Wow, thank you sooooo much for your super kind comment, we are deeply grateful. And thanks also for your kind words about my Warp course, that was a super fun experience and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! By the way, what kinda music do you make? And where are you based? Thanks again for taking the time to watch our videos and connect! Ray :)
That is a great method of dissecting/building/tweaking bass lines - without even using a bass guitar. Rather than just listening and watching someone play, one can see the progress through a spreadsheet of timing and notes chosen. Thanks - Subscribed!
in the past 5 years i have clicked myself through hundreds of bass tutorials and left frustrated most of the times. this is the first video i watched that is on point and helpfull! you guys made me really happy today! :D
Spinal tumors took me off my feet, and inspired me to record audiobooks to have for the days when I couldn't even hold up an iPad to read. Audiobooks led me to REAPER and voice acting. REAPER inspired me to want to start doing full audio mixing. Mixing led me to revisit my lifelong dream of learning the cello. The desire to learn cello led me to re-learning music theory, which led me here. Soon as I saw that REAPER logo, I knew I was about to get some good info. I'm loving it! Thanks!
Good stuff. I wish I’d had something like this in 1982 when I was first stretching my mind songwriting and performing. Personally I’d probably use 2 or 3 of those ‘hacks’ at most (but perhaps bass lines were simpler in my day and the style was somewhat different!) but they are all useful ideas. Good work.
Yay! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, Gordelicious TV. It always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! Hope you're having a great week. Until next time, take care. Kate :)
I like that you guys are doing a "music theory of pop music" kind of thing. All this talk about breaking expectations in a way that isn't overwhelming to the listener is what pop music is about. Not to mention all the talk of the importance of rhythm in todays music. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much corrda1993 for watching, connecting and cheering us on! Yes, we believe that pop music deserves to be as well composed as classical or jazz, and also be fun and enjoyable to listen to :) Music after all is an art form and by using theory we can properly express our creativity! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)
Right on. And good pop music _is_ well composed...it's just so effortless that we barely notice. It took me a long time to really appreciate good pop music. I had to have a reason to listen before I really understood how much thought goes into the best stuff!
Never been much of a fan of pop. The lyrics have always struck me as vapid and pointless. But when I started listening to kpop I developed a better appreciation for the music since I wasn't able to understand the lyrics. Also, when you don't speak the language the voices become just another instrument... some good, some not so good.
I am a bass player and none of my teachers explained it SO clear and simple as You did. congrats. great job. You hale my subscribe from 3rd minute. greatings from Poland
Amazing!!! Thank you sincerely for watching and sharing, SHT musik, it means a huge amount to us! Please feel free to share the music you make using our hacks too, as it's always thrilling hearing them come to life in other musicians' music! Take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
I got two of your ebooks on your website and it's full of good stuff, really clearly written and a total steal. I managed to plow through quite some conventional music theory before but this makes me wonder why they had to explain it in such a difficult way all the time haha. Thanking youu!
Hallo Paul, great to hear from you again! We're super pleased that you've gotten so much out of our ebooks. Good for you for taking the next step in your music education! How is your songwriting coming along? How's the winter weather been in Amsterdam? Take care and talk soon. Kate :)
Hey, winters are really soft here nowadays. Been getting near freezing the last two weeks and a bit gloomy, but not too bad. Songwriting wise i have about 10 good basic song ideas but still haven't really begun. I'm really anxious to start, but have been working on making a decent template for reaper, learning how to use my gear properly and analyzing some songs really deeply. Just trying to make this songwriting round more free flowing and less tedious you know. And being ready when band life comes around after. But it will be epic, i can feel it! Thanks for your message! All my best, Paul
Hey Paul, thanks for sharing, sounds like you've got an epic plan! I wish you the best with your songwriting and please do let me know it goes! Have a wonderful holiday season and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
In France we have a famous artist called André Manouchian and he presented some short music related show around a specific topic and in one of them he complains on how we teach music. I must say I agree. But the unfortunate thing is it does not stops to music. Almost every topic is treated in a boring conventional way. Also a lot of people swear only by the over complication of concepts. I often wonder if the guy tries to explain a thing or focus on his ego. i wish the world teaches things a good interesting way. Bit by bit, layer by layer. Once again this channel is awesome because it goes straight to the point mixing the practical aspect with the theory and explaining why you do what you do is very important actually.
