5 Chord Patterns for 5 Different Emotions

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2021
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Комментарии • 373

  • @freeagentleo1618
    @freeagentleo1618 2 года назад +1010

    0:56 Happy Chords
    4:40 Sad chords
    8:12 Uplifting Chords
    11:10 Powerful/Aggressive Chords
    17:00 Dark Chords

  • @tredfxman
    @tredfxman 2 года назад +841

    For chord writing: What i recomend you guys to do is download a favorite song with as few instruments as possible and a clear main instrument. I used Rihannas song - Stay. Then import that into daw. Then i put repeat region on for each chord pattern the song has and put on solo. Then i try to imitate each and every note each chord has by ear until i completed writing off the entire song by ear! - You can do it to! Its called Ear Training & is extremely useful! 👍

    • @psyclone1349
      @psyclone1349 2 года назад +28

      Yes ur right, i learned a lot by recreating Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran, u can use a lot of Ed Sheeran songs cus they r mostly a guitar or piano or both.

    • @dhil3571
      @dhil3571 2 года назад +15

      piggy backing off this. you can also use an analyzer, spectrum if I'm not mistaken (at least in FL studio) to copy the notes in the chord.

    • @felixkesso
      @felixkesso 2 года назад +10

      Good tip also captain chords is great for making something quick and fast to get u going and also adding the tips for this video makes your chords better

    • @AugnierCalyenin
      @AugnierCalyenin 2 года назад +4

      This is truly a great tip. I only learned about this back with Deadmau5 - Strobe, I was fascinated by the song and couldn't find any stuff online back then and had to use this technique to recreate the song to learn from it.
      I'd also like to recommend Orb Suite. It is split between different plugins such as chords, melody, bass and arpeggiator. First you load the chords, randomize to get chords you like, then you can add any of the other plugins (melody, bass etc) and it will create notes for it based on the chords from the Orb Suite chord plugin. Very helpful to destroy writers block and get freshest of fresh ideas.

    • @tonygoodwinjr9293
      @tonygoodwinjr9293 2 года назад

      I use base notes so i can play both piano chords & guitar rhythm notes. Then i move to lead piano & guitar. After that i fill it with drums. & i add after that. All songs follow basic notes no matter the speed or lyrics. Just a different key

  • @DJaycerOfficial
    @DJaycerOfficial 2 года назад +44

    Tips for music making: don’t be afraid to go out of scale. There also is no right or wrong to music making. My favorite type of chords to end a progression are the c suspended and then g major, which kind of gives it that sort of Disney movie vibe.

    • @stephanethomas2186
      @stephanethomas2186 10 месяцев назад

      “don’t be afraid to go out of scale”
      So true. Just consider groups like Sonic Youth, listen and try to guess the chords/notes they play… ^^
      Plus, the diatonic scale is the main occidental approche, but some people do differently in other part of the world. And even considering the diatonic scale, there is a relatively large range of frequencies in just one semitone.
      I think of Sonic Youth when I read “out of scale”, but I too like (in an other genre) Kölsch, who also makes great music while being sometime “out of key”.
      It’s fun to think that in the middle-age, what was considered admissible chords was an even more reduced set than nowadays.

  • @s3vva
    @s3vva 2 года назад +345

    Guys, remember that it's also important whether or not your progression is moving down or up in pitch. A chord progression that moves down causes the listener to feel sadder since the progression imitates a sigh and lack of hope. On the contrary, when your progression moves upwards, the feeling of happiness and motivation is underlined :D

    • @kjkjkj939
      @kjkjkj939 2 года назад +6

      This is key for EDM music

    • @Souix1983
      @Souix1983 2 года назад +14

      not all the time, take a listen at the 28 days later soundtrack. the pattern rises up but it still remains dark and hopeless

    • @rodthom86
      @rodthom86 2 года назад +1

      It's very used in classical music since always.

    • @sidneyviegas935
      @sidneyviegas935 2 года назад +8

      @@Souix1983 that’s because there’s so much more that influences emotion in a song, it’s not just this, it’s also time n everything else that gives the ambience.. imo music is the most fun thing there is to get your creativity out solely cuz of the reason that everything connects to each other, and everything has to add up together, you can’t do half of the work; it’s all or nothing..

