Pick The Right Scale for Your Song with Ableton's Scale Mode!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @czelusc
    @czelusc 9 месяцев назад +13

    look at this guy, humbling the education sytems across the world from his living room. no budget, no nothing. just a cool dude with a camera, huge knowledge and some creativity. thanks man, you are truly awesome

  • @CneeKrunch
    @CneeKrunch 2 года назад +424

    I love this professor. He might be on some lists but still love em.

    • @BobrLovr
      @BobrLovr 2 года назад +13

      The only list he's on is Franz Liszt

    • @jopmens6960
      @jopmens6960 Год назад

      He gives love a good name

  • @dhriadel
    @dhriadel 2 года назад +256

    This man is super creative and gifted. It really makes my day better even if I am down. Thank you!

    • @theRiver_joan
      @theRiver_joan 2 года назад

      Same, it genuinely made my day better, and I’m learning music theory at the same time.

    • @dawnrock2391
      @dawnrock2391 2 года назад +2

      I can't tell which one of you two is more gifted

    • @dawnrock2391
      @dawnrock2391 2 года назад +1

      @@theRiver_joan jk not directed at u. It's like "this man is really gifted", dude literally dressed up, and told you about the major scale, wasn't too gifted. I give condolences to whatever Dalibor is going through though.

    • @dhriadel
      @dhriadel 2 года назад +5

      @@dawnrock2391 Man just chillout, watch his previous videos, and watch how he can creatively put knowledge into fun, dont be salty

    • @dawnrock2391
      @dawnrock2391 2 года назад

      @@dhriadel Ok I believe you

  • @extendedblundering
    @extendedblundering 2 года назад +153

    Your different characters have legit become a part of my music creation during studio time, because they make some dry learning materials addictively memorable. Cheers!~

  • @metalhoe
    @metalhoe 2 года назад +9

    After years of struggling to learn this shit comes this guy and teaches it in 7mins

  • @urphakeandgey6308
    @urphakeandgey6308 2 года назад +4

    This channel is great at explaining music theory. You've clearly studied it. Too many channels just "wing it."
    It's so obvious they've never studied it properly and think their ears and vague analogies will be enough. Name an interval by number or say "major third" and they'll be lost.

  • @thomas.moerman
    @thomas.moerman 2 года назад +8

    Isn't this dude an international treasure? This humor tickles my sweat spots. Err, I mean sweet pots. Spots!

  • @erekhronmusic
    @erekhronmusic 2 года назад +63

    I watched several videos on this topic, even Rick Beatos but...just wow, this is the first time i actually understood what modes are.
    Thank you for existing man. Keep going!

    • @urphakeandgey6308
      @urphakeandgey6308 2 года назад

      All you really need to know is you take the major scale and just change what note you start on. There's some chord theory that goes into it too if you wanna go to the next level, but modes like Phrygian tend to have a droned root while they just play around the already cool sounding scale.

    • @Seth_Makes_Sounds
      @Seth_Makes_Sounds 2 года назад +1

      I don't think you actually understand modes.

    • @stephenweigel
      @stephenweigel 2 года назад +1

      I think the more difficult it is to reconcile the mode with traditional major/minor, the more songwriters will tend to drone and/or make the idea sound really modal. For example, it’s more likely that phrygian or locrian songs will use riffs that overtly and obviously center their tonic than say, Dorian or Mixolydian

  • @craigmitchell8892
    @craigmitchell8892 2 года назад +21

    So glad we've got legends left like Prance Connors, After the passing of Barry Harris its important the youth still have access to such masters of harmony

  • @MrScrooge1980
    @MrScrooge1980 2 года назад +17

    Prance is back😂😂😂😂 he a wild dude

  • @attackman4458
    @attackman4458 2 года назад +2

    😂how tf does he do it so well every time? I love the picture in the background of him hugging his angry and regretful wife💀, always playing such an unaware and unhygienic character that sounds like he’s being told what to say with a gun to his head lmao. Keep it up geeza

  • @lueberry9445
    @lueberry9445 2 года назад +3

    Such a humble, Innocent & loving Professor😂😂I would feel terrible not to give this video a thumbs up!

  • @portram
    @portram 2 года назад

    man wtf this "trick" about moving one semitone up and only use the "white" keys really is a major game changer in my understanding of this jesus christ! My man! Love your stuff

  • @kuhliloach8842
    @kuhliloach8842 2 года назад +8

    thanks so much belly from the underworld. matching the scales to certain songs is very smart and a game changer

    • @shogunai
      @shogunai 2 года назад +2

      It's not a game changer dude. It's literally the whole game.