You're too kind, thanks Ben, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Hi again Matt! So glad that you are finding our videos helpful. Hope you've been finding lots of gems which you can implement in your own songwriting. Until next time, take care! Kate :)
I am an old drummer moving away from my metal roots these days. Currently working on some new stuff with an old friend. Reaper is awesome and as powerful as you want it to be. BTW, loved the video!
Yay for making new kinds of music with old friends, very cool! What kind of metal are you into? If you have some moments, may I suggest you check out some of Ray's music? He's done some really cool metal and non-metal stuff you might dig. Here's the link: RevolutionHarmony.com/Ray. And yes, I totally agree about Reaper...it seems we're always learning about some new feature and diving deeper into its functionality. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Very excited to see someone like Ray is part of this, his collaborations with people like Serj Tankien & Tom Morello is perfect for my interests. While the internet is full of music theory for pop, R&B and EDM until now I haven't been able to find anything by anyone with influences like this. I know that music theory is always applicable, but it helps when the musical examples suit the mood, rhythm and tone you are aiming for.
Absolutely yes! Rest assured, we always trial our hacks on a multicultural test group before releasing them to the public, so I'm happy to confirm that they do indeed work for Jews too :)
Hey Jimi! Thanks so much for watching, connecting and subscribing. We're super pumped that you took our hacks for a spin and found them helpful! Have a great weekend and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Wow, what an excellent video. I knew all the concepts you laid out but never applied so scientifically to bass. Thanks for making this video! I tend to go for a rhythmic approach (rhythmic as in sheet music rhythm, not BPM) and apply dynamics to make my more complex lines stay in the background where they belong in an ensemble context, then simplify as much as I can so my playing doesn't take over the song. But this vid was a great bit of expansion to my knowledge :D
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Sammy, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! We hope to hear from you again, until next time, take care. Kate :)
Yay, so pumped that you enjoyed our video Mauro!! Really glad to hear that it resonated with your bass playing. All the best with your playing and songwriting and we hope to hear from you again! Until then, take care. Kate :)
We're really happy you enjoyed our video, victor benjamin! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
While I do feel like you're majorly misusing the word "hack", I have to thank you for this video because it is one of the most helpful if watched (of dozens) in the last few days!
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Techno Dad, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping producers! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
Thank you, David, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
where did these videos come from!?? Wow seriously good job someone who speaks clear finally and explains things all the way through in a way anyone can understand.
Mainly various guitar based music, but I guess I have my roots in the blues and classic rock! Actually started playing "seriously" again last summer after a way too long break. But there's always something new to discover/learn when it comes to music and that is one of the things that makes it fun, right? And the same to you, have a good one... :)
Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on re-dedicating yourself to playing! You're absolutely right about there always being something new to learn or explore with music. There's a saying that it takes seven lifetimes to master music! I guess we'll never get bored ;) Hope you've had a great weekend. Kate :)
This channel is genius!!! I have one question about the harmony in this video: If is in A minor, why do you call the VI, III and VII flat? F, C and G majors are the regular A minor VI, III and VII grades so, why the flats?
Hi Jorge, great question! Ray covers this topic in his free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords' which you can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. Let me know if that answers your question. Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Haha! Thanks Alessandro! So excited that you're diggin' our channel and we're pumped to welcome you to our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting. Kate :)
Aw thank you so much for giving us a chance and then subscribing, that means the world to us! Really happy you're liking our videos, and please stay in touch :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've been struggling with trying to make deep house basslines with a funky, 80s synth feel. My first try after this tutorial came out Fire! Can't thank you enough
What I love about this video is that it gives me a new approach to try to create baselines. Starting from root notes and breaking them up by thinking about and employing the mentioned concepts lets you experience / learn those concepts practically without presupposing you have the embodied (theoretical and technical) proficency to "just" write your baseline in an "interesting" way. Thank you. It's not what you try to do but I would also enjoy long form content on the different concepts you talked about.
Awe thanks arkadeep for watching and subscribing, that means a lot! We're so glad that you've diggin' our content and so glad to hear that you'll be experimenting with notes other than the root, please do let us know how it goes! Kate :)
Awesome, Matty, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Awesome Fred Irie Beats, thanks for your kind words and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we wish you a fantastic week!
gr8 tips I just found your site .. subscribed & will be trying to learn more I am an over 60 muso struggling down the road of learning theory .. never too late to start right ? big thanks
We're super happy you enjoyed our video, emmanuel! Thanks for subscribing, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music are you into?
