How To Add Melodies Onto Samples - Music Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2018
  • In this video, I go over how to use your ear to find the key and chord progression of any sample, as well as how to add counter melodies on top of those samples. This is more of a training exercise so it will take a lot of practice, but once you get it, it will help you out so much. Ear training is very important for all musicians!!!
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Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @ball8848
    @ball8848 6 лет назад +2949

    Simon probably tunes his guitar by looking at it

  • @kocbilo
    @kocbilo 4 года назад +823

    "Aaahhhhh, yes, this is definitely D sharp minor"
    Me: "Aaahhhhh, aaaaaahhhhh, aaaahhh, yes, this is definitely sound"

  • @zakariam.t.465
    @zakariam.t.465 5 лет назад +572

    Huuuuunh. Huuuuuuunh. Yup d minor
    Me: Huuuuunh. Huuuuunh. Yup I have no idea what I'm doing

    • @ohhminik9681
      @ohhminik9681 4 года назад +16

      I mean you just say huhhhh and then press keys. If it’s the first note that’s the root Note so it’s the key. Then listen if it’s happy or sad. Major or minor.

    • @bilal522
      @bilal522 4 года назад +9

      @@ohhminik9681 why are you repeating what was said in the video? like it would help him understand lmao

    • @prf101
      @prf101 3 года назад

      😂

  • @prodbymai
    @prodbymai 6 лет назад +994

    THEORY GAWD!

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +67

      🙏🙏

    • @calvinkron7445
      @calvinkron7445 6 лет назад +8

      Amen

    • @traksmyth
      @traksmyth 5 лет назад +2

      could you try doing a "sonder" type beat. look em up. they have great neo soul or deep r and b

  • @EdddieJay
    @EdddieJay 6 лет назад +594

    my man got the cheat codes

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +40

      Thats how we get ahead!

    • @Skyl3t
      @Skyl3t 6 лет назад +75

      You mean he got the cheat chords

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +36

      Pun 💯

    • @arnav3133
      @arnav3133 6 лет назад +5

      +Servida Music ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

    • @ateez_stan777
      @ateez_stan777 5 лет назад

      @@Skyl3t nice one 😂👍🏼

  • @leqxin
    @leqxin 5 лет назад +560

    Hears first sample
    “SUN IS DOWN, FREEZING COLD”

    • @gangstalobsta
      @gangstalobsta 5 лет назад +39

      DAS HOW WE ALREADY KNOW

    • @charlielations483
      @charlielations483 5 лет назад +15

      WHEN ITS HERE
      r/RedditSings

    • @disuko
      @disuko 5 лет назад +89

      @@charlielations483 Don't link to subreddits outside of Reddit. It neither makes you cool nor interesting.

    • @rando6192
      @rando6192 5 лет назад +10

      Creeper

    • @yairgrinfeld5037
      @yairgrinfeld5037 5 лет назад +11

      @@rando6192 aw man

  • @Wubbix
    @Wubbix 6 лет назад +462

    One of the best music theory tuts ive seen! Great job!!

  • @monet84
    @monet84 6 лет назад +488

    0:31 That hurt

  • @bacbeats040
    @bacbeats040 6 лет назад +256

    Simon u are on another level dude holy!

  • @thebuzzard9531
    @thebuzzard9531 5 лет назад +198

    0:28 this guy just taught a programmer how to rename multiple files 😂

    • @kocbilo
      @kocbilo 4 года назад +11

      Well, a programmer doesn't have to know this necessarily. You can do the same on cmd
      ren +.+ newname.+
      (Using + instead of * here cause RUclips removes them)

    • @nehoy463
      @nehoy463 3 года назад +5

      BRO. 😂 I'm a programmer too, Java, C#, HTML/CSS, SQL, and just now found out that you can bulk name files. Simon is the goat. LMAO

    • @t6amygdala
      @t6amygdala 3 года назад +4

      I’ve been using windows my entire life and do a lot of creative work on it and also have some programming experience and I still didn’t know that

  • @donchello2128
    @donchello2128 6 лет назад +287

    To the point, clear explanations, multiple examples, great tutorial can’t wait to see more. 👍👌🎶

  • @shadowpumpboi8851
    @shadowpumpboi8851 6 лет назад +187

    You should do some theory vids, like the easiest way to memorize scales and chords, as well as how to train your ears