  • @George-nx8zu
    @George-nx8zu 2 года назад +7

    One thing I would love from the Ableton Piano Roll is the ability to modulate scales halfway through a clip. So it would be cool if I could set a breakpoint or automation point saying I want it to be Mixolydian after two bars, and then for the Clip Scale to automatic change what notes are highlighted depending on where I'm clicking in the timeline.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 2 года назад +3

      You can bodge this in by adding a separate MIDI track (not connected to an instrument) with all the notes of the scale all playing at once. Draw in all the scale changes, give it a distinctive color, and rename it to SCALEREF or something. Then whenever you want to edit something, use MIDI multi-edit to edit both the track you want to change and SCALEREF at the same time. Send SCALEREF to the background _et voila,_ dynamic scale highlighting in whatever color you chose for SCALEREF. It's not automated, but it's easy enough to fix the reference track if you make changes to the structure of the song.
      This is a trick I stole a long time ago from one of my buddies who uses FL.

  • @brandonjdean
    @brandonjdean 2 года назад +1

    this quality humor lol. i hope you and geraldine are having a good day!

  • @justmenate
    @justmenate 2 года назад

    The immense knowledge needed to create music will never outshine the ability to be creative subjectively.

  • @robertobreve8623
    @robertobreve8623 Год назад +1

    Wow this channel is underrated, so educational, thanks!

  • @amarrama8171
    @amarrama8171 2 года назад +11

    As a Chico State grad, I wish they actually taught this in my classes.

  • @JettySpaghetti
    @JettySpaghetti 2 года назад +1

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart… Chico State grad class of 2006

  • @dawoodal-kiyumi4467
    @dawoodal-kiyumi4467 5 месяцев назад

    This is the only video that made me understand scales at best! Thank you so much!

  • @tibetronica
    @tibetronica 2 года назад +1

    I love Prof. Underbelly. I keep watching his stuff and get too scared to submit my piece for roasting. But I keep watching. I also know that he actually has a virtuoso pianist up his sleeve. Please everybody support the Professor.

  • @malksmogendavid4470
    @malksmogendavid4470 2 года назад +1

    Love to see youre back from your sabbatical!

  • @joecheeks3451
    @joecheeks3451 2 года назад +1

    Fudging hilarious, don't ever stop making these videos bro!

  • @donkeyavenger
    @donkeyavenger 2 года назад +1

    I wish I laughed this much learning at school since the humor helps me remember the subjects better

  • @CMak3r
    @CMak3r Год назад +1

    C Major - Happy, cheesy
    D Dorian - Melancholy, Hans Zimmer
    E Phrygian - Evil, Swag
    F Lydian - Whimsical
    G Mixolydian - Romantic
    A Aeolian - Sad
    B Locrian - sinister

  • @ightoaks
    @ightoaks 2 года назад +1

    I've been watching you since I started three years ago, same amazing content and still extremely helpful, much love -oaks

  • @geoffstockton
    @geoffstockton 2 года назад

    I love these characters. Fine work.

  • @hans.rs24
    @hans.rs24 2 года назад

    5:25 is "Everything means nothing to me" from Elliot Smith

  • @stuartleighton
    @stuartleighton 2 года назад +23

    As always great vid, However, it would be great if you could do a video showing these scales being applied in a chord progression and melody, as this is where many tutorials leave a lot of people confused.

    • @yousuckatproducing
      @yousuckatproducing  2 года назад +36

      Will do!

    • @bl6628
      @bl6628 2 года назад +1

      @@yousuckatproducing And even further, how to determine how to change to a nearby scale in the progression and melody to change things up without sounding too far off.

    • @thekillerbunny
      @thekillerbunny 2 года назад

      @@yousuckatproducing I learned more in this vid than I have in many years of classical training and shitting around at home. Thank you, professor. Can't wait for learning about progressions too.

  • @KonstantinoPolizois
    @KonstantinoPolizois 2 года назад

    Man, you are super smart and super gifted! I watch your videos a couple of years now even if I am a professional composer and producer for TV and Documentaries. The simplicity of the way you tansmit the knowledge is by far the best I 've ever seen and your sense of humor betrays a super clairvoyant guy. Just wanted to say it. Greetings from Athens Greece

  • @russellfroggatt
    @russellfroggatt 2 года назад

    The funniest channel on RUclips. And educational too.

