3 Levels of Chords: How to Triads to Einstein Equations - FL Studio

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
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    What's up guys,
    back with another tutorial exploring the realm of chords. A pretty chaotic topic honestly so that's why were doing this simple and easy - through Einstein Equation chords. Could not have been better.
    This is a highly requested video so I thought I would give it a go!
    Enjoy!
    IMPORTANT:
    This video has some mistakes that slipped in during the editing, can you spot them? If not, all of them are pointed out in the comment section. I'd recommend you to Google and explore why they're wrong and learn something. It's really interesting!
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  • @blankspace8104
    @blankspace8104 5 лет назад +2598

    Level 1: Every famous music producer ever.
    Level 2: NCS Producers.
    Level 3: A Jazz musician with FL Studio.
    # btw, lvl 3 is best one. Period.

    • @blankspace8104
      @blankspace8104 5 лет назад +6

      @Minecraft Platinum Fireworks Inc. lmeo ikr.

    • @Elektr0hazard
      @Elektr0hazard 5 лет назад +67

      After that you have the dude that made Minecraft's music. Shit's dope yo

    • @blankspace8104
      @blankspace8104 5 лет назад

      @@Elektr0hazard Lmeoo indeed.

    • @KMAsKorner
      @KMAsKorner 5 лет назад +41

      adding 9ths and 11ths to chords doesn't make it jazz... it's a whole different thing, like the blues... it's a feeling... from a jazz guitar college guy

    • @Myzbeats
      @Myzbeats 5 лет назад +2

      a great point. simplicity is key

  • @MIO9_sh
    @MIO9_sh 5 лет назад +105

    I personally think Level 2 is right at the sweet spot while level 3 is already overdone a bit

  • @CalmedByNature
    @CalmedByNature 4 года назад +143

    Level 1: Major/Minor Chords
    Level 2: Major/Minor 7th Chords
    Level 3: Major/Minor 7th / 9th / sus2 / sus4 / Passing Chords
    Level 4: *Mix and Match all three levels.* The points don't matter and the rules are all made up!
    Genuinely surprised to see so many people thinking one of these levels is better than the other. You should be using chords from all three levels! Sometimes a solid minor or major triad is exactly what a song calls for followed by a more dynamic sus2 or add9. Mix and match!

    • @illford
      @illford 4 года назад +4

      I think that's why most people are complaining because there isn't always a need to be as complex as the third

    • @quonkylops
      @quonkylops 3 года назад

      One of my favorite channels, surprised to see you here! Haha

  • @AnimalzyNL
    @AnimalzyNL 5 лет назад +284

    When I started producing I remember not knowing chords, and just making everything based on sounds. When I then listened some old tracks, I realised all of them were in proper chords, it just took me ages to find out, because I had to keep trying and changing notes. When I learned chords, the process of making tracks got sped up by like x5. This video is perfect for beginners.

  • @tzovgo
    @tzovgo 5 лет назад +7104

    How to produce better:
    1. Stop producing.
    2. learn music theory
    3. produce again

    • @Myzbeats
      @Myzbeats 5 лет назад +356

      it could definitely help, but we can't forget about all the great musicians that didn't know music theory

    • @Googahgee
      @Googahgee 5 лет назад +148

      MYZ there aren’t many of those

    • @Myzbeats
      @Myzbeats 5 лет назад +88

      Googahgee i feel like there’s more on a smaller level than you think. None of my friends know theory but we still can hear what’s right and what’s wrong. I like to think I’m a decent producer that doesn’t know theory. check me out and i know you’ll agree that my beats follow theory “rules”

    • @Myzbeats
      @Myzbeats 5 лет назад +8

      “Rules” for lack of a better word

    • @jurgullypurf
      @jurgullypurf 5 лет назад +37

      That's why I only do trap beats :)

  • @xXSinisterDeviceXx
    @xXSinisterDeviceXx 4 года назад +3741

    Honestly, level 2 sounded much better than level 3.

    • @1gnore_me.
      @1gnore_me. 4 года назад +189

      I feel like level 2 sounds better in isolation, but in the context of the song itself 3 sounds way better

    • @fannymunchkin2638
      @fannymunchkin2638 4 года назад +137

      @@1gnore_me. True. More complex doesn't necessarily mean better.

    • @ugurcanozeroglu
      @ugurcanozeroglu 4 года назад +108

      @@fannymunchkin2638 Wrong ! Your ears (brains) doesn't accept sophisticated sounds and moves because you wanna hear same things and match this melodies with your memories.Whenever you hear a new melody,uniqe movements, you can't accept this (if you re not a classical,jazz,contemporary listener) because you never heard of it.You re choosing always the familiar one.Thats why 500 million viewer for 3 chord songs and 50.000 viewer for sophisticated, jazz or classical pieces.Understanding 3 chords in 16 seconds is way more easier than understanding 12 chords in 16 seconds for your brain.

    • @fannymunchkin2638
      @fannymunchkin2638 4 года назад +134

      @@ugurcanozeroglu I think you just proved me right, not wrong...?

    • @ugurcanozeroglu
      @ugurcanozeroglu 4 года назад +13

      Nope...Think more, try hard.

