When you go under "helpers" to "scale highlighting" you dont need to draw these notes. This is much more faster and looks better! And you can see your notes in every pattern you have!
This is helpful, no doubt. BUT, music theory helps really a lot. Even if you can play on any instrument you are still limited with your skill. With music theory your power as composer is really almost unlimited.
Learning theory via RUclips is amazing. I’m a classical composer, and everything I know I either figured out by identifying patterns in stuff I had played or by watching RUclips (I learned very simple things like what basic chords (major, minor, diminished, dominant) are and some basic modes from my violin teacher.
Alex Rome is a channel to check out as well when you finish everything on arcade’s. It’s hull of mini tips although the videos get repetitive and boating after a while.
This comment is for people who understand music theory. If you don't understand music theory, then ignore this comment. 4:32 - That's a B diminished chord. You can use diminished chords in progressions. If used properly, then a chord progression will sound great. Diminished chords are special chords that are part of a major scale right before you start a new octave. In a diminished chord, the third note is 1 below a minor chord, while that minor chord has a note that is not a part of the scale.
Dude, you are right. But the video is for people who don't know music theory, so they can understand. Because they wouldn't understand something like this, not without music theory. Although you're right about the diminished, they're quite interesting if used properly.
Helpful with no doubt. We can learn so much from such videos. Making good melodies is fundamental for producing beautiful music. The melody is the heart of a song. It gives the emotion, the vibe to the track. So we shouldn't mess it up. Wishing you all the best!
I have learned music theory, but to create the melodies and music in fl studio using piano roll are another thing, as i have been a musician for live performance and sound technician. I'm in a situation suffering with PTDS, and can't handle all the people anymore. But still need to make music as it gives my life value. And i have started to use fl studio, and are learning the features here, instead of Cubase where we did live recordings, and it's all so very different. I have the idea´s for melodies but needed tools and guidance to get my melodies into the music without a band, and your Video are a HUGE help THANKS
I will definitely try these tips, I know some music theory but I'm a little slow with thinking of the notes, that first tip with the ghost notes will be a huge help
Hey there -really appreciate the video !!Just a suggestion :The way you have used Stem for creating scale , I've seen people use ' Scale highlighting ' feature to create Scales under : Helpers - Scale highlighting - Choose the scale mode say :Major , then again go to Helpers -Scale highlighting - choose the note say C .This will create the same result for C major scale as you did with all the cloning stuff . Maybe you shud give that a try .
As someone who plays piano and knows a bit of music theory, that first tip looks like a GODSEND. I know my scales, but its been a pain having to constantly check where I'm placing the note and if its on the right thing, whereas now I know I can do that and it'll be a lot easier to place in line with the note.
Couple of other ways I use to find melodies: 1) You have your chord progression and bass notes. These have velocities that vary. Use Edison to record (no drums) and you can port that combo of notes into a channel. Move the notes into one single octave. Scale the levels. Quantize, and move it up one octave. Combine and merge notes that are on top of eachother and close by. Adjust notes out of the scale. A few tweaks and you have your lead vocals. Harmonize to taste. 2) Use the Question and Answer method. Ask a question and answer it using notes of the chords while playing. You can record your "question" and "answer" in Edison like you stated to hum it in another video. Change the Q and A to fit 4 bars.
Based on the thumbnail I expected this to be another video acting as if simply being in key and following a few rules will make a good song. I was pleasantly surprised to see actual advice.
That first tip with the ghost notes is really good. I'll no longer have to switch back and forth between my 2 monitors to make sure I'm still playing in the right scale. I also do still randomly make my melodies the difference is, I do the record notes and play randomly, then find the scale and go from there. I also make sure the notes aren't off rhythm either.
Pretty neat way to teach using the notes and modes in C major without using theory. In this case, you're starting on F, the fourth mode of C major. Also, playing the wrong notes isn't bad in itself but must be done tastefully otherwise it will sound like a mess. Good video.
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS! NOT BEING RUDE BUT THEY ASK FOR IT! ANYHOWS WHERE WAS I! OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS TRYING (HINT TRYING TO DO TUTORIALS) YOURS ARE ONE OF THE BEST!! I LOVE HOW YOU IN DETAIL BUT VERY USER FRIENDLY AT THE SAME TIME EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ,,,ITS REALLY HELPFUL AND NOT CONFUSING AT ALL!! LOVE YOUR CONTENT !! KEEP GOING BRO !!!