    • @scruffmaster0185
      @scruffmaster0185 2 года назад +2

      Neat advice 👌

  • @jonnywickham2012
    @jonnywickham2012 2 года назад +149

    "Un-cheeseify the chord pattern"
    - Alex Rome 2021

    • @KartikChugh
      @KartikChugh 2 года назад

      Drink every time he says uncheesify!

  • @AlexRome
    @AlexRome  2 года назад +44

    Hey everyone! What types of tutorials would you like to see more of this year? I'm going to stop taking month-long breaks and begin posting weekly stuff. Reply here and let me know what you want!

    • @lucasd3658
      @lucasd3658 2 года назад +3

      i remember someone commenting some time ago to do a tutorial of making an acoustic version of a song, that would be amazing! Great video btw:)

    • @IlyaPrevost
      @IlyaPrevost 2 года назад +4

      Could you teach us, how to make the bass sound at 12:50 ?

    • @befitmyfriend
      @befitmyfriend 2 года назад +1

      Sad chords and melodies

    • @jesperek93
      @jesperek93 2 года назад +8

      How to choose the right drum sounds that fit together and how to eq them :)

    • @davidlundeen9472
      @davidlundeen9472 2 года назад

      Rry

  • @lunaticzeroone
    @lunaticzeroone 2 года назад +115

    it's so crazy how these smaller content creators can make really good stuff like this, it's real helpful, probably great for people experiencing writer's block as well

    • @jaywanimationz
      @jaywanimationz 2 года назад

      Facts

    • @DJJuxtapose
      @DJJuxtapose 2 года назад

      I just came along this channel and it basically gets straight into the subject and nails it. Super rare in RUclips tbh

  • @viralfans5501
    @viralfans5501 2 года назад +42

    what a joyful man , he makes me happy every time . I pray for your happiness and peace Alex

  • @anthonyvalli2455
    @anthonyvalli2455 2 года назад +26

    that aggressive one was actually I, VI, V, VII and III chords as opposed to the II chord. Awesome video Alex. Your stuff is so helpful and inspiring.

  • @aviralxd3583
    @aviralxd3583 2 года назад +61

    I-vi-V-IV prolly my favourite happy and poppy chord progressions, it sounds heavenly when played on a guitar with some chucks and mutes.

    • @Jesterzero138
      @Jesterzero138 2 года назад +1

      thats beautiful. It reminds me of the "rockabilly" progression I-vi-IV-V.

    • @aviralxd3583
      @aviralxd3583 2 года назад +1

      @@Jesterzero138 haha I vi IV V is overused as heck, I like this one a little bit more for the music I make, with a very tone dominant inversion it sounds sweeeeeet.

  • @kentjensen4504
    @kentjensen4504 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an incredibly likable and talented teacher.

  • @ShewolfWardn
    @ShewolfWardn Год назад +3

    It's really incredible on how much music can impact a person emotions. Such a beautiful gift to have.

  • @musliman5752
    @musliman5752 2 года назад +8

    18:59 "adds a lot of joy where i want ... darkness" You are the Bob Ross of Music Production to me.

    • @Nopinopa
      @Nopinopa 2 года назад

      u deserve way more likes, lol
      that's so true

  • @TheTallRaver
    @TheTallRaver 2 года назад +3

    Wow! You produce these amazing melodies with such ease! You’re hugely talented💪👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @leylaford1787
    @leylaford1787 2 года назад

    Dude! You're killing me! Seriously, thank you for some great advice. As a total beginner, I very much appreciate what you do.

  • @degrader81
    @degrader81 2 года назад +1

    I have to be honest, your videos are expanding my mind. Keep up the good job, you are the number one

  • @Conradaxx
    @Conradaxx 2 года назад +19

    Great stuff! Although I'm no beginner when it comes to chord patterns, the TONIC note and the importance of that is something I had very little understanding of. I always take away at least one songwriting/production technique away from your videos regardless of whether I'm a beginner, average user, or advance in the subject. Thanks for what you do, Alex!

  • @dhil3571
    @dhil3571 2 года назад +2

    Alex been super clutch lately with these tips man. I appreciate your work and knowledge sharing! hope to join your discord and classes soon! 🙌🙌

  • @Baywood
    @Baywood 2 года назад +2

    Alex Rome The Goat!! Thank you for always making interesting videos!