  • @joelvibes375
    @joelvibes375 5 лет назад +1708

    this guy is upgrading the whole edm industry with one video

    • @MrTmj1996
      @MrTmj1996 5 лет назад +13

      I think this video summarize all the edm years hahahah

    • @woofelator
      @woofelator 5 лет назад +7

      Lol but edm producers do this all the time wym

    • @joelvibes375
      @joelvibes375 5 лет назад +8

      @@woofelator most songs are level 1

    • @SlamTheDragonPersonal
      @SlamTheDragonPersonal 5 лет назад +6

      @@zhanserikmusic that will never work

    • @Aqwil
      @Aqwil 5 лет назад +1

      Sub here

  • @Gulddk
    @Gulddk 5 лет назад +277

    Please make a full version of this track, it sounds fire

  • @1jurosado
    @1jurosado 4 года назад +28

    I feel like the Level 2 buildup combined with the Level 3 drop would sound the best. The complexity of some of the chords don't mesh well against the vocal line but on their own they add a really cool variation that makes the drop feel like it has more momentum.

  • @alexandremondo
    @alexandremondo 4 года назад +3289

    Level 1: Ok, usual.
    Level 2: Better, good additions.
    Level 3: Too much.

    • @cry2love
      @cry2love 4 года назад +5

      you look like Joshua Radin album Cover

    • @killuhace1929
      @killuhace1929 4 года назад

      @@cry2love lol

    • @leonroehrl1125
      @leonroehrl1125 4 года назад +68

      Yeah, I agree. It sounds unnatural and it gives me stress, whereas the 2nd level is calm but interesting.

    • @ryanrose2863
      @ryanrose2863 4 года назад +16

      But don't paintings look better when they have the maximum amount of colors possible?

    • @jared-
      @jared- 4 года назад +7

      @@ryanrose2863 Initially, I agreed with you there, but I think it brings up a much bigger debate. Some of my all time favorite paintings are extremely simplistic. Sometimes the silence says more than the noise. Anyway, if Level 3 removed the 2nd quick-transition chord, I'd certainly deem it the best out of the three. Otherwise, Level 2 takes the cake for me.

  • @Sognametall
    @Sognametall 5 лет назад +1460

    *uses lyrics generator*
    *sings*
    *makes a #1 billboard song*

    • @ofcanjan
      @ofcanjan 4 года назад +5

      OMG 334+ likes and no comments

    • @Sognametall
      @Sognametall 4 года назад +6

      AnjanTheGreat now there's one

    • @ofcanjan
      @ofcanjan 4 года назад

      But, before that, there weren’t any

    • @ofcanjan
      @ofcanjan 4 года назад

      But, before that, there weren’t any

    • @ofcanjan
      @ofcanjan 4 года назад

      But, before that, there weren’t any

  • @MusicOnTheDLo
    @MusicOnTheDLo 4 года назад +235

    Incorrect or misleading information in this video (with fun time markers!):
    1:21 - A chord consists of at least THREE notes, not two as stated in the video. Only 2 different notes is an interval or a double stop.
    2:34 - The chord progression is actually Cmin AbMaj EbMaj Bbmaj, not Major minor minor Major as shown in the video
    2:42 - True, these are diatonic chords, but how/why they are diatonic is not explained. Diatonic means that all the notes used in a melody/chord progression are in the key that the song is in. For example, if you’re in the key of C major (all the white keys on a piano) and you play ONLY the white keys, you’re playing something that is *diatonic* to the key of C.
    4:50 - When we write out keys, we ideally want to use every letter name once (A-G). This is true for all the standard keys we find in the circle of 5ths. That said, the key of C minor (used here) has an Ab and not a G#, as shown in the video.
    If it DID have a G#, there’d be a G and a G# in the same key, which would be super confusing, especially when written in standard notation.
    4:55 - Same thing as just noted above - D# should be Eb.
    The key of C minor is C D Eb F G Ab Bb (each note name is utilized)
    *NOT* C D D# F G G# A# (note names doubled up and thus way more confusing. And where’s B?)
    Also, side note, these are all still *Diatonic Chords*
    7:39 - Gm7/D# - Oof
    Gm7 is G Bb D F and then over D# -- see how this gets confusing when you have a D AND a D#?
    It would be better to call it an Eb, which would make it an EbM9 chord
    Nice editing, though!

    • @jaredcortes366
      @jaredcortes366 4 года назад +19

      Why do I feel like you're a classical musician? HAHA

    • @MusicOnTheDLo
      @MusicOnTheDLo 4 года назад +24

      @@jaredcortes366 I'm actually not, lol, but I do have 2 degrees in music

    • @peterphann
      @peterphann 4 года назад +13

      Moms Spaghetti Not when it provides misleading information.

    • @MusicOnTheDLo
      @MusicOnTheDLo 4 года назад +12

      Moms Spaghetti I enjoy things with accurate information more 🤷‍♂️

    • @DeepEgo
      @DeepEgo 4 года назад +2

      @@MusicOnTheDLo im not, i've just studied like 10 years

  • @myke.p
    @myke.p 5 лет назад +56

    Bro you make one of the funniest tutorials on internet without uttering a single word! A true artist indeed!

    • @equaius893
      @equaius893 5 лет назад +4

      he said "coming down the stars..."

  • @kingharbubbles
    @kingharbubbles 4 года назад +1092

    as someone who already understands music theory, this video gave me an aneurysm

    • @bekakokoladze7594
      @bekakokoladze7594 4 года назад +29

      Java why is that?