Aww thanks so much Alexandre, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Aww, thanks so much Chen, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Hope this finds you happy and healthy, and we look forward to hearing from you again soon :)
Aww thanks so much mike mogul, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Wow Terence Macias! That is a bold statement and one we take to heart. Thank you for your kind words and for your support, it means the world to us. We're so glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
Yes, the writing was very exact and it felt well-rehearsed, or at least that you've taught these techs a million times before -- I felt I got more than the typical value of a 10-minute vid. Thanks again!
Thanks again for sharing your experience, Terence, it's great to hear how you see our video creation. It takes teamwork to make these videos, and Ray and I make a great team! Have a great weekend :)
Hey Ken, we're also glad that we magically appeared in your video stream! Thanks so much for watching and connecting and we're pumped that we get to be a part of your music making journey! What kind of music are you making? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)
Hey Spencer, really glad to hear you enjoyed our video! Thank you kindly for taking the time to watch and connect, we are deeply grateful to you! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Our pleasure, guidobln, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Aww thanks so much Innes, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
We're really happy you enjoyed our video, paulus zarv! Thanks big time for taking the time to watch, compliment and sub, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Hi Yuvie! Thanks for watching and really glad you're feeling inspired! Have you seen our video on writing guitar riffs? ua-cam.com/video/YmvU92xB1ik/v-deo.html. Take care and happy playing and songwriting. Kate :)
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Rob Frydryck , it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care. Kate :)
Wow, very cool Thabiso mabena, so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Normally, I frown upon videos that have the word "hack" in them. I don't know why I clicked on this video since I expected literal trash. I have to admit I was wrong. This was more than educational, it was enlightening. Liked and subscribed
Hi Zazinjo Zaza, thanks so much for taking a chance and keeping an open mind! Glad you found the video helpful and we're pumped to welcome you to the Hack Music Theory revolution! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting. Kate :)
So I have no understanding of music theory at all (except maybe some half knowledge, which is probably wrong most of the time) and don't even play an instrument, but somehow you still made me interested in the video. Good job!
Hi Ralph, thanks so much for watching and connecting, we're so pumped that you enjoyed our video! If you haven't already, may I suggest that you check out our free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords'? It's a refresher of the basics and it's a super fast and fun read. You can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. By the way, what kind of music are you into? Kate :)
►FREE Book: HackMusicTheory.com/Books
Wooohooo! Thanks many much for the PDF!
Our pleasure, Daan, we hope it helps give your music theory a boost!
Boring version: 2:35
Hacked version: 10:15
I found it useful for comparison :).
Thanks T. Neulaender that's very helpful. Take care, Kate :)
Wauwww yes.
in the name of Gsus
Laaaaawl
Perfection. I’m gonna steal this and use it someday!
Congrats man. This is amazing.
Lol
Lol
BECAUSE OF YOU, MY SONG SOUNDS AWESOME AND SWINGING! THESE USEFUL TIPS ARE AMAZING!
That was probably the best video on basslines period. Ray's class on Warp Academy is awesome too.
Wow, thank you sooooo much for your super kind comment, we are deeply grateful. And thanks also for your kind words about my Warp course, that was a super fun experience and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! By the way, what kinda music do you make? And where are you based? Thanks again for taking the time to watch our videos and connect! Ray :)
That is a great method of dissecting/building/tweaking bass lines - without even using a bass guitar. Rather than just listening and watching someone play, one can see the progress through a spreadsheet of timing and notes chosen. Thanks - Subscribed!
in the past 5 years i have clicked myself through hundreds of bass tutorials and left frustrated most of the times. this is the first video i watched that is on point and helpfull! you guys made me really happy today! :D
Spinal tumors took me off my feet, and inspired me to record audiobooks to have for the days when I couldn't even hold up an iPad to read. Audiobooks led me to REAPER and voice acting. REAPER inspired me to want to start doing full audio mixing. Mixing led me to revisit my lifelong dream of learning the cello. The desire to learn cello led me to re-learning music theory, which led me here. Soon as I saw that REAPER logo, I knew I was about to get some good info. I'm loving it! Thanks!
This is the most amazing, simple yet thorough music video I've ever seen. Thank you!
11:17 Sample that burp and turn it into a funky bass line!