  • @zdtuttauniversity2715
    @zdtuttauniversity2715 Год назад

    the fact that I can understand this, really shows you are a genius

  • @RamRaviMusic
    @RamRaviMusic 2 года назад +1

    idk how to thank you! this changed my way of music production man! THANKS A LOT ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KDF98
    @KDF98 2 года назад

    The happy paterne gave me so much idea and maked me feel lot better ! Thanks you so much for that !

  • @collint7375
    @collint7375 2 года назад

    Phenomenal value in this video! Everyone should learn and memorize this concept!

  • @P-S-T
    @P-S-T 2 года назад +3

    Excellent! You are so inspiring!

  • @c_two5231
    @c_two5231 2 года назад +8

    im a new viewer but i must say you've helped me out so much thank you alex

  • @andreglam1
    @andreglam1 Год назад

    It's delightful to watch you. You seem to have a good time making these tutorials.

  • @MintPuma
    @MintPuma 2 года назад +4

    Awesome video, thanks! FYI, you can use Shift+Up/Down Arrow to move midi notes up/down an octave easily.

  • @daddlebug
    @daddlebug Год назад

    These tips are so pleasing to the ears

  • @eyeofcthulhu5362
    @eyeofcthulhu5362 2 года назад +1

    Alex makes me so happy. Keep it up!

  • @jackcampbellmaniacjack2064
    @jackcampbellmaniacjack2064 2 года назад

    Thank you! I started making music a few months ago and I appreciate the help.

  • @ClassysWorld
    @ClassysWorld Год назад

    This video was very helpful, I'm already hooked

  • @nimbletim
    @nimbletim Год назад

    You might be the most approachable production software instructor I've ever seen so far :D

  • @sabansabanovic9750
    @sabansabanovic9750 Год назад

    i have learned more watching Alex then 3 yrs in school..thank you mate

  • @timmyv795
    @timmyv795 2 года назад

    I love that piano plug in..beautiful

  • @WizeChoice
    @WizeChoice Год назад

    Amazing video. I've found much value in this. Thank you much.

  • @h4ni_713
    @h4ni_713 2 года назад +7

    Omg I literally needed this and you posted it today 😫 btw tysm for the amazing content 🤪

  • @karlhoward2737
    @karlhoward2737 2 года назад +1

    Well I guess I know what am doing tomorrow in Logic……re learning everything from Alex, fantastic and so inspirational….thank you very much kind sir

  • @zhardeen7590
    @zhardeen7590 2 года назад +28

    I think that I - vi - iii - V is an interesting progression since it sounds sad but is also in a major key. The Weeknd uses this on Save Your Tears and it just sounds so good

    • @francer24
      @francer24 11 месяцев назад

      Yeah, it's bittersweet

  • @JohnSmith-jt8km
    @JohnSmith-jt8km 2 года назад

    i learned so much in one vid this guy is a hero

  • @petkhv
    @petkhv 2 года назад

    Thx Alex! Love your videos!

  • @sistin1e
    @sistin1e 2 года назад

    i love your smile when you making music

  • @travisgillison8574
    @travisgillison8574 2 года назад

    THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!! GREAT TUTORIAL!!!! SIMPLE AND EASY TO FOLLOW!!!!😇🥳

  • @PROJECTJMUSIC
    @PROJECTJMUSIC 2 года назад

    This video has been so helpful! Thank you so much!

  • @jeffbitterly7891
    @jeffbitterly7891 Месяц назад

    I LIVE for your organic reactions to your creations because it reminds me of ME 😂

  • @vijayadhitya6002
    @vijayadhitya6002 2 года назад +1

    Really useful stuff mate..... really appreciate your effort 👍❤️🙏

  • @gamer-kx2lq
    @gamer-kx2lq Год назад

    I really like synth or techno music it hits me all the time, I really love it! This is a great video too! All these sounds I like.

  • @Adiiii7
    @Adiiii7 2 года назад +3

    The uplifting chord ,the last rhythm you changed that sounded so fuckin gorgeous, plz do make a tutorial of how to make more uplifting chords with such rhythm.🙌

  • @NoName-jr6yl
    @NoName-jr6yl 2 года назад

    This video is so helpful dude!
    Thank you soooo much!

  • @nkosingiphilenkosi6898
    @nkosingiphilenkosi6898 2 года назад

    Thanks man that was AWESOME!!!

