I don’t have any tricks for melodies (maybe I should have) but I know the feelings of the scales and modes well so I choose a scale and/or mode based on my mood and after writing down some chords the main melody kinda writes itself. 😀
When making melodies, I often find myself humming a note while I frantically click around on the piano roll trying to find that note before I forget the melody. XD
@@AkaraEtteh This. I used to be very uncomfortable recording my own voice and listening to it, but this is arguably the most useful advice for anyone who wants to make music (Especially if you don't play an instrument like me)
Here's something I realized about making melodies... Use chords! You don't have to keep them, just use them. Why? because the way I see it, they're like training wheels. You use a couple of simple chords and there's a lot of empty spaces in between each chord... Because of this, your brain wants to feel up those empty spaces. Even in song writing I kind of noticed it works as well. Chords leave so much breathing room for an extra melody or 2. Good luck and keep creating!
Nothing is going to INSTANTLY make you produce better melodies. Just learn about music and practice... Everybody just tries to make music once and then gets frustrated that it doesn't sound good. You have to put in work, there's no shortcuts in any aspect of this, or any aspect of life for that matter. Learn by doing, people.
Than stop making music and try painting of skateboarding. Do something what you're talented at. Stop waisting your time. This sounds like what i had to practice after my 3th piano lesson. Listen to some good jazz or Frank Zappa. If you want to know what unpredictable is. This is what every 5 year old kid can come up with. I hope in the future This awsome guy goes a bit more in depth whit this melody theory.
@@danieldewindt3919 hey, if every 5 year old kid can come up with something like this, i think our friend should as well right? also you should take into account that EDM is not really about making melodies too complex, making its genres accessible to produce for even the least musically gifted people. there's no need for jonas to go much in depth with the melody theory imo
never compare your chapter 1 with someone else chapter 20 :) its just he has more ear training... its not you are less talent as that poor chap said below in your reply section :) you are way better than you think ....
When I watch the video I'm like: “Ok, I'm gonna use this... And this... And probably this one too. ” Me when I sit down on the couch and turn on the laptop: “Ugh... What melody should I do?" *30 minutes later* "I have no idea what to make, let's play Minecraft! ”
Music isn't something you should have to force yourself to make. The melodies should come to your head whenever and however they do throughout the day. I usually find myself humming tunes and grabbing my phone to record them. Then later when I get home I turn it into music or a song. But F*** MUSIC LETSPLAYSOMEMOTHAF******MINECRAAAAAAAAFT!!!!
I think it's so cool with the money from youtube and producing he doesn't care to get a new keyboard even though he left it on top of the gas hob accidentally. As long as it works he's still using it! Respect!
I love writing melodies. I struggle with sound design in trying to get something fresh and new for my lead melodies. Great video again Jonas. Thanks :-)
To be honest, I really miss this content from you! I started looking at everything again, it helps and inspires me a lot! But, at the same time, I'm happy for you as a person and as an artist that you've moved on to a new step in your life, and you're doing it perfectly ! I wish you all the best
I came to this video thinking 'I'll have to watch 16 and a half minutes just to see 5 tips?' and right at that moment the video started with him listing all 5 tips you just got a new subscriber
the keyboard sounds beautifull man. Good tip about learning an actual instrument. I've been wanting to learn the piano for a looooooong time! Good vid overall, stay strong bro!
To be honest , i think you are the best youtube channel to learn producing tips. I started producing this Summer and you are helping me a lot. Greetings from spain 🇪🇸, we are waiting for you here🙌🏽🤟🏽
LOL I just watch videos on music production, find a nice tutor that I like and later I find out I actually listen to like all of his music! Life hits you hard sometimes!
Yo Jonas! I've always felt like my songs were missing something for a long time. I think I make great melodies, but they always ended up sounding like something was missing. Changing up the chords to enhance the melody is probably the best tip you could have given me right now. Stora tack från en kille i ditt grannland!
I really appreciate your human side as producer that can be explained by thinking to others through posting this kind of vlogs god bless your heart man 🙏
Being a pianist I always play my chords and melodies. But man, that little pitch bend trick is awesome! Subtle, but so effective. Using the physical pitch wheel on a keyboard is so hard get anything useful unless I'm doing something wild or drastic.
Most of my melodies are made simply by listening to the song and "hearing" it in my head as the track plays. Sometimes it's just the resonant sound of the pads or chords playing and then I accentuate those notes with a different instrument. Seems to work anyway.
![[ARCHIVED] Better Melodies Instantly - 10 Tricks](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9VMJ0knL3iI/mqdefault.jpg)
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Sorry for the issues with the sound at the end, hope you guys enjoy the video 🎉 What are your tricks for melodies? Let me know! ❤
If you want hard beats then comment me please
Please
Loved your live stream Jonas!