Ha that's a fun idea! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, we really appreciate it! What kind of music do you make?
careful what you wish for haha! :D
Revolution Harmony He makes BurpStep, apparently. 😜
I did that, only thing I received was a clear EW stare...
djdrwatson Then use the sample to replay "September". I NEED THIS.
Good stuff. I wish I’d had something like this in 1982 when I was first stretching my mind songwriting and performing. Personally I’d probably use 2 or 3 of those ‘hacks’ at most (but perhaps bass lines were simpler in my day and the style was somewhat different!) but they are all useful ideas. Good work.
Mottifs..YAYYY
I'm with you on that. It's all about the motifs!! Thanks for watching Alejo, hope you're having a great week. Kate :)
Agreed 👍
This is the first video I saw and I loved it! Super clearly conveyed
Thank you!
Yay! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, Gordelicious TV. It always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! Hope you're having a great week. Until next time, take care. Kate :)
I like that you guys are doing a "music theory of pop music" kind of thing. All this talk about breaking expectations in a way that isn't overwhelming to the listener is what pop music is about. Not to mention all the talk of the importance of rhythm in todays music. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much corrda1993 for watching, connecting and cheering us on! Yes, we believe that pop music deserves to be as well composed as classical or jazz, and also be fun and enjoyable to listen to :) Music after all is an art form and by using theory we can properly express our creativity! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)
Right on. And good pop music _is_ well composed...it's just so effortless that we barely notice. It took me a long time to really appreciate good pop music. I had to have a reason to listen before I really understood how much thought goes into the best stuff!
Exactly, good music is good music regardless of genre!
Never been much of a fan of pop. The lyrics have always struck me as vapid and pointless.
But when I started listening to kpop I developed a better appreciation for the music since I wasn't able to understand the lyrics. Also, when you don't speak the language the voices become just another instrument... some good, some not so good.
I am a bass player and none of my teachers explained it SO clear and simple as You did. congrats. great job. You hale my subscribe from 3rd minute. greatings from Poland
This is just exactly what I needed. I have spent all day trying to come up with a cool bass part.
Amazing!!! Thank you sincerely for watching and sharing, SHT musik, it means a huge amount to us! Please feel free to share the music you make using our hacks too, as it's always thrilling hearing them come to life in other musicians' music! Take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
I got two of your ebooks on your website and it's full of good stuff, really clearly written and a total steal. I managed to plow through quite some conventional music theory before but this makes me wonder why they had to explain it in such a difficult way all the time haha. Thanking youu!
Hallo Paul, great to hear from you again! We're super pleased that you've gotten so much out of our ebooks. Good for you for taking the next step in your music education! How is your songwriting coming along? How's the winter weather been in Amsterdam? Take care and talk soon. Kate :)
Hey, winters are really soft here nowadays. Been getting near freezing the last two weeks and a bit gloomy, but not too bad. Songwriting wise i have about 10 good basic song ideas but still haven't really begun. I'm really anxious to start, but have been working on making a decent template for reaper, learning how to use my gear properly and analyzing some songs really deeply. Just trying to make this songwriting round more free flowing and less tedious you know. And being ready when band life comes around after. But it will be epic, i can feel it! Thanks for your message! All my best, Paul
Hey Paul, thanks for sharing, sounds like you've got an epic plan! I wish you the best with your songwriting and please do let me know it goes! Have a wonderful holiday season and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
In France we have a famous artist called André Manouchian and he presented some short music related show around a specific topic and in one of them he complains on how we teach music. I must say I agree. But the unfortunate thing is it does not stops to music. Almost every topic is treated in a boring conventional way. Also a lot of people swear only by the over complication of concepts. I often wonder if the guy tries to explain a thing or focus on his ego. i wish the world teaches things a good interesting way. Bit by bit, layer by layer. Once again this channel is awesome because it goes straight to the point mixing the practical aspect with the theory and explaining why you do what you do is very important actually.
I just learned about 4th & 5th intervals "yay"
One of the best music theory channels for producers
You're too kind, thanks Ben, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
THX.....
Definitively helped me a lot. The best thing is.... in every song doable without sounding the same everytime.
"are you not lovin your low end? 😉" looool
I've never written a note of music in my life, but this is fascinating!
Again, your videos actually deliver what they promise - really useful advice delivered in clear and thoughtful ways. Brilliant work.
Hi again Matt! So glad that you are finding our videos helpful. Hope you've been finding lots of gems which you can implement in your own songwriting. Until next time, take care! Kate :)
+ 1 For the love of Reaper!