    • @kingharbubbles
      @kingharbubbles 4 года назад +755

      @@bekakokoladze7594 1) a chord consists of at least 3 notes, 2 notes is an interval
      2) at 2:34 literally every chord except for the last one is named incorrectly
      3) the way he describes diatonic triads at 2:39 is extremely misleading, you can use diatonic triads that aren't just those 4 chords. saying "avoid diatonic triads at any cost" is an absurd statement as well, since "diatonic triads" just refers to the native chords in a key.
      4) he mixes up enharmonic spelling of notes quite a bit, for example at 4:48 the G# should be called Ab. calling it G# can make it extremely confusing for people who then go on to study music theory using sheet music and not FL studio. the D# should also be called an Eb
      5) at 7:37 he starts building a Gm7 chord, but when he plays it it becomes a G7 chord
      6) it's clear that at level 3 even he doesn't know what he's doing, the voice leading is all over the place which is probably the main reason people are saying it sounds bad, that on top of the fact that it looks like he's just adding random extensions with little thought put into it at all
      and that's just the stuff i picked up in one run through. this video is VERY misleading and if a beginner takes it to heart it's probably going to give them a very flawed foundation for music theory

    • @marr9060
      @marr9060 4 года назад +72

      @@kingharbubbles thanks for explaining!

    • @OregoneTrees
      @OregoneTrees 4 года назад +58

      Do you know some RUclips channels that really understand music theory? because I really want to learn but don't know where to go

    • @OregoneTrees
      @OregoneTrees 4 года назад +3

      @Dinuka Herath thx dude

  • @therabbitcat
    @therabbitcat 4 года назад +174

    Level 1: Not bad, upgrade
    Level 2: Nice 😅, but upgrade
    Level 3: OMG, NO, GO BACK, OHHHH

    • @KendineYoutuber
      @KendineYoutuber 3 года назад +1

      Level 3 is cool for the drop. But not for break. (Sorry my english :P) 😅

    • @-lakshya7288
      @-lakshya7288 3 года назад +1

      @@KendineRUclipsr Your English is perfect!

    • @KendineYoutuber
      @KendineYoutuber 3 года назад +1

      Haha😅 love you guys.❤

  • @anupamkhargharia1852
    @anupamkhargharia1852 5 лет назад +385

    God: You have 10 minutes and 32 seconds to learn as much of music theory as possible.
    Me:

  • @chasmmusicc
    @chasmmusicc 5 лет назад +34

    Please use this drop in a full track. Obviously change the lyrics since you're not happy with them, but the drop was fire 🔥😍😍
    Brooks style FTW!!

  • @Ngasii
    @Ngasii 4 года назад +2

    All 3 in context sound amazing. I am very partially to how Level 3 makes me feel a 2013/2014 Zedd and Savant type of way. I first got into their work in those years🔥

  • @jasonboness3871
    @jasonboness3871 5 лет назад +203

    Best mix: Level 2 before the buildup, Level 3 after buildup

    • @SamadSaVage
      @SamadSaVage 5 лет назад +11

      Jason Boness LITERALLY MY THOUGHTS

    • @HaveYouTriedGuillotines
      @HaveYouTriedGuillotines 5 лет назад +9

      The bass harmonizes with the chords better in the second part of the third version. Or at least that's what my ears are picking up.

    • @chiefdenis
      @chiefdenis 5 лет назад

      I prefer lvl 3 except for the second and fourth quarter of the build up

    • @rys3131
      @rys3131 5 лет назад +1

      Lvl 2 all the way for me pls.

    • @turbet5
      @turbet5 4 года назад +2

      9:18 + 10:05 =)

  • @emanuelelambertini9862
    @emanuelelambertini9862 5 лет назад +190

    No one:
    Vories: I'm gonna end this producer career🤯

    • @niccster1061
      @niccster1061 5 лет назад +1

      lol he's the one in the wrong though. you arent supposed to avoid diatonic triads at all costs. Those advanced chords arent better. they are simply DIFFERENT and each one has its use. By only using advanced chords you are creatively LIMITING yourself. ALL types of chords are important

    • @valentingramm5801
      @valentingramm5801 5 лет назад +1

      @@niccster1061 no

    • @niccster1061
      @niccster1061 5 лет назад

      Joel Gramm damn you really persuaded me didn't you. Your detailed explanations truly astounding............
      If your going to tell me no... tell me why.

    • @valentingramm5801
      @valentingramm5801 5 лет назад +1

      @@niccster1061 😂😂. I think partly you're right, the more complicated isnt always the better but diatonic triads are the absolute minimum of what you can do and I'm not saying they sound bad but you always can make it sound more interesting by adding some colours.

    • @niccster1061
      @niccster1061 5 лет назад

      @@valentingramm5801 sometimes those extra colors change what the chord says, and can completely change the feel of the song

  • @nightcoreshitass
    @nightcoreshitass 4 года назад +4

    I enjoyed level three more, it provided more of a future bass vibe to the music. I also enjoyed how the pull of the leading tone was exemplified in levels 2 and 3.

  • @Jiegornaut
    @Jiegornaut 4 года назад +1391

    Tells you not to do pop song chords
    Goes ahead and makes a pop song.

    • @FernieCanto
      @FernieCanto 4 года назад +112

      More like:
      > Teaches people how to build chords
      > Doesn't now how to use sharps and flats properly

    • @wiczus6102
      @wiczus6102 4 года назад +1

      haha gold

    • @AstroflashYT
      @AstroflashYT 4 года назад +7

      @@FernieCanto What do you mean?
      Also on stage 3 is he just adding passing chords?