Jonas Aden loved your Livestream! 👍🏼 Hope we run in to each other someday. After all we know many of the same persons😀🤝
I don’t have any tricks for melodies (maybe I should have) but I know the feelings of the scales and modes well so I choose a scale and/or mode based on my mood and after writing down some chords the main melody kinda writes itself. 😀
Jonas Aden: "But I'll shut up now"
Also Jonas Aden: *keeps talking*
heehehe
Jonas, yup!😂👏
@@AdenFoyer "But I'll shut up now" is a nice title for a track..or a T-shirt. U fix?
Was thinking the same thing
666 likes yeeeeee
Your mouse is more aerodynamic than my car
hahahahahah
I sprayed
oh my
But not better than my dad's belt 🥺
Hold up maybe a normal mouse is more areodynamic!! XD XD!!
Can't focus on the video with this keyboard and mouse
Ya that's cool
So True... Lol
We gamers don't use these mouse😂
what's the name of those neat looking devices?
I own the same keyboard and mouse :-D
When making melodies, I often find myself humming a note while I frantically click around on the piano roll trying to find that note before I forget the melody. XD
Holy shit same
@@imcryst4l time to start voicenoting your melodies BEFORE you start clicking them in! ;)
@@AkaraEtteh This. I used to be very uncomfortable recording my own voice and listening to it, but this is arguably the most useful advice for anyone who wants to make music (Especially if you don't play an instrument like me)
Me too lol
YES
this guy has freaking candles on his desk, what a legend!
Classy 👌
Fire
FlexonDis i mean yep that's fire
Legend has it, those candles automatically turns on everytime he turns on FL Studio
He doesn’t even have them in a holder
So Jonas went ahead of us and went to Area 51 already, he left with a mouse and keyboard
Iwas searchin for the Playboy Mansion, ended up at Area 69... 👍
lmfao
Iwas also searchin for Hugh Hefners zip code & found it at XX(X)-666 👍
The mouse is from Anker and shaped to prevent damages in your hand
@@slsproductions8946
A Mouse does damage to your hand?
Me being impressed already.
Jonas Aden: *It's still pretty lame*
😂 relatable
Bruh. I started getting impressed with his keyboard in the background.
Me spending 5 hours making a half okay melody.
Jonas: Makes insane melody in 3.5 seconds
Here's something I realized about making melodies... Use chords! You don't have to keep them, just use them. Why? because the way I see it, they're like training wheels. You use a couple of simple chords and there's a lot of empty spaces in between each chord... Because of this, your brain wants to feel up those empty spaces. Even in song writing I kind of noticed it works as well. Chords leave so much breathing room for an extra melody or 2. Good luck and keep creating!
When he said "lets dive right into it" and his mouse looked like a shark
It's from Anker
I showed this to my dog.
*now he's a full-time producer*
Great 😂
he is a potato-time producer
Was he your friend
@@rkxd1337 What is a potato-time?
@@TheWorteldrie there are 2 meanings. 1. he's eating a potato and makes music. 2. he makes music on a potato (can be just a potato, or a potato pc)
Nothing is going to INSTANTLY make you produce better melodies. Just learn about music and practice... Everybody just tries to make music once and then gets frustrated that it doesn't sound good. You have to put in work, there's no shortcuts in any aspect of this, or any aspect of life for that matter. Learn by doing, people.
He created better melodies in 10 minutes than i managed in 4 years... (and now i'm depressed)
he makes it look so easy 😢
Than stop making music and try painting of skateboarding.
Do something what you're talented at. Stop waisting your time.
This sounds like what i had to practice after my 3th piano lesson.
Listen to some good jazz or Frank Zappa.
If you want to know what unpredictable is.
This is what every 5 year old kid can come up with.
I hope in the future
This awsome guy goes a bit more in depth whit this melody theory.
@@danieldewindt3919 hey, if every 5 year old kid can come up with something like this, i think our friend should as well right? also you should take into account that EDM is not really about making melodies too complex, making its genres accessible to produce for even the least musically gifted people. there's no need for jonas to go much in depth with the melody theory imo
@@herbertengelhardt7726 true that
never compare your chapter 1 with someone else chapter 20 :) its just he has more ear training... its not you are less talent as that poor chap said below in your reply section :) you are way better than you think ....
*watches aiden for the first time*
Me: sees alien keyboard and mouse
Ka1d0 Fear the Fin! Make it Teal...
@@DudleyaSetchellii hmm sounds too Northern for Finland, lets go to the north Pole
@Arne A second mouthless seal in the wild?!