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +19

      I did a chord one if you haven't seen that

    • @shadowpumpboi8851
      @shadowpumpboi8851 6 лет назад +7

      Yeah I've seen that one (great job on it too BTW) I would just also love to see something that explains even more music theory
      for example, in your chord vid, your chord progression was C, Am, Dm, and G, and when you explained passing chords, you explained that you could jump between C and Am with an Em to spice up the progression. This probably makes sense to a lot of people, but I don't know enough theory to understand why this specific chord fits. Would you be able to explain this, or show me where you learned theory, so that I can have a better understanding of your musical choices?
      I don't mean to be troublesome, but I am only giving this constructive criticism because you are currently one of the best beatmaking youtubers out there and I want you to be able to master the art of teaching
      Much love Simon!

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +12

      The only reason it "fits" is because it sounds good. All you have to do is experiment and try it out

    • @diymusicbiz
      @diymusicbiz 5 лет назад +7

      @@shadowpumpboi8851 I haven't seen Simon's vid on chords but when speaking diatonically, meaning all chords made from the scale, you're going to run into this pattern (I'll use M for Major and m for minor)
      M
      m
      m
      M
      m
      dim (also a minor)
      This is also read as
      I
      ii
      iii
      IV
      V
      vi
      vii*
      CEG
      DFA
      EGB
      FACE
      GBD
      ACE
      BDF
      Notice that the 1 chord C and the iii chord Em share 2 notes (E and G). Likewise Chord IV and ii share 2 notes (FA). While you can substitute any chord you like, subbing the 1 and iii or ii and IV are going to be easier because that have a bit in common. I'll let you look at the V and vii* chord your self :)
      chords 1, 3 and 6 are known as tonic chords
      chords 2 and 4 = Sub Dominant
      Theory can be a rabbit hole but fun to learn and comes in handy when analyzing and breaking down music.

    • @t6amygdala
      @t6amygdala 3 года назад

      For me, the easiest way to memorise scales is to just use them a lot. I have d minor memorised because most of my songs are in it (and also it’s pretty easy)

  • @leavealegacymusic
    @leavealegacymusic 6 лет назад +43

    You are truly one of the top music theory educated producers on the internet, I actually started learning music theory a few days ago inspired by your level of knowledge! Keep it up! 👌

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +4

      Thanks man we got a lot more on the way

  • @escapetheloops2006
    @escapetheloops2006 5 лет назад +5

    Surprisingly clear and to the point video with no bs. That's what tutorials should be. Thanks

  • @ChrisPunsalanTV
    @ChrisPunsalanTV 6 лет назад +8

    Now whenever somebody asks me in my comments how to do this, I’m linking this video.

  • @StayxStrapped
    @StayxStrapped 5 лет назад +4

    Seriously bro, you break down everything that most channels don't and always responding to your fans with dope advice. Its producers like you, Ave Mcree, Paul Allen, Nick mira who gives inspiration to many. Much respect

  • @Ethan-yx3xd
    @Ethan-yx3xd 6 лет назад +58

    Dude! 0 dislikes! Thanks for this, it helped me understand, please do more tutorials for beginners

  • @menonbhavya
    @menonbhavya 5 лет назад +6

    I'm a producer my self and it's not as easy as you make it seem. Great work! learning something new in every video.

  • @tommydamore6552
    @tommydamore6552 5 лет назад +1

    I learned piano and saxophone completely by ear and still in this video you were able to teach me more effective methods of detecting pitch. Simon you’re truly amazing

  • @grimlins9553
    @grimlins9553 6 лет назад +31

    Servida of course like always
    Thx for explanations

  • @XRXONE
    @XRXONE 6 лет назад +41

    Best production channel. Good stuff man.

  • @TheRealestIdealist
    @TheRealestIdealist 5 лет назад +20

    📢 1:14 *How Do You Determine The Most "Stable" Chord?* Can you go deeper into this please? What makes the 3rd chord in this the MOST STABLE??? Thanks!

    • @pentabitsmusic
      @pentabitsmusic 4 года назад +8

      I know I'm late but, stable chord means when you go to it you can stop and it will feel fine.
      if you stop at a nonstable chord it feels incomplete.
      the stable chord in C major is well, C major. in A minor its A minor, In G major its G major, etc.