If nothing you try sounds close to what's in your head, then your chord progression is probably wrong for the melody you're going for. Try a different chord on the part where you are stuck. Don't be afraid to change keys. Just remember that your melody has to change with it unless the notes work in both keys.
@@ofadetergentsud The problem is in your head you have a bunch of sounds, when you wrote it, probably most of the time you have to change key, and rhythm.
I know music theory, so producing this way mathematically is a little hard for me haha. But it's good for those who don't know music theory and I'm definitely recommending this to those who are in the need. Thank you very much :)
I have never noticed this because I thought I have a bug in the mobile version of FL studio, so it's a feature :) I really appreciate it :) I subbed to you
If u want to make great melodies or great chords u need to learn music theory.. this type of video are enough only for beginner.. if u want to know when u can go out of the scale or out of the chords u need to help you creativity with the theory.. and if u create decisions and obligations in your process then the creativity starts to work better. If u have Unlimited possibilities u get stuck instantly, like having tons of sounds.. thats creates only unsatisfaction..
Also to add to the comments again, I usually hum out my melodies and record them, also I say what instrument I have in mind while I'm recording the scratch notes
The most recent version of FL has the scale highlighting under the "view" drop down menu of the piano roll. This will let you select a scale to be highlighted across any of your piano rolls. I think someone else might of made a comment about this but I figured I would throw it out there.
If you don't know anything about music theory, this video is really recommendable, but if you do know, then you will probably know that there are lots of different ways of creating harmonies. In any case, good video ^^,
Watching this from the perspective of someone who knows music is so weird! xD The chord that for you sounded "off" at 4:30 was just a diminished chord, which by nature sounds dissonant. I understand that with this creative method you can create something musical, and maybe someone will get satisfaction from this procedure, but I really don't recommend to follow this mindset and instead try to spend at least *1 hour of your life* understanding what a SCALE and a CHORD is.
Really helpful! Thanks my guy! Just got into making music using a free software called LMMS and I think I can use these tips to make some banger music.
@@dylanstorer509 are you kidding me? It's one of the best DAWs out there. Sure, it doesn't have the widest range of plugins and VSTs but it has such potential. It gives you so much creative freedom. The reason most people dislike LMMS is cos it looks super complicated and boring. But if you're willing to learn it, it can be better than FL Studio. It's so customisable. Try it again bro. It's so good.
There is a much simpler way that works everywhere. It's called "white note hack". C major scale is all white notes starting with C, and if you start with D, E, F, etc. as root, still using all white notes, you will get all the other scales. For example if you start with A you will get A minor (aka Aeolian scale).
You won't get "all the other scales", you'll get the modes of the C major scale. The only "standard" scale you get by doing this is, like you said, the A minor scale, but all the other ones will differ from major and minor scales in some way.
instead of going to stamp - melodic scales, you ca go to helpers - scale highlighting - select root note and choose scale. Then use the greyed out keys as the reference! its cleaner and quicker than the method you showed.
4:34 The last chord had a tritone, so if you add another chord after it following the same pattern as the rest of the progression, it will resolve and sound nice.
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I told my friend i have a hard time writing melodies, and a day later this gets recommended
Scary.
Literally same, told my friend last night
The fbi be listening my guy
Your friend works for youtube
Cause their always listening.....
When you go under "helpers" to "scale highlighting" you dont need to draw these notes. This is much more faster and looks better! And you can see your notes in every pattern you have!
Yes, it's better.
yea
Yeah I wanted to include that as well but the vid was too long. Its true though
FL studio has a video on this subject on their YT website
Malte B. ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
"Go to skill share to learn piano 🎹"
**3 secs later**
"I learned to play piano by watching RUclips videos"
Most honest though 😆
Simply Piano.
i very well learned piano from youtube lmao
F@CT$!!!!!
true true
Actually Skillshare wasn't around then.
Quite encouraging when a Pro says "don't quote me on this because I dont know music theory myself"
A humble but smart guy. Good job!
When a you tuber teaches me more about composing music in 15 minutes than my music teacher could in *4 consecutive semesters.*
hmmm relatable
Sup, i am new here like everyone, i am wishing everyone good luck lol. (wish the same for me bc i am in need of it lol)
This is helpful, no doubt. BUT, music theory helps really a lot. Even if you can play on any instrument you are still limited with your skill. With music theory your power as composer is really almost unlimited.
yeah I don't no i learned more on youtube in 6 months than in 5 years in music class
I actually learned music theory by a RUclips channel called Busy Works Beats.