Could you make a "make a drop to this track" competition?
That would be awesome
🔥👆
Legend has it, those candles automatically turns on everytime he turns on FL Studio
You dont need to go on a Music producer School, fx like Herman brood academie. We got Jonas Aden as a teacher. 🔥💪🏽
yea true
Herman Brood Academie is fkin fantastic though :))
When I watch the video I'm like: “Ok, I'm gonna use this... And this... And probably this one too. ”
Me when I sit down on the couch and turn on the laptop:
“Ugh... What melody should I do?"
*30 minutes later* "I have no idea what to make, let's play Minecraft! ”
”Lets play minecraft”
I see you are a man of culture aswell
The struggles...
Everytime .
Music isn't something you should have to force yourself to make. The melodies should come to your head whenever and however they do throughout the day. I usually find myself humming tunes and grabbing my phone to record them. Then later when I get home I turn it into music or a song. But F*** MUSIC LETSPLAYSOMEMOTHAF******MINECRAAAAAAAAFT!!!!
@@TheWorteldrie same thing here, except when i get home i end up scrapping the idea because it doesn't sound good to me
Jonas brings the best high quality content on youtube ! :)
I think it's so cool with the money from youtube and producing he doesn't care to get a new keyboard even though he left it on top of the gas hob accidentally. As long as it works he's still using it! Respect!
No one:
Jonas aden: "I'll shut up now"
I love writing melodies. I struggle with sound design in trying to get something fresh and new for my lead melodies. Great video again Jonas. Thanks :-)
My dog just learned how to make melodies! :o
Best dog ever
Sweet! My fish wants to collab with your dog!
Fisher X Doggo
Don't forget to pray fl studio god😂
victory royale
Thank you for making a tutorial that actually includes how to give more character and subtle differences to a melody!
*Lets get a remix of the RUclips premier countdown music* xD
s u r e
I only just started on FL, its all a bit overwhelming but watching these kind of videos definitely helps to find my way around the program.
I'm sure this will help a lot of producers to make better sounding tracks! 😍
Ay bro, Your pfp is similar to mines!
4:52 This melody is littttttt i hope this is going to be your next awesome track 🔥🔥🔥
I dip you dip, already out
I’m watching the premiere and I already know that this will be 🔥🔥
#1 JONAS ADEN ON DJMAG
Legend says he is still liking comments 🤘
heheeh
Definitely won't now :D (pshhh, Jonas)
Jonas Aden hehh
This is very dope man, so many unique tips aswell that I haven't seen anywhere else. Very helpful.
To be honest, I really miss this content from you! I started looking at everything again, it helps and inspires me a lot! But, at the same time, I'm happy for you as a person and as an artist that you've moved on to a new step in your life, and you're doing it perfectly ! I wish you all the best
no one :
literally no one :
Jonas Aden : this melody can be DAA DAA DA DAA DAA DA dDA DAA
and the bass goes bom badon don
Medusa - Piece Of Your Heart (Jonas Aden cover)
The only annoying thing in your videos is when you keep apologising
lol true
so true ! you're talented dude don't beat yourself up !
ruclips.net/video/6LSgreQnuuM/видео.html
Would be fun if he'd apologize for doing this.
I’m sorry about being sorry.
Awesome tutorial! Btw. Alan Walker played your song "Your Melody" on the Open Beatz Festival. That was amazing =)
hands down best music tutorials on youtube. very helpful and the dude comes across super nice and down to earth.
This melody *has* to be used in a new song, Jonas
I’m getting those Avicii vibes smh XD
Good to know I wasn't the only one xD
Yehhh avicii
Avicii changed the game so much that now everyone is massively influenced by him.
+11111
rip
I came to this video thinking 'I'll have to watch 16 and a half minutes just to see 5 tips?' and right at that moment the video started with him listing all 5 tips
you just got a new subscriber
Could you make a tutorial on how you layer your sounds etc?
Btw, I learnt alot from this video. Keep it up!
I can see a huge improvement in my production after watching this video. Thanks.
Future bounce producer: makes progressive House melody.
Thank. Merci for this video from Marseille ( France) 😊
the keyboard sounds beautifull man. Good tip about learning an actual instrument. I've been wanting to learn the piano for a looooooong time!
Good vid overall, stay strong bro!
aaaa why is he so lovable? he helps me so much without making me feel dumb. i love him!
1:46 : nothing
me : closes eyes
1:47 : jesus christ
layztheali same
Wha
To be honest , i think you are the best youtube channel to learn producing tips. I started producing this Summer and you are helping me a lot. Greetings from spain 🇪🇸, we are waiting for you here🙌🏽🤟🏽
Turn your bell notifs on guys, it's obvious that this is going to be such an amazing quality video whoop whoop
Man, you explain things very well, and even i pay more attention the background, i can understand what you're explaining
my producer skills increased 200%
This is gold, trust me. Thanks for sharing such amazing video!