    • @SaturdayWinter
      @SaturdayWinter 4 года назад +11

      @Diego Sosa Pop future house :D tbh nothing wrong with making pop

    • @FernieCanto
      @FernieCanto 4 года назад +24

      @@AstroflashYT The Fm7 chord should be F-Ab-C-Eb. He's using sharps when he should be using flats. And if you don't know when to use one or the other, you should not be making harmony tutorials.

  • @mavveflexman
    @mavveflexman 5 лет назад +52

    I'm in love with the "level 2" chords

    • @themandownstairs4765
      @themandownstairs4765 5 лет назад

      Me too! add9's, 7's, sus2's and sus4's, all give a track some variety

  • @pelokio233
    @pelokio233 4 года назад +1

    I have been trying to study music theory for months now and today is the first time I understood why 5th are called 5th.
    I am weeping happy tears rn. Thank you, thank you, may the gods of EDM bless your kind heart

  • @kallawrence9328
    @kallawrence9328 4 года назад +325

    the lyrics sound like a chainsmokers song

  • @jonahlynx94
    @jonahlynx94 4 года назад +521

    You've convinced me to reinstall fruity loops.

  • @coryt93
    @coryt93 4 года назад +4

    Who else really liked “coming down the stars, going through your veins, I will be the air for you”? Fuck, that’s really nice.

  • @itisohm
    @itisohm 5 лет назад +667

    Everyone: *starts avoiding Diatonic Triads.*
    Me: *Plays Diatonic Triads.*
    Also Me: stonks ↗️

    • @thecoolesteva6
      @thecoolesteva6 5 лет назад +2

      St0nks!!

    • @Sean-rx3rf
      @Sean-rx3rf 5 лет назад +1

      youre playing zero sum

    • @itisohm
      @itisohm 5 лет назад

      @@Sean-rx3rf excuse me?

    • @shootertrump7315
      @shootertrump7315 5 лет назад +2

      ØHM he said that you’re playing zero sum.

    • @itisohm
      @itisohm 5 лет назад

      @@shootertrump7315 aight lol. Had to search it up tho 😅

  • @ravisrivastava394
    @ravisrivastava394 5 лет назад +108

    Its 12:30am in india nd my night is going cool arcade dropped the vdo ryos too now vories

  • @DCeeMusik
    @DCeeMusik 4 года назад +5

    To me, all levels have their purposes. Level 1 and 2 is for the clubs and festivals to jump and to make hits. Level 3 is for the artist to go deeper and wow people.
    It's up to how far you want to go.
    Great video describing this and giving a refresher to music heads, like me.

  • @MichaelOrtega
    @MichaelOrtega 5 лет назад +42

    As a Pianist, this is very interesting. I also use FL Studio for composing 👍

    • @finkyfreak8515
      @finkyfreak8515 3 года назад

      just dont finger a wrong minor and everything will be good :D

  • @NeonDefense385
    @NeonDefense385 5 лет назад +410

    "heY I Made thiS cOOl cHorDs"
    Proceeds to make i v iv vi

    • @TadValente
      @TadValente 5 лет назад +6

      thought this the second i heard it lmaoo great vid tho

    • @d.c.beckendorff1323
      @d.c.beckendorff1323 5 лет назад +5

      TECHNICALLY that should be written I V IV vi if major, or i V/v iv VI if minor. I feel like a complete dick for correcting you on that but oh well.

    • @MaximusArgyros
      @MaximusArgyros 5 лет назад

      What about vi IV I V? Or I V vi IV. If you really wanna get interesting, there's I ii IV V. So many progressions!

    • @kurostyx9124
      @kurostyx9124 5 лет назад +2

      it is actually vi IV I V that is mainstream i call it 6415 lol

    • @Xwing195
      @Xwing195 4 года назад

      vi IV I V

  • @redbullcj
    @redbullcj 2 года назад +1

    This video is extremely helpful. I will admit that I have been producing for almost “10 years” and have been the most hard headed person about it. I peaked in 2014 because I stopped learning. Never learned chord progression, proper music theory, mixing etc. To people just getting started, don’t make this same mistake. Don’t try to be self taught. I wasted a lot of time and now I feel like I’m starting over from scratch.

  • @Voriesmusic
    @Voriesmusic  5 лет назад +673

    Which version is your favourite ??🔥
    IMPORTANT:
    This video has some mistakes that slipped in during the editing, can you spot them? If not, all of them are pointed out in the comment section. I'd recommend you to Google and explore why they're wrong and learn something. It's really interesting!

    • @romino666
      @romino666 5 лет назад +14

      Hi From France

    • @kevinbonilla3959
      @kevinbonilla3959 5 лет назад +172

      I prefered the level 2 for the verse and level 3 for the drop

    • @StartOfAnEra
      @StartOfAnEra 5 лет назад +56

      Level 3 sounded really cool in the drop and made me think of a Brooks kind of song. In the verse I prefer Level 2 though. Just sounds better to the ear in my opinion. Level 3 gives me anxiety.