    • @saiyanshh
      @saiyanshh 4 года назад

      @@pentabitsmusic I had the same question... Thanks for answering

    • @pentabitsmusic
      @pentabitsmusic 4 года назад

      @@saiyanshh Also, The "music theory" term for this is Tonic chord

    • @pentabitsmusic
      @pentabitsmusic 3 года назад

      @mana drama Yeah.

  • @danielsoriano1496
    @danielsoriano1496 5 лет назад +2

    Okay it’s official, your tutorials are probably some of the most useful videos on RUclips when it comes to contemporary music production

  • @misslyricalpenny
    @misslyricalpenny 3 года назад

    You’re videos are explaining the technical thing I’ve been doing all along. That’s sooo cool. But it’s a refresher for me at the same time.
    This also shows your growth with production AND the growth of your space. Thank you for all of your videos.

  • @profails3609
    @profails3609 6 лет назад +3

    Legend, Thanks for all your videos Simon they really helped me. Keep it going.

  • @seanlee.
    @seanlee. 6 лет назад +4

    Your videos have so much value. I really appreciate them Simon!

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +3

      I appreciate that you appreciate them

  • @TheIst0NE
    @TheIst0NE 4 года назад

    damn. you got me subscribed.
    this is the third video on your channel I came across in a row, that is actually helpful and covers info other videos don't really do. thanks mate! you're a champ!💪

  • @JRegoMusic
    @JRegoMusic 6 лет назад +2

    I second the comment on doing more tutorials like this....you do it in a way that is helpful enough for those who want to persue picking it up 💯💯💯

  • @tommieartis3144
    @tommieartis3144 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you for the lesson bro.Please don't stop.👍

  • @AyoBriMusic
    @AyoBriMusic 6 лет назад +5

    This was very educational! Thank you! Could you do a leveling and mixing tutorial?

  • @ohkamimusic8815
    @ohkamimusic8815 6 лет назад

    Your channel is growing so quickly and this is a perfect reason why. Always quality content👊🏻

  • @pinky797
    @pinky797 Год назад

    dude, have been learning a lot from you. and your work are eazy to understand. Very good stuff!

  • @GalacticGlimpsesHQ
    @GalacticGlimpsesHQ 6 лет назад +9

    This is really helpful you are a saviour simon 🙏🏽🙏🏽💗💗

  • @ggmxtom
    @ggmxtom 6 лет назад +6

    dude this is on point, i wrote 1 comment on some previous video that you didnt explain well to me (just me prob), but this one was legit, thanks

  • @isaacanderson1392
    @isaacanderson1392 6 лет назад

    This video is so clutch, thank you so much Simon!

  • @XxDeathAngelxX100
    @XxDeathAngelxX100 6 лет назад

    I've been waiting for this for so long.... I love you man! Keep up the AMAZING work! Your work is FIREEEE! Very talented and creative, very well explained too! I admire your shit man! Keep it uppppp!

  • @michaelstevano9993
    @michaelstevano9993 3 года назад +8

    When we all hears someone moaning, this dude hears a melody

  • @Mixedbyshaggii.
    @Mixedbyshaggii. 6 лет назад +4

    Yesterday I wanted a video for this and now you have it. You can read minds

  • @H3xTOxTHExZ
    @H3xTOxTHExZ 5 лет назад

    So much good info.
    You are a real source of inspiration my man. Keep it up!

  • @SkoutiBeats
    @SkoutiBeats 6 лет назад

    Dope! A channel full of worthy tutorials and not just click grabs keep going man 50k soon. We hear from the beginning!!

  • @saranshpadhy9761
    @saranshpadhy9761 6 лет назад +3

    Sample Servida back at it again

  • @PivotAngelic
    @PivotAngelic 6 лет назад +3

    SUPER helpful!!!

  • @rayzor285
    @rayzor285 5 лет назад

    Your videos are always so helpful and inspiring. Keep doing what you are doing. 🔥

  • @cedriczumsteg2371
    @cedriczumsteg2371 6 лет назад

    man its a blessing to have someone like you as a mentor on youtube

  • @jiolabel1113
    @jiolabel1113 6 лет назад +3

    cool tutorial thanx!