Reaper love, yay! On that note, what kind of music you making in your Reaper? :)
I am an old drummer moving away from my metal roots these days. Currently working on some new stuff with an old friend. Reaper is awesome and as powerful as you want it to be. BTW, loved the video!
Yay for making new kinds of music with old friends, very cool! What kind of metal are you into? If you have some moments, may I suggest you check out some of Ray's music? He's done some really cool metal and non-metal stuff you might dig. Here's the link: RevolutionHarmony.com/Ray. And yes, I totally agree about Reaper...it seems we're always learning about some new feature and diving deeper into its functionality. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Very excited to see someone like Ray is part of this, his collaborations with people like Serj Tankien & Tom Morello is perfect for my interests. While the internet is full of music theory for pop, R&B and EDM until now I haven't been able to find anything by anyone with influences like this. I know that music theory is always applicable, but it helps when the musical examples suit the mood, rhythm and tone you are aiming for.
Oops. My rant started was supposed to be a simple +1 for Reaper... which I forgot to write.
Its rare when an 11 minutes video has real information what can't be summed up in 30 seconds. This was really informative, thank you, subbed.
I'm Jewish. Will these hacks work for me?
Absolutely yes! Rest assured, we always trial our hacks on a multicultural test group before releasing them to the public, so I'm happy to confirm that they do indeed work for Jews too :)
Wow,amazingly useble short content.
I just tried this on a simple track and it worked first try. Took less than 5 minutes.
Instant Subscribe! Thanks!
Hey Jimi! Thanks so much for watching, connecting and subscribing. We're super pumped that you took our hacks for a spin and found them helpful! Have a great weekend and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Wow, what an excellent video. I knew all the concepts you laid out but never applied so scientifically to bass. Thanks for making this video!
I tend to go for a rhythmic approach (rhythmic as in sheet music rhythm, not BPM) and apply dynamics to make my more complex lines stay in the background where they belong in an ensemble context, then simplify as much as I can so my playing doesn't take over the song. But this vid was a great bit of expansion to my knowledge :D
i have a theoretical question: when you hair falls to only one side, does it pull your head to the side a bit as well ?
Haha, exactly :)
Say what now??!! (-: ^_^
One of the best teachings I’ve heard. Great job & Thanks
Thanks guys! gonna make a track trying out these hacks. THANK YOOOU.
Awesome, we love hearing that, DANKwitdaSTANK! Thanks so much for stopping by and all the best with your music making :)
This was made really simple and is such a great help. Thanks!
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Sammy, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! We hope to hear from you again, until next time, take care. Kate :)
Subscribed right after that opening line. 😂 opening hooks are important
Also quality content
Excellent! Thank you.
It gets better every time - 100% of the time :)
Lol, thanks Mark!! Hope this finds you well, we're sending you all our good vibes :) Kate
"yaay"
As a bass player i could not agree more, this is an invaluable lesson, and... yay!
Yay, so pumped that you enjoyed our video Mauro!! Really glad to hear that it resonated with your bass playing. All the best with your playing and songwriting and we hope to hear from you again! Until then, take care. Kate :)
The '"HACK MUSIC THEORY" part 1, is great!
@@HackMusicTheory Thanks it was my mistake. I have learned a lot of music theory. Looked to change my post and will try again try today.
Great tips, thanks!
Nice n purely music...! Awesome
We're really happy you enjoyed our video, victor benjamin! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
While I do feel like you're majorly misusing the word "hack", I have to thank you for this video because it is one of the most helpful if watched (of dozens) in the last few days!
Thanks so much! Perfect!
Thank you...this video really helped me
Happy to hear it, Aphiwe! Thanks so much for stopping by and connecting :)
Kind of a long sentence.....
But you're absolutely right.
"Boring. Scientifically speaking." Hah. That's both funny and right!
Great content! I produce music and the way you explain in such a simple way makes learning so much easier. Thank you so much!
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Techno Dad, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping producers! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
Excellent advices ! Thanks
Thank you, David, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
where did these videos come from!?? Wow seriously good job someone who speaks clear finally and explains things all the way through in a way anyone can understand.
First time watching your videos not even one minute in the video and subscribed
"Yayyyy!!" :D
this channel is seriously a gold mine of information. I wish there were more channels like this one. Cheers!
You're too kind, Elex! Happy to see you again :) We hope you have a lovely weekend full of music making!