Learning theory via RUclips is amazing. I’m a classical composer, and everything I know I either figured out by identifying patterns in stuff I had played or by watching RUclips (I learned very simple things like what basic chords (major, minor, diminished, dominant) are and some basic modes from my violin teacher.
spittin facts
if you cant hear it in your mind, music theory wont help. music theory is descriptive, not prescriptive.
Wait who else thought his first “bad” “random” melody was awesome?
🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️
I feel like it’s more about creating some and is unique as possible
mee
F@CTS!!!
Not a unique melody he said😂that was dope
At 5:30 he says that don’t just place melodies anywhere and he does it and it sounds better than all of the melodies I’ve ever made😭😭
I knowwww!
LMAO
I was thinking the same i was like how 😫😭
dont give up though then lmao
hahaha literraly bro. the look he made was like "oh shit this actually kinda goo but i have to say its eh"
while watching this video, i forgot the melody i had in my head...
thanks bro!
slavike ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
this is why i sometimes record audios in a whatsapp group, with myself in it only
to keep the melody i wont forget
Did you really forget that melody?
*O o f*
honestly, seeing you make the melody was really helpful. seeing someone making something and analyzing it is a great way to learn, thanks Arcade!
Full song for the first melody that you played on the piano!
I've been looking for tutorials to make music for a while, and I finally found something to help me with it.
Thank you so much! It really helped!
Alex Rome is a channel to check out as well when you finish everything on arcade’s. It’s hull of mini tips although the videos get repetitive and boating after a while.
I stoped the video at 7:30 min to say that its a perfect Tutorial
Much thanking dude U helped me so much :'(
This comment is for people who understand music theory. If you don't understand music theory, then ignore this comment.
4:32 - That's a B diminished chord. You can use diminished chords in progressions. If used properly, then a chord progression will sound great. Diminished chords are special chords that are part of a major scale right before you start a new octave. In a diminished chord, the third note is 1 below a minor chord, while that minor chord has a note that is not a part of the scale.
You can use whatever you want in a progression. After that you need to change them to fit a better voicing.
“NERD”
@@daisyquisel9875 Same. I like not knowing how to make a BASIC major or minor scale.
Dude, you are right. But the video is for people who don't know music theory, so they can understand. Because they wouldn't understand something like this, not without music theory. Although you're right about the diminished, they're quite interesting if used properly.
@@giankarlo5521 Im sure at least someone can relate to me not knowing what the fuck you guys are even saying
2:06 lmao sounds like the old school PS2 startup sound
lmfao
I always wonder what people do who don't know music when they create like this. I'm glad people are out there figuring it out for everyone. Respect.
I'm not sure how exactly the algorithm determined I would want to see this,
but I'm glad it did.
Helpful with no doubt. We can learn so much from such videos. Making good melodies is fundamental for producing beautiful music. The melody is the heart of a song. It gives the emotion, the vibe to the track. So we shouldn't mess it up. Wishing you all the best!
I have learned music theory, but to create the melodies and music in fl studio using piano roll are another thing, as i have been a musician for live performance and sound technician.
I'm in a situation suffering with PTDS, and can't handle all the people anymore.
But still need to make music as it gives my life value.
And i have started to use fl studio, and are learning the features here, instead of Cubase where we did live recordings, and it's all so very different.
I have the idea´s for melodies but needed tools and guidance to get my melodies into the music without a band, and your Video are a HUGE help THANKS
wow dude after seeing ur tutorial now i make amazing melodies
Brute forcing a melody is not the most elegant way, but sometimes it's not about elegance but getting what you need 👍🏻
I will definitely try these tips, I know some music theory but I'm a little slow with thinking of the notes, that first tip with the ghost notes will be a huge help
I love the way you teaching. I can watch your video 1hr without skipping. Seriously 😉
Good video. Don't forget, you can break the scale if you're looking to add some dissonance or a chromatic phrase/key change.
Dude, this is really, like one of the best tutorials for melodies! Thanks!
Hey there -really appreciate the video !!Just a suggestion :The way you have used Stem for creating scale , I've seen people use ' Scale highlighting ' feature to create Scales under : Helpers - Scale highlighting - Choose the scale mode say :Major , then again go to Helpers -Scale highlighting - choose the note say C .This will create the same result for C major scale as you did with all the cloning stuff . Maybe you shud give that a try .