  • @dosesofsamples3884
    @dosesofsamples3884 6 лет назад +15

    Respect! Finally, someone doing a vid on how to actually add melodies to samples. People be making a repetitive loop lol

  • @alchemyonthabeat1390
    @alchemyonthabeat1390 6 лет назад

    Super dope bro! 🔥🔥 you have the best tutorials on the Internet!

  • @Windhogai
    @Windhogai 4 года назад

    OMG thanks Simon! That was that one video i didn’t know i was looking for!!

  • @ProdZayah
    @ProdZayah 6 лет назад +4

    Definition of goat when it comes to beats.
    You are an absolute god

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад

      Thanks bro!

    • @omarzp15
      @omarzp15 5 лет назад

      @@ServidaMusic what's the name of that Melody you're using not the sample but the name of the actual sound

  • @nathanfumagalli5775
    @nathanfumagalli5775 6 лет назад +3

    Ild love your ears man

  • @wolfgang4468
    @wolfgang4468 3 года назад

    Man, you rock. I expected the usual RUclips crap but you really took the stress out of this overwhelming "listening by ear" and "music theory" bulk. Thanks a ton for making this video, youhave a new subscriber!

  • @MistaIDTV
    @MistaIDTV 6 лет назад +1

    Respect for sharing real knowledge and useful techniques 💯👏🏿👏🏿

  • @scottfarrell5137
    @scottfarrell5137 6 лет назад +3

    This guy is a genius 😅

  • @loveseriesoficial
    @loveseriesoficial 6 лет назад +7

    Hey Simon, here's a new and different challenge for you: try to make "Brazilian Funk Music"
    some MCS: Mc Theuzyn, Mc Livinho, Mc Pedrinho and Jerry Smith.
    Woow that'd be great to see you trying make it 😂😂😂

  • @casadasmelodias3379
    @casadasmelodias3379 5 лет назад

    it is crazy man, your tuturials are all diferent of all i watched, thannnnk u

  • @jaimerojas6578
    @jaimerojas6578 5 лет назад

    Wow!! This video was so amazing! Really interesting way to work with samples! I never thought about it actually! Love your content dude!

  • @Khanso1o
    @Khanso1o 5 лет назад +3

    Bruh.... I’m gonna watch this video every single day until i perfect this technique.i have a pretty good ear so hopefully I’ll catch on quickly lol

  • @wuziproductions4900
    @wuziproductions4900 4 года назад +4

    7:06 Simon is so good he made a bassline with the background music without even knowing it was playing

  • @dan32097
    @dan32097 4 года назад

    One of the most helpful videos I keep coming back to!

  • @fernandovillarreal7544
    @fernandovillarreal7544 4 года назад

    Bro you are so awesome I learned a lot watching your tutorials please keep them up thank you

  • @MatthewDingemans
    @MatthewDingemans 6 лет назад +11

    You could also use wavecandy in flstudio to see where abouts on the keyboard the notes are

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +17

      Yeah for sure, but I want you guys do develop a good ear, it helps out more in the long run

  • @unmeshdas5319
    @unmeshdas5319 5 лет назад +3

    And I'm here still figuring out what is a minor and major chord.

  • @davidfeher4439
    @davidfeher4439 5 лет назад

    Hell yeah, just what I needed! Thank ya for spreading the knowledge!

  • @parkhousebeats5755
    @parkhousebeats5755 4 года назад

    Love your videos man your so complex and right to point 😎

  • @yusefalimam130
    @yusefalimam130 5 лет назад +16

    first progression? Dminor, A minor, C major, Emajor?
    second progression? ???
    HOW DO YOU DO THIS WITH GUITARRRRRR??????????

  • @XzAlky
    @XzAlky 4 года назад +5

    7:02 it sounded like he was going in scale with the background music 😂

  • @jalapeno_beats
    @jalapeno_beats 6 лет назад

    Good stuff. Always excited to come from work to watch your videos

  • @sinm619
    @sinm619 5 лет назад

    I love how you just explain everything!

  • @FindGodPLZ
    @FindGodPLZ 6 лет назад +3

    Now I believe that he's a wizard. LUL

  • @relja5195
    @relja5195 6 лет назад +4

    Music Theory Servida Level

  • @pintwenty
    @pintwenty 6 лет назад +2

    Dude! thank you so much for this tut

  • @voidsibyl
    @voidsibyl 6 лет назад

    This channel is honestly the best I learned all my music stuff from here thank you so much!