  • @skx3248
    @skx3248 2 года назад

    Thank you Alex, this really helped me out😁

  • @bassManDavis1953
    @bassManDavis1953 2 года назад +2

    Alex, you are the dude! I'm gonna have so much fun tomorrow using your formular! I have so many things fly around in my head now, thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @missunderstood2274
    @missunderstood2274 Год назад

    Okay but your comment section is so helpful, knowledgeable, and sharing.

  • @rthua5718
    @rthua5718 2 года назад

    I love your tutorials thank you 🙏🏽

  • @casadasmelodias3379
    @casadasmelodias3379 2 года назад +1

    First time I watched I get impressed and after many times, so after music theory is very very simple but helped a lot. It is like you playing 1-5 in i-v-iv-v happy chord v and IV major chord at C progression, and using 1-3 note kipping much closer as possible the hand movement, note that 3 note define if it is minor or major I'm many cases, puting up will enhance the sense of the note obviously.
    Second variotion: almost same chord, A is the relative of C major. So it will allow you to put Sad tendency melodies or major scale, vi-v-iv-v progression, has you see for me doesn't exist sad chord it depends in where you came and go, there're all tendencies, if you go through left direction you get black, sad feeling tendencies a bit up is like you are living that situation, as you see at I, second and 3 variotions when the chords go up and down, you can make happy chords with sad tendencies or happier tendencies,
    Third emotion: iv-v-iv-i as you see the most important notes are iv-v you can variate the way you want to feel and the note I or vi( relative). So when you add the main chord witch is C it make the chord sound like the same with a bit of variotions, this determine the distance of the notes, so jumping to the last chord just want to let you know that the 3 such major chord note used Has changed the way after diminished because it is minor now, it is an instable dark note tendency, so in fact for me doesn't sound good, when you play in high note it is trying to convence you. So there no rule in music if sound good to you it is good to you.

  • @sixburns4924
    @sixburns4924 2 года назад

    Such a helpful video really. Thanks for this 💜

  • @DJTweakiN
    @DJTweakiN 2 года назад

    Love your videos, you made me learn something today :D

  • @vencheangheng405
    @vencheangheng405 2 года назад

    Thank you for ur work!

  • @gabrielpowter9015
    @gabrielpowter9015 2 года назад

    Been watching your videos for years… as an abelton user. Couldn’t Believe my eyes when I opened this up😵‍💫🥴

  • @zeyadboss5376
    @zeyadboss5376 2 года назад

    thanks brother for this, its what i needed.

  • @markberetta8393
    @markberetta8393 2 года назад +6

    I feel like you should have a Sesame Steet character helping you out with this video. You're delivery today is hilarious.

  • @DJ_DEE440
    @DJ_DEE440 2 года назад

    Really appreciate your videos!

  • @castielvargastv7931
    @castielvargastv7931 8 месяцев назад

    You are a wonderful teacher👍

  • @uzeem3163
    @uzeem3163 2 года назад

    Love your videos !!

  • @exootikkmusic
    @exootikkmusic Год назад

    Thanks for helping us out dude really good info 🎹🔥

  • @boza_de_producer
    @boza_de_producer 2 года назад

    This was very helpful bro thanks a lot🙌

  • @cya_kingz5362
    @cya_kingz5362 Год назад

    My boy droppping straight gems

  • @DeuceGenius
    @DeuceGenius 2 года назад

    thank you man this is so good for my brain

  • @arcavellibeats8417
    @arcavellibeats8417 Год назад

    Thanks for this bro helps a lot

  • @ProducerSikste
    @ProducerSikste Год назад

    THIS CHANNEL IS THE BEST.

  • @bobbydhal2199
    @bobbydhal2199 2 года назад

    Amazing Video , you have great insight , Thank You

  • @spacelara
    @spacelara 2 года назад

    Love your video😍 really love to see a video on dreamy, euphoria, and dramatic music arrangements 🙏

  • @louieo.blevinsmusic4197
    @louieo.blevinsmusic4197 2 года назад +9

    7:55 pretty. I would’ve only used the first 3 chords though, maybe using the 4th one on the very last bar of the song. Also, it’s always amazing to me, and one of my favorite things to compose cause I’m a sad human being, is that even major chords can be used to give a sad sounding progression. I.E. 9:45 Also, I saw an AD for a program called “Unison” I think. A program where you can just find any chord progression you want, pick one and just drag it into existence. It’s nice that it’s an easy tool to use but I feel like we’re gonna get a lot of “Tik Tok” musicians outta this. Basically “musicians” that don’t much know if anything about music. You don’t have to know all of theory but learning the I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, and vii• is extremely important, along with knowing how to use “borrowed chords” IMO.