    • @axelpeters
      @axelpeters 5 лет назад +17

      Dude I love your video editing😂😂

    • @DFU_Velto
      @DFU_Velto 5 лет назад +10

      Hi from France too, and I prefer the 2nd version

  • @heavyrush7635
    @heavyrush7635 5 лет назад +125

    level 3 sounds cool, but a bit complicated for this genre of edm, especially that dominant seventh in the middle of pattern. i think future house like this sounds better when it more straight forward. but its a matter of taste🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @heavyrush7635
      @heavyrush7635 5 лет назад +3

      Tru Lulu u damn right, i am exactly him

    • @rowdyrudy3761
      @rowdyrudy3761 5 лет назад +6

      You’re not wrong. It’s a great example for adding more color to a progression but I doubt anyone would settle with it as a final result. I wouldn’t say too complicated. It’s just clashing with the melody.

    • @Michael_Faze
      @Michael_Faze 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, I also did not like the third level in this demo track

    • @heavyrush7635
      @heavyrush7635 5 лет назад +2

      Rowdy Rudy Jr i do not say its TOO complicated, its just might sound unexpectable for “mass” ears, if you get what i mean

    • @azertuyop2955
      @azertuyop2955 5 лет назад +1

      ​@@heavyrush7635 Well, the point is to learn music theory to people, not to make the best EDM track :)
      Personally, I 'm not a fan of EDM, but with more V7 - i, it would sound more interesting to me lol

  • @stevenclark1234
    @stevenclark1234 4 года назад

    These cut scenes are actually funny. Not over used, and put in at just the right moments. I love it

  • @birdie4623
    @birdie4623 5 лет назад +21

    this is the funniest music lesson I've watched

  • @tyranosurasmax
    @tyranosurasmax 5 лет назад +34

    level 3 is why less is more. It's more complex but doesn't sound better

    • @imnotasher4892
      @imnotasher4892 4 года назад

      only in some genres, in stuff like bossa nova complex cords sound great

    • @Helio_Asou
      @Helio_Asou 4 года назад +1

      For me level 3 was pretty simple lol.
      The problem here is how he applied the concept. It wasn't applied very well

  • @SAYDATDARIUS
    @SAYDATDARIUS 4 года назад +3

    this is actually very well said. its very hard explaining music theory to ppl who dont know how to even begin to fathom

  • @edwardjameskenway2831
    @edwardjameskenway2831 5 лет назад +5

    When words fail, video editing works. Really man I've watched a lot of tutorials where guys go on speaking gibberish and I understood nothing. Until you uploaded this. Thanks a lot Vories ❤

  • @jasonmus
    @jasonmus 4 года назад +309

    Needlessly confusing using those sharps instead of flats. I don't think I've ever seen anyone represent a minor chord as a sharp 2nd rather than a flat 3rd.

    • @FernieCanto
      @FernieCanto 4 года назад +55

      Hint: when people mix up sharps and flats, that's the biggest sign that their knowledge is far more limited than they believe.
      (I say that from personal experience...)

    • @samuelwhite3173
      @samuelwhite3173 4 года назад +4

      You should easily be able to interchange the two (sharp 2nd - flat 3rd) especially if you start dealing with quartertones.

    • @jasonmus
      @jasonmus 4 года назад +21

      @@samuelwhite3173 I think this sort of video that is trying to educate people should do it's best not to confuse people by using non standard terms and concepts.Yes, I know what he's talking about, but there's plenty of people that are now very confused because everywhere else is telling them about flat 3rds in minor chords.

    • @ARZiehm
      @ARZiehm 4 года назад +18

      Lol he lost credibility when the first progression simultaneously had Ab and A# chords.
      But 2 seconds later he notated it as a Bb chord? Lol

    • @oldnelson4298
      @oldnelson4298 4 года назад +11

      @@samuelwhite3173 If you're using quartertones then that's even more reason to stick to standards and not mix up sharp 2nds and flat 3rds. There is no good reason to call a minor 3rd a sharp 2nd. If you do that what is your 2nd note?

  • @ShadesOfVlog
    @ShadesOfVlog 4 года назад +1

    You explained the placement of the chords and the different spacing between minor and major in the beginning, way better than any other video on youtube. Normally they confuse me and I get frustrated but this was super helpful so thanks mate!

  • @azsu9644
    @azsu9644 5 лет назад +591

    *14 year old girl hears the lyrics*
    *also 14 year old girl* that's deep

  • @gedanketank4541
    @gedanketank4541 5 лет назад +80

    Sounds like every Eurovision song ever with those lyrics lol

  • @tispermusic1538
    @tispermusic1538 4 года назад +56

    The lyrics should be more like:
    Coming down The stairs
    I'll pee the air for you...

  • @LegitCharge
    @LegitCharge 5 лет назад +114

    I feel like most of the people who send you emails are just little kids who watched one tutorial on FL Studio, messed around with it until a chord sounded right and didn't even bother to make sure they were played in the correct location, and then tried to collab with you for the attention. I've been studying music theory for nine years and that submission made me physically face palm.

    • @LegitCharge
      @LegitCharge 5 лет назад +4

      @@ZSVisuals Ah, I didn't know. I'm new to this channel xD. And yeah, they're uncultured kids.

    • @MrTee-uy5tl
      @MrTee-uy5tl 4 года назад +15

      LegitCharge to be fair we all started some kind of way, and if they think it sounds great man just let them be happy about their progress. If you smash em down like that they possibly won’t continue to make music, in the end we all learn something new every day don’t we? And we all wanna get better, you started small as well, just as everyone at one point. Give ‘em constructive feedback, and they’ll learn something instead of being smashed down.

    • @LegitCharge
      @LegitCharge 4 года назад +1

      @@MrTee-uy5tl I'm just saying you don't start out asking a really huge RUclipsr to collab. That's not building up, thats an attempted 500ft jump and it's looked down upon.