  • @jordanramos591
    @jordanramos591 6 лет назад +4

    every video you get hooked up with something 😂

  • @hoangminhnguyen4800
    @hoangminhnguyen4800 6 лет назад +5

    Do you have a source for free samples like this?? Normally free samples are mostly drum or vocal, it's hard to find something like this.
    And I really don't want to just look up online for samples bcoz they're mostly unofficial

    • @ServidaMusic
      @ServidaMusic  6 лет назад +4

      Look for free samples made by producers, thats your best bet

    • @holyother1
      @holyother1 6 лет назад

      Hoàng Minh Nguyễn the kit plug

    • @user-db9mk4lk9p
      @user-db9mk4lk9p 3 года назад

      looperman

  • @potatobanisher
    @potatobanisher 6 лет назад

    Yo literaly ive been binge watching ur vid Since last week and i have learned so much thanks alot

  • @gordobeats2871
    @gordobeats2871 6 лет назад

    Simon the man! Best tutorials hands down.

  • @blueroses7468
    @blueroses7468 6 лет назад +8

    7:30 kind of sounded like gravity falls music

  • @julesvandamme514
    @julesvandamme514 6 лет назад +3

    hmmmmm very swek

  • @bakedsims5478
    @bakedsims5478 5 лет назад

    This was a HUGE help my friend! Great vid.

  • @ProdbyIIInfinite
    @ProdbyIIInfinite 6 лет назад +1

    YESSS THESE ARE THE TUTORIALS WE NEED THANK YOU

  • @NJ000
    @NJ000 5 лет назад

    Thank you Simon for this examples, I appreciate that.
    Peru love

  • @jaydobeats8062
    @jaydobeats8062 5 лет назад

    Legend! Always learning new stuff from you bro! 🙏🏼

  • @josh0833
    @josh0833 5 лет назад

    One of the best video I’ve ever seen. Had too subscribe.

  • @otecaregasulb9011
    @otecaregasulb9011 5 лет назад

    out of all the videos I watched on youtube, this was the most helpful

  • @jakevernier8963
    @jakevernier8963 2 года назад

    one of the best and most helpful videos on RUclips real talk

  • @chillitube1113
    @chillitube1113 5 лет назад

    Good stuff.. Thanks man for all the informations you give👍

  • @lordhanuman8412
    @lordhanuman8412 6 лет назад

    You are very talented, thank you for your contribution to the music world. Continue to create and evolve `

  • @xgianxcarlox
    @xgianxcarlox 3 года назад

    insanely informative. just got better by 10 fold no lie just by watching this. thanks G

  • @StealthApple
    @StealthApple 6 лет назад

    Still killing it, thanks for all the quality videos all the time man :)

  • @weagain8433
    @weagain8433 5 лет назад

    Wow your channel is just amazing! I love it ❤

  • @prodbynrk4701
    @prodbynrk4701 6 лет назад

    Really dope video and overall awesome production. Keep it up bro

  • @Aryex
    @Aryex 6 лет назад

    I've needed this tutorial for years. Thank you so much!!!

  • @BMG2k
    @BMG2k 5 лет назад

    This video helped me understand alot of different things about Chord progression, major & minor chords, & more. Good looks my guy

  • @phantomarchive
    @phantomarchive 6 лет назад

    Best tutorial for this, I've been watching this all night for refrence

  • @cartellmetrotone5582
    @cartellmetrotone5582 6 лет назад

    Never had anyone make beat making look so easy. Man yur on anada level...feel so inspired errtime I get to wtch yur tuts.

  • @javierwickham7906
    @javierwickham7906 6 лет назад

    Great stuff once again bruh. Learned much from one video 🙋

  • @saintchris8607
    @saintchris8607 5 лет назад

    Wow bro dropping gems!! Great vid!!

  • @skeptikcro
    @skeptikcro 2 года назад

    This is very useful, tnx Simon, you are awesome !

  • @calebgoforth9203
    @calebgoforth9203 5 лет назад

    You're so much help 🙏🏽🔥 thank youuuuu

  • @four5867
    @four5867 6 лет назад

    Thank you very much, i needed this!