If you're chopping samples you really don't need much music theory. Most of the skills you require is understanding arrangement. Basically understanding what sounds good. Although having a little bit of music theory background will definitely help with creating bass lines to work with your chops.
Being able to chop samples is having a sense of music theory. Yes it's arrangement, but you have to know what chops sounds good. like do those piano chords go with the next. thanks for watching fam!! 💯
for example i see music theory as something where, to lay down some cool beats, you gotta grasp a few of its elements, but you don't really need the whole shebang. I mean, if you just pick up the basic chords instead of diving into all those complex sequences and stuff, and then mix that up with sound layering and effects, you're already nailing the beat production game. Beats have their own vibe, right? And honestly, a self-taught person without all that formal music schooling can seriously impress with their slick patterns 🎛️ Loved the deep dive in your episode 🚀
Music Theory matters most to those who lack natural talent and a good ear for music and prouduction. It's a structured explaination of an artform so it's like learning the concepts of dance vs. someone with really good rythym and natural moves. One is taught and grow with their knowledge, the other is natural and nurtured, in both cases, practice is essential
True, I have picked up some theory mainly because of everything I do has an official name and I might see something about it and realise I already do it. I find that those who do theory first before making music have something missing and often they are more musicians then composing original music. Someone who goes the educated route will be able to play other peoples music but lack the ability to come up with there own.
I totally disagree it matters most to those who want to know the what and why behind what creates the tones they gravitate to. It takes the guess work out of structuring music in the dark so to speak. I know basic theory and it has helped massively with compositions as well as sampling. This video sums up my thoughts ruclips.net/video/E_7GW72CZIM/видео.html
I wouldn't say that at all... People who know music theory actually have a huge advantage in that they know chords and scales. So, they can identify how to write good chord progressions given certain chords, and beyond that, they know what a chord is going to sound like before they even make it. Different scales also exemplify different emotions, so knowledge of scales can really help with songwriting. Although I will say that a person with a REALLY good ear can make good music using the Chromatic scale, but even that requires knowledge of chords / harmony and can be difficult to do without music theory knowledge.
That is fact I didn't kno shid bout music theory, I picked up on a lot of stuff just being in da studio wit my brother producer and learning from a lot of good ppl from da net basics stuff
Your music is hella dope. Music theory and knowing some chords can be helpful, but not necessary. I would be happy to share some chords with you just for fun. It might open up some new ideas for your music. Great video.
I can play what ever I want and I do it by ear I dont want to think about what key I'm in or the name of cords or thinking that's I need to do particular cord progressions bla bla bla, what a distraction. I care about is 1, does it sound good?, 2 does it sound in key or out of key? 3 does it sound like whats in My head? That's all that matters.
Sometimes folks cant tell when notes are out of key. So it’s important to even learn what type of tone it creates when notes clash. Good info fam!! Thanks for watching 💯
Personally.... All u need to do good music is a good listenning. Music theory or not it doesn't matter. Whether u r chopping or Composing if it sounds like trash, you'll only be able to tell the difference with your ears.
finding the root note is what helps play actual chords, or do what you said and play the "good" notes. you still have to find the root note in some way shape or form.
@@theycallmeheat yeah I’ll play in the same key, but I don’t just follow root notes, with bass, I like to make a unique Rythm that just sounds well with a sample, similar to what you would do with a lead
I think having music theory helps. But having a passion and natural ability for the genre you like and create also helps. I been into producing music since 1999. And although I have knowledge of music theory I’m not an expert by any means. I know the fundamentals. And I just practice and look up what I don’t know. I use know a dude who knew music theory very well. But his hip hop beats were too clinical with not a lot of soul. It’s kinda like know enough to be dangerous. If that makes sense. Aka I know enough to break the rules and not be so clinical. Aka I like d minor scales but sometimes I through in d sharp and e sharp in that scale to make it sound exotic. Lol
on my midi controller, I used the transpose option which will move the rote note up or down on the scale to where I want it to be. then can play from there. hope this helps my friend!!