    • @MrTee-uy5tl
      @MrTee-uy5tl 4 года назад +3

      LegitCharge dude you had dreams when u were young too, why you hatin’. Let ‘em be, easy as that 😂 of course it’s a stretch and it’s not realistic but hey he heard them, so it’s not that big of a reach to collab with him if you send him some dope shit he maybe even listens to it. I mean they have their dreams and they try to do their best, just stop hating all the time

    • @LegitCharge
      @LegitCharge 4 года назад +1

      @ That's right, I am. I have no reason to have sex when I'm underage.

  • @samuelshipman9712
    @samuelshipman9712 4 года назад +4

    This actually helped so much. I've started to learn this in school and this just solidified everything.

  • @alperark
    @alperark 4 года назад +10

    Here is the perfect drop plan:
    A PART - Level 2
    B PART - Level 3

  • @3ricMusic
    @3ricMusic 5 лет назад +21

    Something important to note: Level 3 chords (in this video) does not mean that your song is better!! You can make a banger with level 1 chords... do what feel right and sometimes less is more :DD
    have a great day!!

    • @ax1338
      @ax1338 5 лет назад +6

      Using both 2 and 3 at different times would sound very cool

  • @rafalxz2200
    @rafalxz2200 5 лет назад +4

    The level 1 chord and the melody already sounds dope enough...

  • @JustinMontanino
    @JustinMontanino 4 года назад +4

    A masterclass in video editing disguised as a music theory lesson. Thumbs up on both

  • @abhishekpattanaik1781
    @abhishekpattanaik1781 5 лет назад +15

    Vories you are awesome!! We definitely needed this video the most.❤️❤️

  • @ZekuChanU
    @ZekuChanU 5 лет назад +69

    Every English teacher: “alright now write a 5 page essay on the interpretation of the song lyrics”

    • @baeplum
      @baeplum 4 года назад +1

      Zekolwolf I totally understand

  • @bigmuneh
    @bigmuneh 4 года назад +4

    funniest editing ever loved the way he presented his pack lmfaoo

  • @edboy484
    @edboy484 5 лет назад +25

    Level 3 really isn't much more complex than level 2

  • @entityidentity1773
    @entityidentity1773 5 лет назад +44

    2:32 chord qualities are actually: minor; major; major; major. Hence the vi IV I V.

    • @BetheXception
      @BetheXception 5 лет назад +3

      I thought exactly the same. lol. And then at 2:55, what kind of chord is that with a G# C D#. What is the theory behind it? Did i miss something? lol

    • @CodBoiz
      @CodBoiz 5 лет назад +3

      i agree with lowtemper here maybe just a mistake while he subbing the vid . @xception that part is right the first chord is g sharp major or a flat major , depends on what scale u in

    • @VideoKam
      @VideoKam 5 лет назад +3

      @@BetheXception because G# is enharmonic to Ab. Fl studio only does sharps so it can be confusing when talking about theory

    • @BetheXception
      @BetheXception 5 лет назад

      @@CodBoiz but the first chord a few seconds before it was Cm, right? And then suddenly it is a G# major?

    • @CodBoiz
      @CodBoiz 5 лет назад +1

      @@BetheXception that called inverted chord , when u move up or down a note in the triad it still the same chord . Watch 1:48 again

  • @asliceofbred4882
    @asliceofbred4882 3 года назад +102

    Normal people : There is no chord as sus as an impostor
    Me , an intellectual : Bbsus4

  • @naitsab1
    @naitsab1 4 года назад +106

    Going through your veigns
    I will be the air for you
    *Heart Attack Incoming*

  • @OSHEEN
    @OSHEEN 5 лет назад +6

    At first i thought it was a gmail ad!.... Anyways awesome video as always

  • @tankomarcell789
    @tankomarcell789 4 года назад

    If this is what I think it is, you just saved me.
    I had no idea how chords worked and how I had to build them up amd I just had to use samples. So already, thank you for helping me get into music more, thus express my feelings better.
    Thank you for preventing me becoming numb.

  • @blixmusicofficial
    @blixmusicofficial 5 лет назад +4

    Bro, I kinda liked the vocals xD plz release on spotify!!!!

  • @Schradermusic
    @Schradermusic 5 лет назад +25

    Damn, I was expecting some Einstein equations.

    • @TraxtasyMedia
      @TraxtasyMedia 5 лет назад

      We got clickbaited 😂
      READ EINSTEIN and intentially klicked. Good tutorial anyway

  • @BuilderBob1
    @BuilderBob1 4 года назад

    I was watching this and was like, "The Unison Midi Chord Pack would make this so much easier!", because I already have it. And then I was very glad when you brought it up, because it really does take the headache out of making chord progressions.