Graphically love the piano roll thumbnails. Works for you on so many levels. Good job designer!
Intresting practical adaptaion of music theory... I like it, great work! :)
Thanks for watching and connecting Have Guitar! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care. Kate :)
Revolution Harmony I'm always all ears when theres a learning opportunity! Your channel has good content, love it! 😎👍❤
Awe thanks so much!! An attitude like that will take you a long way 😄 What kind of music do you make? Hope you're having a great week! Kate :)
Mainly various guitar based music, but I guess I have my roots in the blues and classic rock! Actually started playing "seriously" again last summer after a way too long break. But there's always something new to discover/learn when it comes to music and that is one of the things that makes it fun, right? And the same to you, have a good one... :)
Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on re-dedicating yourself to playing! You're absolutely right about there always being something new to learn or explore with music. There's a saying that it takes seven lifetimes to master music! I guess we'll never get bored ;) Hope you've had a great weekend. Kate :)
This channel is genius!!! I have one question about the harmony in this video: If is in A minor, why do you call the VI, III and VII flat? F, C and G majors are the regular A minor VI, III and VII grades so, why the flats?
Hi Jorge, great question! Ray covers this topic in his free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords' which you can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. Let me know if that answers your question. Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Wow... that sounds really good!
Thanks Dabeed, hope you're having a great week so far!!
i haven't picked up my bass in years, but now i might have to dust it off.
great presentation and explanations
What the hell... This is the most f# amazing musical theory channel I've ever seen!
Haha! Thanks Alessandro! So excited that you're diggin' our channel and we're pumped to welcome you to our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting. Kate :)
I just read this as the most F sharp amazing
i know right
Haha, that's awesome TonyCook! Thanks so much for watching, we appreciate it big time! Kate :)
Are you sure it isn't G♭?
First video of with you guys i was skeptical win I clicked
Then SUBBed before the 3minute mark
Awesome Content
Aw thank you so much for giving us a chance and then subscribing, that means the world to us! Really happy you're liking our videos, and please stay in touch :)
Same here!
Hey Melvin! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, we're so glad to have you be a part of our music theory revolution!
Same. Glad I clicked. Great video. Look forward to more.
i was kind of skeptical too at the start but i found myself hadbanging so hard to that bass line at the end. my God...
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I've been struggling with trying to make deep house basslines with a funky, 80s synth feel. My first try after this tutorial came out Fire! Can't thank you enough
Thank you ! Just the kind of advice you want to find when you're trying to change your bass play a little
Boooring...
Six steps later...
Awwwwesome...
:D Great stuff, subscribed
As a bass player I can say cool video. Your changes sounded interesting, but would be even more interesting if played by a real person than a synth.
This video is great. Thank you.
Glad you liked it, Chris! Thanks for stopping by :)
What I love about this video is that it gives me a new approach to try to create baselines. Starting from root notes and breaking them up by thinking about and employing the mentioned concepts lets you experience / learn those concepts practically without presupposing you have the embodied (theoretical and technical) proficency to "just" write your baseline in an "interesting" way. Thank you.
It's not what you try to do but I would also enjoy long form content on the different concepts you talked about.
You're the sorcerer of the music that makes the rain come on our desert staves
Instant sub material,, I could never get past root notes and octaves..
Awe thanks arkadeep for watching and subscribing, that means a lot! We're so glad that you've diggin' our content and so glad to hear that you'll be experimenting with notes other than the root, please do let us know how it goes! Kate :)
SUPER SIMPLE AND HELPFUL!!! Thank You!!!
Awesome, Matty, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
I’ve been binging all your videos…. Thank you so so much for the amazing content you produce ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome Fred Irie Beats, thanks for your kind words and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we wish you a fantastic week!
gr8 tips I just found your site .. subscribed & will be trying to learn more I am an over 60 muso struggling down the road of learning theory .. never too late to start right ? big thanks
Subbintgon!!!!! Sorry. I'm put "ington" at the end of everything to make my own new words 😂🤣😂🤣
Thanksington!!! We're super grateful to you for joining our music theory revolution, welcome :)
such great unique content! subscribed
Hey thanks so much gdayy, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make?
Excellent... I hope now, i too knew the secrets for better bass lines... Thank you so much...
very use to me thankyou
Glad to hear that, Gowtham niwin! Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Brilliant. Thanks!
Thanks, Mark :) Wishing you a lovely week!