Who Else get’s crazy melodies in their head watching these but forgets IT when you try to put IT in fl.
sing it and use voicememo on phone
This gets me so excited to get home and learn more. thanks so much for sharing.
14:20 is that person always behind the camera???
Thanks for you tips Jonas! It helped me with my sounddesign a lot.
I’d love to see how you made your old remix of Lean on
what a great way of showing tips and "secrets"!! this might be the only video i actually understood what to do...
This sounds a lot like how to draw an owl
Do the outline of some basic shapes
Draw the rest of the owl
LOL I just watch videos on music production, find a nice tutor that I like and later I find out I actually listen to like all of his music! Life hits you hard sometimes!
VERRY NICE....
THIS is a tutorial i've been searching for months now and i finally found it. Thats a sub fella :D
CEO of i’m gonna shut up now
'Pitch bend' is well explained. i liked both the melodies. Thanks again.
You explain stuff so calm and good thanks for the good content man keep it up
thanks for watching manN
Yo Jonas! I've always felt like my songs were missing something for a long time. I think I make great melodies, but they always ended up sounding like something was missing. Changing up the chords to enhance the melody is probably the best tip you could have given me right now.
Stora tack från en kille i ditt grannland!
~we touch I get this feeling and every time we kiss I swear we could fly~
I dunno why but I hear this when I hear your melody
hahahahah
The last melody actually sound really good
yo you NEED to make merch with the line "I'll Shut Up Now.." .I'd totally buy it XD
This is for sure the best tips on making better melodies I have ever learned during the last 6 years. Thanks Jonas ❤️.
Hey! My favorite teacher gives new amazing lesson)
@13:55 what a great advise. I like it already, and will put it to test... i might make it one directive for myself.. it sounds right. Thanks Jonas!
Jonas Aden:“ I will give you the best Tipp.“
Also Jonas Aden:“ It is not the best Tipp.“
Didn't know you could do pitch bends directly in the piano roll! Thanks for sharing.
12:40 SSIIDDEECCHHAAIINN!
The ambiance of your studio, omg, i'm in love
The instrument at 8:18 my lord my ears are in love
Absolutely awesome!! Thanks so much 🙌🏻
I showed this to my pet lizard
He’s still a lizard, but we both really enjoyed the video...
Your studio is fkn beautiful :0
Nice vidéo thanks !
I see that FL keys is also your best friend for melodies !! 😂
Great video man !
I really appreciate your human side as producer that can be explained by thinking to others through posting this kind of vlogs god bless your heart man 🙏
Couldn't wait for that
Btw, I really need someone who knows anything about mastering :)
Being a pianist I always play my chords and melodies. But man, that little pitch bend trick is awesome! Subtle, but so effective. Using the physical pitch wheel on a keyboard is so hard get anything useful unless I'm doing something wild or drastic.
*MY* *FAVORITE* *PRODUCER*
*SORRY* *NO*
*EVERYONES* *FAV* *PRODUCER*
Cummonism intensifies
Captain Simon Music *Cummonism*
@@KinkyLilly who's ism?
I think this is a good work for the music-beginner.god job!
Jonas please make video about panning
Where to pan lead
Precussions
Synths in a song to make mix clear ❤️❤️❤️
The last tip was dope! Thanks!
0:29 R.I.P. Avicii (This Are the Chords of Waiting for Love)
And the chords of Gråson by hov1
IV V vi
Some of the most useful melody tips I've seen
1st one sounds like Mike William and Tiesto's "I Want You"
Thanks for all the tips though!
This guys energy is so pure and genuine, i love it. Thanks for the tips jonas:)
Avicii- Without you..
That was the first word came into my mind after listening melody
I liked the second melody, sounded cool
Jonas aden is the only one who didn't say that he read us, but he did 100% better than every one.
I'm done bye.
Seems like a genuine dude. Great tutorial :D
Jonas Aden the best teacher When you will be in Poland
bro?? 🙏⚡🙏
Amazing! Thank you. Melody #2 for sure!!
i clicked subscribe, because all these little things add up 😁👆
Most of my melodies are made simply by listening to the song and "hearing" it in my head as the track plays. Sometimes it's just the resonant sound of the pads or chords playing and then I accentuate those notes with a different instrument. Seems to work anyway.
Jonas Aden: Uploads
Me: *clicks faster than the speed of light*
Hej Noah...
That first melody is really nice. With your permission, I would love to make that in to an old school hip-hop beat.