    • @illford
      @illford 4 года назад

      Loool, I can understand using the if you know no theory but you will soon realise you could've just spent a few hours learning and saved the money haha

  • @iakovzhitomirskiy1569
    @iakovzhitomirskiy1569 4 года назад +61

    8:47 sounds like Alan Walker
    9:19 sounds like Marshmello
    9:50 sounds like TheFatRat
    #NoOffense

  • @ramonmuller2069
    @ramonmuller2069 5 лет назад +4

    You are so talented. Your videos are very helpful and inspiring for music producer. Keep it up you are amazing! ❤️🙌

  • @vladpout8658
    @vladpout8658 4 года назад +499

    2 notes are not a chord, but an interval, a chord is made of 3 notes or more

    • @ericshayelankford7883
      @ericshayelankford7883 4 года назад +17

      Right? why is not everyone talking about that? haha

    • @vladpout8658
      @vladpout8658 4 года назад +7

      Because this is a detail for a lot of people, but important for an other part too, it's knowledge

    • @patryknarbut
      @patryknarbut 4 года назад +54

      Interval is a "distance" between two notes. 2 notes indeed can form chords, like 1-5-1 (80% of music with electric distorted guitars use it notoriously)

    • @vladpout8658
      @vladpout8658 4 года назад +2

      @@patryknarbut he didn't use it/say it on this sense but yes

    • @ericshayelankford7883
      @ericshayelankford7883 4 года назад +25

      @@patryknarbut traditionally, you need 3 notes to make a chord. Two notes is called a dyad. Power Chords, (the 1-5-1) thing you're talking about are a relatively new thing, and are only sometimes called chords when there are other harmonics introduced from the distortion associated with electric guitar (where the term Power Chord originated). What's the name of a C-G-C chord? ;)

  • @diegoarmando123dm
    @diegoarmando123dm 4 года назад +60

    Bro, everything’s ok, but many of the # should have been b instead
    Just to name the chords correctly
    Fm is made of F, Ab, C. Even though the G# sounds the same, the theory makes it an Ab

    • @AleBaldeon
      @AleBaldeon 4 года назад +7

      yes, I almost died watching the A# in the chord progression

    • @manasez2548
      @manasez2548 4 года назад +4

      Diego Martinez when you got the music theory background to understand this comment :,)

    • @manasez2548
      @manasez2548 4 года назад +1

      Diego Martinez literally got on exam on this on thursday

    • @giygas7392
      @giygas7392 4 года назад +4

      Yeah I think this guy is furthering a stereotype of "producers don't know shit about theory." It feels like this video is trying to come up with a "formula" for making music without knowing how music actually works.
      I'm no master composer myself, but I at least know that FG#C isn't a chord. This is why I think it's way better to use actual musical notation to write music, and maybe have a keyboard on hand if possible.

    • @bjarneb8966
      @bjarneb8966 4 года назад +1

      @@giygas7392 "how music works"? lol, music works with differnet notes, put together. That's it. Nothing more, nothing less. So, if he wants to call it "FG#C, he can do it. If it's right in the classical way, then we can discuss, but this video is for producers in a DAW, and not sheet music.

  • @KynatNL
    @KynatNL 5 лет назад +21

    Level 2 performs best with the singing of the melody, while level 3 performs best with the synth playing the melody

    • @ronjohnson557
      @ronjohnson557 4 года назад

      You get it

    • @coryt93
      @coryt93 4 года назад

      Which is why lvl 2 wins because there’s lyrics.

  • @QuantumQuibbles
    @QuantumQuibbles 4 года назад

    This is easily the single most helpful thing I have ever seen regarding music theory and chords.

  • @l01
    @l01 5 лет назад +7

    You should upload the vocals and let your viewers create full songs with it. Then rating them after.

  • @Glnn_n
    @Glnn_n 5 лет назад +6

    Dude you are one of my favourite youtubers and definitely talking music wise! Keep these tutorials coming you really help people getting started!
    Also the sylenth1 preset for these chords, is it in the midi pack aswell? Anyway dope video again man🔥❤

  • @snpkvt
    @snpkvt 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial. I'm a piano player, but

  • @charactername263
    @charactername263 5 лет назад +8

    I can already imagine "Producers" making minmaj7 chords and wondering why the magic formula isn't working.

  • @emdash8944
    @emdash8944 4 года назад +691

    i read the title as "epstein didnt kill himself"

  • @vecxxmusic
    @vecxxmusic 3 года назад +1

    Great video man! Explanation is really good and the video is very funny to watch. Also very inspirational, since it gives you ideas on how to build your own patterns for colourful chords. Thx again maaaaaan!!!

  • @danemiller4852
    @danemiller4852 4 года назад +892

    Am I the only one who didnt like the level 3 chords?

    • @FernieCanto
      @FernieCanto 4 года назад +88

      No, you're not. The harmony is stilted and the voice leading is awful. But what to expect from someone who get enharmonics wrong?

    • @EpicMStudios
      @EpicMStudios 4 года назад +13

      Secondary dominants and basic reharmonization are such useful tools to have though. The progression kinda went overboard but when used correctly they make a huge difference in making a basic progression sound interesting.

    • @meshuathegoodboy4571
      @meshuathegoodboy4571 4 года назад +18

      ya 2 is the best

    • @icondark
      @icondark 4 года назад +17

      The lvl 3 chords sounded kinda busy, especially compared to the melody. I got the idea, but that implementation of it didn't vibe with me.

    • @Vlakoosh
      @Vlakoosh 4 года назад

      Yes

  • @quadzilla1762
    @quadzilla1762 5 лет назад +13

    Question: Do you plan to release your vocals for remixing? I love your voice man!

  • @rodlinjunior9446
    @rodlinjunior9446 8 месяцев назад

    Even After 4 years as a producer I'm watching this video, not because I want to know Chords, but because this song made out of some nonsense lyrics, just sound SOOOO GOOOD in my ears

  • @YounRangr
    @YounRangr 4 года назад +3

    Personally, starting with level 2 is a great way to lift off with a track but expanding towards the level 3 state with a level 2 and 1 final bars would be something I would try.