I stopped caring about music theory as soon as I picked up a set of drumsticks at the age of 11. Don't play anymore but that former knowledge put me ahead tremendously as far as beatmaking. I don't think music theory is too important so long as you put the work in and is serious about beatmaking. There good books out there about our craft and for me it was important enough to get them. The Beatips Manual, Making Beats, History of sampling (I think it's called that) and 200 Drum Patterns. I wanna get Dilla Time next.
@@theycallmeheat for sure it is I completely agree with on all of it. Heard Curtis Mayfield diamond in back in the back of a 1993 stanza as kid as was hooked. I got the ear my guy hahaha.
Well I can make what sounds like an entire orchestra cinematic piece of music and I never learned music theory but I know how to put notes in key, there are only 12 notes anyway the rest is duplicated in pitch by octave so it's not exactly difficult. All you got to do is memorise 12 keys.
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you can definitely use feel alone, but knowing some theory (at least basics) can help a lot sometimes
For sure!! Thanks for that fam. 💯
If you're chopping samples you really don't need much music theory. Most of the skills you require is understanding arrangement. Basically understanding what sounds good. Although having a little bit of music theory background will definitely help with creating bass lines to work with your chops.
Being able to chop samples is having a sense of music theory. Yes it's arrangement, but you have to know what chops sounds good. like do those piano chords go with the next. thanks for watching fam!! 💯
That beat is banging!
Thank you my friend!!
Just knowing how chords are formed from a particular scale can go a long way
For sure. I’ve learned chords and know a few. But have no clue of the names im playing 😂
This vídeo is about feeling ❤
Absolutely!! 💯💯
for example i see music theory as something where, to lay down some cool beats, you gotta grasp a few of its elements, but you don't really need the whole shebang. I mean, if you just pick up the basic chords instead of diving into all those complex sequences and stuff, and then mix that up with sound layering and effects, you're already nailing the beat production game. Beats have their own vibe, right? And honestly, a self-taught person without all that formal music schooling can seriously impress with their slick patterns 🎛️ Loved the deep dive in your episode 🚀
It allways helps if you wanna make jazzy stuff or your own samples instead of choppin them or just adding to a sample
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Music Theory matters most to those who lack natural talent and a good ear for music and prouduction. It's a structured explaination of an artform so it's like learning the concepts of dance vs. someone with really good rythym and natural moves. One is taught and grow with their knowledge, the other is natural and nurtured, in both cases, practice is essential
this is good, thanks for this comment. 💯💯
True, I have picked up some theory mainly because of everything I do has an official name and I might see something about it and realise I already do it. I find that those who do theory first before making music have something missing and often they are more musicians then composing original music. Someone who goes the educated route will be able to play other peoples music but lack the ability to come up with there own.
I totally disagree it matters most to those who want to know the what and why behind what creates the tones they gravitate to. It takes the guess work out of structuring music in the dark so to speak. I know basic theory and it has helped massively with compositions as well as sampling. This video sums up my thoughts ruclips.net/video/E_7GW72CZIM/видео.html
Also knowing theory won't make your ish dope by no means but knowing a little theory will definably make a dope producer that much doper.
I wouldn't say that at all... People who know music theory actually have a huge advantage in that they know chords and scales. So, they can identify how to write good chord progressions given certain chords, and beyond that, they know what a chord is going to sound like before they even make it. Different scales also exemplify different emotions, so knowledge of scales can really help with songwriting.
Although I will say that a person with a REALLY good ear can make good music using the Chromatic scale, but even that requires knowledge of chords / harmony and can be difficult to do without music theory knowledge.
That is fact I didn't kno shid bout music theory, I picked up on a lot of stuff just being in da studio wit my brother producer and learning from a lot of good ppl from da net basics stuff
I don't know about FL studio, but in logic you have stock plugin (tuner) to know what is the root note of an audio file
Yeah. FL does have a tuner, havent used it myself.
I don't know a lot about music theory would like to learn to so i can know why im doing certain things and to take my beats to the next level.
Yeah, at least a basic understanding & you’re good
@@theycallmeheat you right.
Great Topic. I’ve kinda rolled into my own shortcut music theory with lots of research..
Word up!! I think we all have some sort of music theory in us. Just developed in our own ways. Thanks for tuning in fam💯
Thank you, Maestro, for another amazing video. Blessings!