  • @PassingTheDog
    @PassingTheDog 2 года назад

    this is getting better and better

  • @TheWinterShadow
    @TheWinterShadow 2 года назад +1

    Professor Connors is the coolest academic ever!

  • @taifaleo7401
    @taifaleo7401 2 года назад

    This man and his videos deserves way muuuch more views and appreciation

  • @ThomazValenca
    @ThomazValenca 2 года назад

    please never stop uploading

  • @misterrockster
    @misterrockster 2 года назад +2

    This dude could literally be a stand up comedian

  • @nolake
    @nolake 2 года назад

    I will never miss classes anymore ! :-)) Excellent and very instructive actually !

  • @enginerdy
    @enginerdy 2 года назад +3

    This is definitely better than the music theory textbook pdf I downloaded!

  • @RomanWaves
    @RomanWaves 2 года назад

    Best Prof in the world, that swag...

  • @nicholasriley4729
    @nicholasriley4729 2 года назад

    Protect this man at all costs.

  • @QuiEstJohnGalt
    @QuiEstJohnGalt 2 года назад +1

    The scale playslists is a great idea !

  • @Topcatyo.
    @Topcatyo. 2 года назад

    After a long time, I've been making an effort to at least know SOMETHING about music theory and scales.
    I had been wondering when I'd be able to actually understand what was going on with Key Modes. Then, this video comes along, and after a bit of exploring after watching, it's really helped me understand. Thanks!

  • @vau_st
    @vau_st 2 года назад

    thank you sweet prince. may my sensitive parts be as marvelous as your teaching

  • @svetlinsimeonov6485
    @svetlinsimeonov6485 2 года назад

    The best explanation of scales EVER, Thanks!

  • @michaelscofield1991
    @michaelscofield1991 2 года назад +2

    Dear Professor, which song plays at 3:50 ? Thank You 🙏🏼 U R Amazing 💯 💯 💯

    • @brettmccollum1
      @brettmccollum1 Год назад

      You ever figure it out? I want to listen to it lol

  • @dos7956
    @dos7956 2 года назад +1

    THANKS you are the best professor!

  • @AXIE
    @AXIE 2 года назад

    thank you prance. now we know

  • @Sparker3818
    @Sparker3818 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for taking the time to break this down for me

  • @Bittamin
    @Bittamin 2 года назад

    Best videos on the interwebs hands down

  • @efrasteps
    @efrasteps 2 года назад

    Thanks professor, hoping the best blessing days

  • @seedbarrett6853
    @seedbarrett6853 2 года назад +1

    It's evolwing. Holy crap it's evolving

  • @gaagoimusic
    @gaagoimusic 2 года назад

    Best explanation to basic scales I've ever seen! Thank you!

  • @eddmaster
    @eddmaster 2 года назад +2

    Such a weird guy…. 😂😂😂
    These videos always keep me entertained. Can’t wait to see what other characters come out of that crazy brain of yours. Keep them coming!! 👍🏼

  • @falconshield
    @falconshield 2 года назад

    I've missed you Prance.

  • @elplatypus1584
    @elplatypus1584 2 года назад

    I've just discovered the scale button yesterday and this video just went out . Perfect timing

  • @BenCaesar
    @BenCaesar 2 года назад

    Well I just enjoyed that watching again to actually learn something

  • @alfiesolomon3531
    @alfiesolomon3531 2 года назад

    that major version of Smoke on The Water is gonna eff with my brains for days

  • @GuidoGautsch
    @GuidoGautsch 2 года назад

    My buddy Paul teaches at Chico State too! Wonder if Prance and he hang out 😃

  • @vectorifix3218
    @vectorifix3218 2 года назад

    Haven't learned and laughed so much in one video! Superb!

  • @auralbee
    @auralbee 2 года назад +2

    Great video. Searched for the scale feature in Ableton 10 but it seems that it was just recently introduced in version 11

  • @kerdum
    @kerdum 2 года назад +1

    Love this dude!!!!

  • @cubicpea
    @cubicpea Год назад

    I hate the fact I can learn so much from this person

  • @robadams6173
    @robadams6173 2 года назад +3

    3:50 wait is that a travis Scott beat

  • @janolat2519
    @janolat2519 9 месяцев назад

    🤣 this channel.. best find in years!
    You are really talented in many ways👍

  • @Spearced
    @Spearced 2 года назад

    YES! Prance is back!