  • @XYZTrooper
    @XYZTrooper 4 года назад +13

    I'm surprised, you made a video on chords and didn't cover chord resolution.

    • @patryknarbut
      @patryknarbut 4 года назад +8

      Cause he probably learnt harmony 3 days ago just to sell midi packs lol

  • @SpookySkeleton738
    @SpookySkeleton738 4 года назад

    I'm only half way through so I dunno if this is noted, but while making chords when there are other things playing, it's important to make sure the different instruments don't clash with each other, for instance, you wouldn't want the vocals creating a minor second with one of the chords because that would sound horrible and be something you want to avoid unless you're writing mathcore.
    Also, when writing progressions using complex chords, it's important to be mindful of the melody that's created by the chord progression, sometimes intervals (particularly thirds and fifths) can override the sense of melody from the root and throw off what you're trying to do, you can usually sort this out by using an inversion of the chord.

  • @данил-д9е6м
    @данил-д9е6м 3 года назад +5

    oh god, i want this full track

  • @ИванБунша-ь7ь
    @ИванБунша-ь7ь 4 года назад +28

    2:36 you have a mistake.
    "MINOR-MAJOR-MAJOR-MAJOR"

    • @razuberii77
      @razuberii77 4 года назад +2

      @Me, Also Me :D nice one.

  • @marcelmiagi4579
    @marcelmiagi4579 4 года назад

    Great video man. The third was by far the most interesting

  • @romanferguson4032
    @romanferguson4032 4 года назад +4

    how to make a whole song from this video:
    start with Level 1 + prechorus+chorus
    switch to Level 2 + verse, then prechorus+chorus
    keep Level 2 for verse 2 here, then Level 3 preview with prechorus, and drop full Level 3 with chorus
    pro tip: take the extra harmonic melody in Level 3 and use a different sounding lead instead

  • @mannie2747
    @mannie2747 5 лет назад +7

    the 2nd version is my favourite aahhh yeah

  • @jeetrahate7690
    @jeetrahate7690 4 года назад

    You've changed my perspective on using chords thanks alot

  • @zawar5951
    @zawar5951 3 года назад +3

    The best tutorial of RUclips music history

  • @lukasbeckmusic
    @lukasbeckmusic 4 года назад +8

    I would make my track like :
    First drop: level 2
    Second drop : level 3

  • @EddieDiggz
    @EddieDiggz 4 года назад

    I still reference this video from time to time. You explained everything so beautifully. My composing skills have improved. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @ewanarends5512
    @ewanarends5512 5 лет назад +16

    this was recommended for me but just uploaded lol

  • @fakm2741
    @fakm2741 5 лет назад +8

    This saved my whole producing career 😂

  • @skullish7046
    @skullish7046 4 года назад +1

    i honestly view each level as like a different drop to the finished song, because it progressively gets more complex but still stays within the same original idea

  • @AdityaTiwari-mc1ug
    @AdityaTiwari-mc1ug 4 года назад +3

    I just can't imagine the full song... That would be sick

    • @schildkroete97
      @schildkroete97 3 года назад

      its every ncs house song ever. even the lyrics fit the style perfectly

  • @EternalEvanesce
    @EternalEvanesce 4 года назад +1

    Yes level two sounds great! I'd love to hear this song in full..

  • @djozom
    @djozom 5 лет назад +27

    What kind of plugin do u use for piano chords?
    Please they are just beautiful 🥺💘

    • @mannie2747
      @mannie2747 5 лет назад

      true

    • @hahuyvu1952
      @hahuyvu1952 5 лет назад +4

      Maybe fl key

    • @djozom
      @djozom 5 лет назад

      H Triple I think it was Sylenth 1, but its a default preset or a buyed one?

    • @bas2661
      @bas2661 5 лет назад

      @@djozom i think it are the rhodes from harmor or harmless just select the rhodes presets

    • @kotamcsoda
      @kotamcsoda 5 лет назад

      Sylenth1 preset, not sure the name, though.

  • @thomas.j.s
    @thomas.j.s 5 лет назад +73

    6:02 lmao it’s lydian time
    props to anyone that knows what i’m talking about

    • @amaice
      @amaice 5 лет назад +4

      SHARP THAT 4 BB

    • @salmonmeister
      @salmonmeister 5 лет назад +1

      Learned about it in music camp 😎

    • @juancruzciacci1262
      @juancruzciacci1262 5 лет назад

      HEY THAT'S TRUE!!!!!

    • @TheSnos15
      @TheSnos15 4 года назад

      srsly? it's just do minor scale (Cm)

    • @juancruzciacci1262
      @juancruzciacci1262 4 года назад +1

      @@TheSnos15 it's not. It's the key of G# (sol sharp). When he plays D (re), that would be the augmented fourth that corresponds to G# Lydian. The root is G#, not C.

  • @randomcatch8588
    @randomcatch8588 3 года назад

    man i love you and your work so much. thank you you are an inspiration. you are amazing who ever you are

  • @fletskys8374
    @fletskys8374 5 лет назад +12

    Level 1 sounds like an old school dance song, while level 2 sounds like a more modern progressive house track

  • @CryptoMed
    @CryptoMed 4 года назад +11

    My advice to you guys if you want to be a successful producer yoh should first take courses on how to play on keyboard + reading the notes. After that learn how to use the software
    Good luck