Glad to help fam!! Thanks for watching 💯
Can you do more of this explaining music theory the way you understand it , I love it !!!
I could def do more of a detailed version in the future.
@@theycallmeheat yes sir thank you 🙏🏾
Your music is hella dope. Music theory and knowing some chords can be helpful, but not necessary. I would be happy to share some chords with you just for fun. It might open up some new ideas for your music. Great video.
thanks fam!! I know some chords, I just have a certain way of creating and things I spoke about in this video help me.
I can play what ever I want and I do it by ear I dont want to think about what key I'm in or the name of cords or thinking that's I need to do particular cord progressions bla bla bla, what a distraction. I care about is 1, does it sound good?, 2 does it sound in key or out of key? 3 does it sound like whats in My head? That's all that matters.
Sometimes folks cant tell when notes are out of key. So it’s important to even learn what type of tone it creates when notes clash. Good info fam!! Thanks for watching 💯
Personally.... All u need to do good music is a good listenning. Music theory or not it doesn't matter. Whether u r chopping or Composing if it sounds like trash, you'll only be able to tell the difference with your ears.
period!
Just know what chords and scales are. Try 1 note from your chord 1 octave up/down etc
I don’t really Waist my time playing route Notes much anymore. I like just making bass rhythms that sound good with the the sample
finding the root note is what helps play actual chords, or do what you said and play the "good" notes. you still have to find the root note in some way shape or form.
@@theycallmeheat yeah I’ll play in the same key, but I don’t just follow root notes, with bass, I like to make a unique Rythm that just sounds well with a sample, similar to what you would do with a lead
Good stuff thanks for the game Heat!!
No problem fam!! Thanks for watching 💯
I think having music theory helps. But having a passion and natural ability for the genre you like and create also helps. I been into producing music since 1999. And although I have knowledge of music theory I’m not an expert by any means. I know the fundamentals. And I just practice and look up what I don’t know. I use know a dude who knew music theory very well. But his hip hop beats were too clinical with not a lot of soul. It’s kinda like know enough to be dangerous. If that makes sense. Aka I know enough to break the rules and not be so clinical. Aka I like d minor scales but sometimes I through in d sharp and e sharp in that scale to make it sound exotic. Lol
Music theory are two words. And yes it's important, but no essential
Lol. Yeah, there’s a bit of music theory in what we do. Just not from the technical stand point
Dope video folk!
Thanks fam!!! Appreciate you tuning in 💯
Since you found the root note, did you need to change your scale highlighting?
on my midi controller, I used the transpose option which will move the rote note up or down on the scale to where I want it to be. then can play from there. hope this helps my friend!!
Nope music theory doesn’t matter, either you have an ear for it or you don’t
yep. just takes time to truly get it.
I stopped caring about music theory as soon as I picked up a set of drumsticks at the age of 11. Don't play anymore but that former knowledge put me ahead tremendously as far as beatmaking. I don't think music theory is too important so long as you put the work in and is serious about beatmaking. There good books out there about our craft and for me it was important enough to get them. The Beatips Manual, Making Beats, History of sampling (I think it's called that) and 200 Drum Patterns. I wanna get Dilla Time next.
yep, you can read books, take classes, courses, but the ear is the most important piece of all this. thanks for watching, my friend!!
@@theycallmeheat for sure it is I completely agree with on all of it. Heard Curtis Mayfield diamond in back in the back of a 1993 stanza as kid as was hooked. I got the ear my guy hahaha.
Y need to have a good ear , and to listen to a lot of good sht
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You know music theory, just not in the classical sense. otherwise you wouldn't be able to add chords/bass lines etc to samples and be in key
yep, thats what I was explaining. I know it, I just dont know the technical side of it. Names of chords, etc. thanks for watching fam!!
Well I can make what sounds like an entire orchestra cinematic piece of music and I never learned music theory but I know how to put notes in key, there are only 12 notes anyway the rest is duplicated in pitch by octave so it's not exactly difficult. All you got to do is memorise 12 keys.
Music theory only matters, until it don’t, those who know know what I’m saying
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