  • @kRVRKV
    @kRVRKV 2 года назад

    next youtube award you're going to get will be an oscar

  • @wipje41
    @wipje41 2 года назад +1

    HES BACK

  • @GhostbotKnownKiller
    @GhostbotKnownKiller 2 года назад

    added every playlist. Was going to sign up for more lessons. remembered you only teach ableton.

  • @lebbernautti123
    @lebbernautti123 2 года назад

    Thank you so much Professor !

  • @M00NB00TICA
    @M00NB00TICA 2 года назад

    Marvelous! 🧡

  • @DaBomb2367
    @DaBomb2367 2 года назад

    Thank you prof. Connors!!

  • @masterbeatshuntv
    @masterbeatshuntv 2 года назад

    Awsome you rock man

  • @bunningtonhevy
    @bunningtonhevy 2 года назад

    That party looked lit 🔥

  • @andrei---
    @andrei--- 2 года назад

    Thanks, Professor Underbelly!

  • @jonathanmorabito3828
    @jonathanmorabito3828 2 года назад

    You are a gift sent from god

  • @joebloe9901
    @joebloe9901 2 года назад

    A common trick used by countless bands is to sing a tragedy over a major scale and happy lyrics over a minor scale.
    Music as well as any art is about contrast.

  • @bendoverson3385
    @bendoverson3385 2 года назад +1

    When major smoke on the water kicked in, i lost my shit and never found again. Never laughed that hard)

  • @SirioTimossi
    @SirioTimossi 2 года назад

    Artistic and pedagogical.

  • @DMTCYMATICSDreamMusicTemple
    @DMTCYMATICSDreamMusicTemple 2 года назад

    What a great character! And tutorial of course!

  • @Onarca
    @Onarca 11 месяцев назад

    One thing to note is to never be afraid to borrow chords from other scales

  • @cygnusx-3106
    @cygnusx-3106 2 года назад

    Great job on this video. Always a great watch

  • @Famsyfams
    @Famsyfams 2 года назад

    This video is golddddd

  • @markusszelbracikowski956
    @markusszelbracikowski956 2 года назад

    I love the professor. More!

  • @matiasalonsobravoguzman
    @matiasalonsobravoguzman 2 года назад

    I love your vibe bro thanks for all

  • @samfisher645
    @samfisher645 8 месяцев назад

    Bring me to life is in two playlists - Lydian and Minor/Aoelian

  • @BigLebowlski420
    @BigLebowlski420 2 года назад

    Thank you professor!

  • @3Prayt
    @3Prayt 2 года назад

    Love this

  • @lukestar2218
    @lukestar2218 2 года назад

    Much obliged, internet beat man. I have my Berklee audition coming up and I assume they’re gonna wanna know the mode of the song I make. Intriguing truly

  • @twanner_
    @twanner_ 2 года назад +4

    Prance god

  • @ivanfare
    @ivanfare 2 года назад

    Jajajaja i love the cameos between characters, thanks

  • @beatsbybast1815
    @beatsbybast1815 2 года назад

    3:43 BRUH I LAUGHED SO FUCKIN HARD OMG LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. YOU ARE THE GOAT 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Ufkatuale
    @Ufkatuale 2 года назад

    Dude u are so crazy but an awesome teacher

  • @connorharrop3692
    @connorharrop3692 Год назад

    That metal beat goes hard

  • @Flysonfame
    @Flysonfame 2 года назад

    HAHA, Funny you brought up Chico State, I live in Chico. I feel so complete now.

  • @zapp3l
    @zapp3l 2 года назад +2

    In german those are just called the church scales.
    Because you're only using the white notes.
    What's missing is that you can move the scale to any key you want and still have the same effect.
    It would be sad if any song that was ever written was in A minor, because everyone is sad all the time.

  • @TeaspoonUlysses
    @TeaspoonUlysses 2 года назад

    Dammit, Prance! I need the SECRETS TO THE UNIVERSE!

  • @АнтонЛеднёв-и1я
    @АнтонЛеднёв-и1я 2 года назад

    You nailed it! Great job!

  • @AmbarishDeenadhayalraj
    @AmbarishDeenadhayalraj 2 года назад

    You Sir are a genius!

  • @Apokalupsis88
    @Apokalupsis88 2 года назад

    LMAO "Let's give it a happy color. Hoh boy!"