys. If there is no black key between two white notes, it is a half step (h). If there is a black key, then it is a whole step (W). So, major scale will be W-W-h-W-W-W-h. Same idea applies to the minor scale. Start with an A and follow the white keys, which will result in W-h-W-W-h-W-W. Then, you can use this code to apply it to any scale. In short, just visualize C major and A minor. Hopefully, my explanation makes sense.
Also, FL has a neat tool in the piano roll options. Go to piano roll options → Helpers → Scale highlighting. It definitely helped me in the beginning although eventually, I would recommend keeping your piano roll highlighting in C major.
You should make a video about getting a clean mix.
And about fixing that goddamn snare
@@frederikjensen8377 whaaaaat?
Definitely !
and how to mix the fucking piano it is so weak in mono
@@KVBA eq
"There aren't really any rules, as long as it sounds good - it is good" - True that hahaha
Oh my god dude.
You just explained music theory the clearest I've ever heard it.
That piano roll walk through was brilliant.
Thank you for sharing this tips for free. Huge fan!
As I said in the video about creating better melodies, this will help people so much. My first introduction to music was by playing the piano. I really think it is one of the best instruments to learn, especially if you are new to music production. You’re not going to learn every aspect of theory but it definitely helps in the long run.
One of the most organized yt tutorials I've ever seen
Tip for learning scales: if you want to learn scales, find the code for the scale you want, like the Minor Scale for example (2122122 or WHWWHWW) Just make it your phone passcode until you memorize it, helped me tons 👍 Love the vid man
You're an amazing producer and a wonderful teacher. Ever since finding your channel, I've been a huge fan of your work and have had your spotify playlist on loop. Thank you for what you do!
I love your tips and your songs, keep up the good work. you are also one of the reasons that i have learned so much in one year.
I'm not joking this was the best explanation I've ever seen. Please do more of it. I'd enjoy it!
Okay that was actually ridiculously helpful thank you so much
Another great tutorial. I really like these quick tips videos, keep 'em coming...
Thank you sooo much bruv! Was waiting for this, your last video about melodies really helped alot!
It's so nice that you make these types of videos i learn so much
Thank you for this Jonas! Actually helped me get through my musician's block watching you go through the chords.
I've been watching you a lot for the last four weeks and I've already seen a HUGE improvement in my production. THANKS!!
Thanks for all the help, you not only inspire a ton of people, but you also help them find their style
One of the most informative music theory videos I’ve seen in a while
Great tutorial as always Jonas, really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos!
You are helping so many people with your videos, so thank you for that :)
I always learn something new while watching your vids, keep up the good work Jonas!
Hahah a few more tutorials and I will start producing myself! 😂
Dooooo ittt!!
1 year later and he already has nearly 300k subs
@@satirebot9466 crazy
@@satirebot9466 insane!!!
@@satirebot9466 he still haven't made music yet though right?
Awesome vid thanks bro I am going to use these tips for sure.
Please keep using the music theory! I am super interested in that and would love to learn more about it!
i used a few of your tips in my latest three tracks and compared to my older work they sound so much better now. thank you, i enjoy watching you work :)
My days are always 100 times better when Jonas uploads! Thanks for the great tips!
5:16 If it was only this, it will be pretty boring
*Chainsmoker with closer*: 👀👀
Jay hardway & mesto - save me
Mike williams - give it up
Brooks & GRX - Boomerang
And many more....
If it sounds good, it sounds good.
A sentence I learned when overthinking about how to arrange my chords. Not that you always have to put them super simple, but that in some cases its valid if it sounds good :)
hey you play battle lands too!
@@hithere4289 but always know what ur playing. Don’t be the fool who doesn’t understand music theory🤦♀️🤦♀️
Your videos are helping lots of people, Jonas! Must be proud of it!
Thanks for the tips, you always make me want to learn more!
Keep doing these videos!
Great Video Thanks ❤️ Really Informative , Love from India 🇮🇳
How can you keep on making quality content? It’s amazing!!
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Jonas’ videos despite his busy schedule! What a legend 🙏🏻 🖤
Thanks a lot for these tips.
Super helpful! Thank you for your simple yet effective tips!
I like to find two or three chords I am pretty familiar with and then experiment to see if I can find a new or interesting chord that I wasn't expecting to fit my progression! this helps me learn new chords and also find a way to build around them for future reference if I come across a time to use it again, and most of the time it will make the progression sound unique and not cliche.
Thanks Jonas! Excellent video. You made it all very easy to understand and pointed out some new tips and tricks. Thanks again!
Best tutorial for chord progression so far on UA-cam :)
1:23 It's very hard to follow, when you point keys when counting, but using 4 fingers to point ???
really Like it when u put a list of things you gonna elaborate
This tips are awome. Your videos helped me a o lot with my music. Thank you Jonas Aden
5:17 i remember back like 2010 gemini used that chord progression for his hadauken! Remix i beleive it was 🤔 oh the good old days of dubstep 😭😭😭
This is gonna be extremely useful to all the guys without knowledge of musical theory! Excellent vis, as always, Jonas! Keep goin! :D
Jonas, you are really killing it with these tutorials!