I find it very inspiring that the person who composes the melody wanted me to have this gift so I recommend it
As someone who plays piano and knows a bit of music theory, that first tip looks like a GODSEND. I know my scales, but its been a pain having to constantly check where I'm placing the note and if its on the right thing, whereas now I know I can do that and it'll be a lot easier to place in line with the note.
Me too😂😭
You’re my favorite content provider . Everything you do is fire
This is great. It's so funny because of how straightforward it is, too
I made 9 songs already and I first time heard about music theory lmao
Couple of other ways I use to find melodies:
1) You have your chord progression and bass notes. These have velocities that vary. Use Edison to record (no drums) and you can port that combo of notes into a channel. Move the notes into one single octave. Scale the levels. Quantize, and move it up one octave. Combine and merge notes that are on top of eachother and close by. Adjust notes out of the scale. A few tweaks and you have your lead vocals. Harmonize to taste.
2) Use the Question and Answer method. Ask a question and answer it using notes of the chords while playing. You can record your "question" and "answer" in Edison like you stated to hum it in another video. Change the Q and A to fit 4 bars.
Based on the thumbnail I expected this to be another video acting as if simply being in key and following a few rules will make a good song. I was pleasantly surprised to see actual advice.
WOW so you're basically building a little skeleton or a note chart directly below your current composition, that's so smart omg!!
Thanks so much! Helped me a bunch bud!
Nice vid bro :) Thanks for the help
Niky Parvanov ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
that first way is actually such a good idea, idk how ive never thought of that myself
wake me up right? nice one
4:30 That diminished chord sounded better imo
That first tip with the ghost notes is really good. I'll no longer have to switch back and forth between my 2 monitors to make sure I'm still playing in the right scale. I also do still randomly make my melodies the difference is, I do the record notes and play randomly, then find the scale and go from there. I also make sure the notes aren't off rhythm either.
wow, that's great @Arcade nice work
Pretty neat way to teach using the notes and modes in C major without using theory. In this case, you're starting on F, the fourth mode of C major. Also, playing the wrong notes isn't bad in itself but must be done tastefully otherwise it will sound like a mess.
Good video.
This is oneof the best FL melody tutorials
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS! NOT BEING RUDE BUT THEY ASK FOR IT!
ANYHOWS WHERE WAS I!
OUT OF SO MANY CLOWNS TRYING (HINT TRYING TO DO TUTORIALS) YOURS ARE ONE OF THE BEST!!
I LOVE HOW YOU IN DETAIL BUT VERY USER FRIENDLY AT THE SAME TIME EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ,,,ITS REALLY HELPFUL AND NOT CONFUSING AT ALL!!
LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!
KEEP GOING BRO !!!
at 6:40 i'm bobbing my head and Arcade says "see I made a mistake" I'm like "Whaaaa?"
How I didn't find this channel before !!!👏
5:26
That actually sounds good 😂😂
Thank you very much, greetings from Mexico.Your video was very useful to me, thank you very much
I m unable to make the melody that I have on my mind 😢😢
If nothing you try sounds close to what's in your head, then your chord progression is probably wrong for the melody you're going for. Try a different chord on the part where you are stuck. Don't be afraid to change keys. Just remember that your melody has to change with it unless the notes work in both keys.
@@ofadetergentsud The problem is in your head you have a bunch of sounds, when you wrote it, probably most of the time you have to change key, and rhythm.
Fuck around on the piano roll until you find it
@@KidneysHurt surprisingly this is very true
Relatable.
I know music theory, so producing this way mathematically is a little hard for me haha. But it's good for those who don't know music theory and I'm definitely recommending this to those who are in the need. Thank you very much :)
very helpful tutorial! I'm surprised by how well this actually worked
Damn you played that piano like a pro!
I have never noticed this because I thought I have a bug in the mobile version of FL studio, so it's a feature :) I really appreciate it :) I subbed to you
If u want to make great melodies or great chords u need to learn music theory.. this type of video are enough only for beginner.. if u want to know when u can go out of the scale or out of the chords u need to help you creativity with the theory.. and if u create decisions and obligations in your process then the creativity starts to work better. If u have Unlimited possibilities u get stuck instantly, like having tons of sounds.. thats creates only unsatisfaction..
This is top video and very helping for me
Great tutorials for beginners ;) keep them coming bro ty :))
Underrated af. Thanks bud.