  • @Taterzz
    @Taterzz 2 года назад

    the type of music i'm trying to make isn't edm but videos like these are definitely helpful.

  • @exonme5845
    @exonme5845 2 года назад

    You really Love Your Talent

  • @sambond0079
    @sambond0079 2 года назад

    That was a great lesson. Thanks Alex! ;)

  • @Mictyan9
    @Mictyan9 2 года назад +9

    salute man. this is by far the best video i've seen on emotions and progressions. thank you, you teach very well :)

  • @willjames7119
    @willjames7119 Год назад

    Thank you RUclips recommender God for sending me this as keys is exactly what I need to figure out right now.

  • @seedmole
    @seedmole 2 года назад +1

    Another big technique for setting a mood that I use all the time is to borrow chords from nearby keys. Specifically, using the bVII (major chord with a flattened 7th as the root) sounds very good as a way to resolve "even further" past the root. In C major that would mean using a Bb Major, in G it'd be an F major, etc etc. Borrowing from the other side gets more complicated because that produces a sharpened 4th, which is enharmonic with a tritone, so it doesn't sound as pleasant on its own but it is very powerful for building tension. This can be applied to other chords too, but sticking to ones from "neighboring" keys means that most of the notes will fit, and so it's relatively simple to apply even in improvisational settings, but feel free to use chords from keys that are 2 or more accidentals removed from the piece's key to get an even wider array of sounds.

  • @KendaBeatMaker
    @KendaBeatMaker 2 года назад

    Ableton you can double click, hold the second click and drag right to get the length you want. Up down will give velocity.

  • @errolthompson6298
    @errolthompson6298 2 года назад

    Thanks for this lesson wanted to know this trick for the longest while,

  • @hoseinrajabi1145
    @hoseinrajabi1145 2 года назад

    I really enjoy your videos.

  • @igimon2267
    @igimon2267 2 года назад

    Awesome tutorial man, grats!

  • @fancha831
    @fancha831 2 года назад

    the best production teacher

  • @outbacvideos3196
    @outbacvideos3196 2 года назад

    🐐 🔥 bro you made it easy too learn

  • @davidmcginnis16
    @davidmcginnis16 2 года назад

    This video was so good. 🔥

  • @bm3410
    @bm3410 2 года назад +1

    All these chords can express every emotion. Don't box yourself in.

  • @artemgusev7483
    @artemgusev7483 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @sparcomusic887
    @sparcomusic887 2 года назад

    I learn a lot thanks!

  • @phlsn9865
    @phlsn9865 2 года назад

    thanks alex

  • @nickvieru8969
    @nickvieru8969 2 года назад

    Hey Alex, great video as always!
    Just wanted to let you know that you can transpose any note/notes an octave up in Ableton by pressint shift + up.
    Hope this helps ;)

  • @omarrocillo211
    @omarrocillo211 2 года назад +5

    Saludos amigo, soy de Argentina y tus videos me ayudan mucho. No soy musico, tampoco estudie.Pero en mis tiempos libres puedo llegar a sentir que estoy entendiendo lo que es la musica gracias a ti. Mejore como un 300% en el Fl studio.
    Greetings friend, I am from Argentina and your videos help me a lot. I am not a musician, I did not study either, but in my free time I can come to feel that I am understanding what music is thanks to you. Improve like 300% in the Fl studio

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 2 года назад

    Really enjoying your channel, just found it tonight.

  • @holandmusic8952
    @holandmusic8952 2 года назад

    Super tutorial ! 👍

  • @donpizo
    @donpizo 2 года назад

    THANKS DUDE

  • @joshuaehonor925
    @joshuaehonor925 2 года назад +1

    I love this content ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @antisadboilaser
    @antisadboilaser 2 года назад +1

    This was super dang helpful! Thanks Alex! Let's uncheesify the world!

  • @EdlynGg
    @EdlynGg 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tutorial how to make the emotion music🥰

  • @jkatzbeats4130
    @jkatzbeats4130 2 года назад

    Man what a great video

  • @hovylee7255
    @hovylee7255 2 года назад

    Thanks for the knowledge sharing

  • @ke4nube4tz49
    @ke4nube4tz49 2 года назад

    Thank you 🔥 🙏