Thank you for the tipps!!
Its so good, that you showed what tricks your telling us when the video begins. Thanks!
I really love your content. It helped me with not wasting my 8years of music school giving me motivation and it continues to help me massively with your tips and tricks. Definitely my favourite producer so keep up the good work :D
My new weekly tips go to guy. I really find it extremely nice of you to take time to teach us mortals how to do this stuff
Before the video I was kind of scared about using other chords than major or minor but now I will try to make more out of the other chords as well because of the knowledge I learned from this video
FLS also has "helpers"/guides (or ghost channels if you will) in the piano roll settings that can help beginners stay on track with any given scale, along with loads of chords that can be added in with a single click of the root/tonic note. Great video, sometimes the most simple changes in a progression can make all the difference.
This stuff is really cool.. Loved your last video about improving melodies and this one is just🔥. You should definitely do some more of these music theory stuff.. Its as useful as any other tutorial and I don't think music theory stuff is boring. Let's keep this going😅🙌
your videos are more expected than the new season of game of thrones :)
It was the last
@@Anima__Mundi r/woooooshhhh
It was the last man
@@Anima__Mundi get the joke lmao
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My dog loved it too. Thanks.
followed you for ages, keep up the good work
Very helpful and succinct video. This knowledge will take my composition to another level. Thanks, Jonas!
Thanks for these amazing videos! It means a lot to me, when someone who actually releases his music on major labels shares his production tips so detailed!
the beat by mike williams feels truly inspirating. if it isnt too much work u could add a simple helper to know which notes u r playing at what time. keep on like this!
Jonas please make a video about panning synths and leads in melody and in drop to make things sound clear and distinct ❤️❤️
Super useful tips! simply the best content creator related to music theory currently💓
you are my fav bro..
So humble so kind.
Plz tell how can I share my songs with u??
My favorite music youtuber. He has such a nice setup, and it's always funny and interesting at the same time while watching this 😅.
I love your videos
Your like the best teacher. Its alot of fun watching videos from you!
You're the best Jonas
Loving the clear explanations!
Yaaaaassssss! Finally we have got someone who makes something more than just writes good stuff
Love it!
Jonas is the GOAT
even though I already know most of the stuff, i always love your videos, cause I'm still learning a thing here and there! For example the third note thing for the melody. I wouldn't necessarly start writing my melodys that way, but for reverse engineering the chords it's a big help. I always had problems doing my melody first and then figuring out the right chords. thanks for that :)
your vids are honestly the best thing!
Congrats on 50k my man. Keep up the good work ur a really good teacher!
You're an inspiration ❤😇
This is actually really good! Awesome stuff
Could you do a video on what to get in order to start a studio, but on a tight budget?
Hey Jonas. I really enjoy watching your videos and I would really enjoy a video about getting started on producing tracks and especially drops. I think that's the most interesting thing in EDM music. Greetings from Germany
This superstar is so humble love u Jonas aden
Hi jonas i am a shiv i am from india...your tutorial very good and now you are professional music producer. i am verry happy ..
Thanks again for all the 🔥 tricks, really helps out! Again, would love a mastering done by you❤
Thanks for all the useful tips!
Many people think music theory is not that important but I noticed while producing that it is so helpful to know which notes go well and which tones create which feeling. Very good tutorial, I already knew almost everything but I think it's very helpful and essential dir upcoming producers!🔥❤️
Thanks Jonas for all the tips that you share with us. My last track was inspired by one of your productions :-)
congratulation for 50k subs jonas! keep it up your tips were very useful for my tracks
Thank you for the tips Jonas, I really needed help with this.
You are a great teacher 😂
Best tip for chords in my opinion is to learn harmonic functions, makes songwriting so much easier.
2:26 You can put the 3rd and fifth down one octave XD (actually 1 semitone)
Learned so much watching your videos!
Back at it again with great content😍
Love the content Jonas, keep these types of videos coming!
Thank you for the tips
ligit held my breath for a minute and im already following you on Instagram
Hey when will you do listening to our songs and we can we submit??
Definently going to be referring back to this video a lot! Thank you Jonas
One again, thanks for making these videos! It really helps a lot!
Such a good teacher I had to remember to go back a hit that like button chief...
I'd like to thank you for making these insane helpful tutorials for producers
i love ya so much
This is really really awesome
this is really sick, proper helped me grasp the fundamentals of theory, thanks man
One thing I loved a lot is KSHMR's trick, using harmonic minor scale, you can make dominant chord major which will give strong impact.
Example : for A minor scale
Am Dm Emaj Am. Try this, you will get cool thing.
So helpful. Thank you Jonas🙏🏼🔥