Also to add to the comments again, I usually hum out my melodies and record them, also I say what instrument I have in mind while I'm recording the scratch notes
The most recent version of FL has the scale highlighting under the "view" drop down menu of the piano roll. This will let you select a scale to be highlighted across any of your piano rolls. I think someone else might of made a comment about this but I figured I would throw it out there.
thank you bro
i learnt a lotta things today alone than all these days spent!
thank you and i subscribed!
love from india
You are best bro i have never subscribe anyone in my life u r the first one who deserve love the way u teach ❤
That first melody that you were just using as a sample to not place randomly, actually has a Zelda or anime closing credits songs kind of feel
Thanks a lot bro great works
10:12 Is everyone just gonna ignore this beautiful Piano work?
Arcade is my favourite RUclipsr, you're perfect bro
i feel you bro - hearing tracks on beatport and know in my head how it looks like in ableton :D
Oh I thought he knew music theory
Now I know that I actually know a bit more than producers with fame out there
If you don't know anything about music theory, this video is really recommendable, but if you do know, then you will probably know that there are lots of different ways of creating harmonies.
In any case, good video ^^,
Him: "This video is sponsored by..."
Me: *skipping intensifies*
That's just dumb
@@Drakensson I am unable to give an obvious shit.
This talented guy: puts notes in random order and makes beautiful melodies
Me: puts notes in random order and makes trolling beats
What app is this?
@@flavoredmints8094 fl studio
4:50 are "gold skies" chords (Martin Garrix)
cool, thanks for sharing this tip!
You got me out of being stuck in my music production
The moment i heard avicii on the 3rd method, that reminded me of so many memories
the first trick is actually amazing
Watching this from the perspective of someone who knows music is so weird! xD The chord that for you sounded "off" at 4:30 was just a diminished chord, which by nature sounds dissonant. I understand that with this creative method you can create something musical, and maybe someone will get satisfaction from this procedure, but I really don't recommend to follow this mindset and instead try to spend at least *1 hour of your life* understanding what a SCALE and a CHORD is.
Really helpful! Thanks my guy! Just got into making music using a free software called LMMS and I think I can use these tips to make some banger music.
Red Raph lmms is horrible
@@dylanstorer509 are you kidding me? It's one of the best DAWs out there. Sure, it doesn't have the widest range of plugins and VSTs but it has such potential. It gives you so much creative freedom. The reason most people dislike LMMS is cos it looks super complicated and boring. But if you're willing to learn it, it can be better than FL Studio. It's so customisable. Try it again bro. It's so good.
Red Raph LMMs is what i learned to start making music. ive switched to fl studio now and i am soo much better
@@rahulabraham1098 you can drop a refile into FL studio and get it for free
You could have also used sampler instead of nexus ..
I always use this trick😁😁
Great tips and what a very friendly character you have. Very pleasing to follow!
Thank you arcade much love from egypt 🇪🇬
I used to listen to your song called Kickback a lot
Ok Seinfeld
There is a much simpler way that works everywhere. It's called "white note hack". C major scale is all white notes starting with C, and if you start with D, E, F, etc. as root, still using all white notes, you will get all the other scales. For example if you start with A you will get A minor (aka Aeolian scale).
You won't get "all the other scales", you'll get the modes of the C major scale. The only "standard" scale you get by doing this is, like you said, the A minor scale, but all the other ones will differ from major and minor scales in some way.
Thank you bro saved my beat career in 2021
I don't usually leave comments on yt videos, but you're a legend my guy
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Thanks. I didn't know music theory and this helped me a lot😄😃
When He Said I know Know the Music Theory.
He Earned a Subscriber.
Thank you! This is very helpful! 👍
Tigerhai-X ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
@@lazer9690 This link isn't working (sorry for my late reply)
Best tutorial that I've ever seen
10:10 the beginning sounds a lot like some geometry dash song
back on track v 2 xD
I got a ad of Simply Piano
@@WastedHeavenz same
frfr Thank you my guy this was really helpful
instead of going to stamp - melodic scales,
you ca go to helpers - scale highlighting - select root note and choose scale.
Then use the greyed out keys as the reference!
its cleaner and quicker than the method you showed.
icon ki ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
That was helpful dude thank you! :)
tysm this is so usefull,
i know music theory but idk how to play the piano xD so this really helped
this was such a good explanation.
No one :
Me : this is best tutorial ever
Being Tamilan Music ruclips.net/video/wDQZkHgKcJU/видео.html i should continue or not?:/
“no one:”
thank you so much arcade you learnme how to do a nice melody
4:34 The last chord had a tritone, so if you add another chord after it following the same pattern as the rest of the progression, it will resolve and sound nice.
Wow, thx for this amazing idea!!