This is the first video of yours I'm watching and I love it so much that I subscribed immediately. Nice job you're doing here
We're super happy you enjoyed our video, emmanuel! Thanks for subscribing, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music are you into?
Wow changing the octaves made a massive impact
So glad you found it helpful, thanks for sharing!
Great video! Definetly by far the best tutorial on UA-cam on music theory I have Seen!
Thanks! I've learned new ways with it.
Thanks that’s a lot of information
Thanks for stopping by, JOKER 504, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make?
very helpful, my basslines sound immediately better ! no more boring bass lines !
Thank you very much. The best short video about bass line.
Aww thanks so much Alexandre, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
I'm a bassist and I'm actually really impressed with these hacks
Hey Maxon, so glad you enjoyed our hacks! Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, take care and happy bass line writing! Kate :)
I'm actually smiling when I'm watching this video. So much fun! subscribed.
Aww, thanks so much Chen, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Hope this finds you happy and healthy, and we look forward to hearing from you again soon :)
Probably the most helpful 11 and a half minutes of UA-cam i've ever watched. Cheers.
You two are amazing.
Thank you so much for doing these.
Aww thanks so much mike mogul, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Best Video/Channel I've ever seen in my 9 years of UA-cam, wow. Thank you for this gift!!
Wow Terence Macias! That is a bold statement and one we take to heart. Thank you for your kind words and for your support, it means the world to us. We're so glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)
Yes, the writing was very exact and it felt well-rehearsed, or at least that you've taught these techs a million times before -- I felt I got more than the typical value of a 10-minute vid. Thanks again!
Thanks again for sharing your experience, Terence, it's great to hear how you see our video creation. It takes teamwork to make these videos, and Ray and I make a great team! Have a great weekend :)
Beyond helpful
Hi Simp Down, great to see you, hope you are well and having fun with you music making :) We wish you a fantastic week!
I am so glad UA-cam magically added your video to my stream. This journey to learning to produce is going to be a lot more fun now.
Hey Ken, we're also glad that we magically appeared in your video stream! Thanks so much for watching and connecting and we're pumped that we get to be a part of your music making journey! What kind of music are you making? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)
Very clear and well presented. Thank you.
Hey Spencer, really glad to hear you enjoyed our video! Thank you kindly for taking the time to watch and connect, we are deeply grateful to you! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Great! Thx for it!
Our pleasure, guidobln, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
Wow this is so good
Thank you for such great content you got my like because I picked this up way easier following this video than reading you made my day 😃
Aww thanks so much Innes, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)
@@HackMusicTheory I make edm trance but I'm just starting out as I've been kept busy since then with other projects :)
You hit the right compromise between rigorous music theory and an entertaining presentation. My compliments (subbed)
We're really happy you enjoyed our video, paulus zarv! Thanks big time for taking the time to watch, compliment and sub, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
I'm a guitarist and was uncertain on learning to play bass. After watching this, now I really want to learn it!
Hi Yuvie! Thanks for watching and really glad you're feeling inspired! Have you seen our video on writing guitar riffs? ua-cam.com/video/YmvU92xB1ik/v-deo.html. Take care and happy playing and songwriting. Kate :)
Super tutorial for us non-bass players. You really kept it simple so I could understand what you were teaching. Nicely done.
Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Rob Frydryck , it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Until next time, take care. Kate :)
One of the best baselines i have seen online
Wow, very cool Thabiso mabena, so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)
Normally, I frown upon videos that have the word "hack" in them. I don't know why I clicked on this video since I expected literal trash. I have to admit I was wrong. This was more than educational, it was enlightening. Liked and subscribed
Hi Zazinjo Zaza, thanks so much for taking a chance and keeping an open mind! Glad you found the video helpful and we're pumped to welcome you to the Hack Music Theory revolution! Take care and until next time, happy songwriting. Kate :)
This is great. You're totally filling on the holes from those lessons that I forgot, skipped or didn't understand how to apply.
love it, im off to cubase now testing
So I have no understanding of music theory at all (except maybe some half knowledge, which is probably wrong most of the time) and don't even play an instrument, but somehow you still made me interested in the video.
Good job!
Hi Ralph, thanks so much for watching and connecting, we're so pumped that you enjoyed our video!
If you haven't already, may I suggest that you check out our free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords'? It's a refresher of the basics and it's a super fast and fun read. You can download from our website: revolutionharmony.com/books. By the way, what kind of music are you into? Kate :)