Learn music theory for writing melodies in 20 minutes

Learn music theory for writing pro melodies in 20 minutes with easy-to-understand examples.
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00:00 Music theory for writing melodies
01:07 The electronic dance music scales
01:41 Melody range
02:33 Melody contour and motion
03:59 Melodic interval
04:47 Melody structure
05:39 Melody color and tonality
06:20 3 siblings: Motif
08:00 3 siblings: Phrases
09:08 3 siblings: Melodies
09:54 Lead melodies in electronic dance music
10:20 Application -1: Techno lead melody
12:26 Application - 2: Chord lead melody
13:12 Application - 3: Hook lead melody
15:30 Back melodies in electronic dance music
16:03 Application -1: Auxiliary back melody
17:16 Application -2: Break back melody
19:10 Application -3: Supporting back melody
21:23 FX (Color) melodies in electronic dance music
21:45 Application -1: Ethereal FX melody
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  • @Alice-Efe
    @Alice-Efe3 жыл бұрын

    Which theory video do you want to see next? and did you turn on your notifications? 😊

  • @gurito4374

    @gurito4374

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about exploring different genres, like dnb, since making “natural” drum loops is very difficult to get right. For beginners getting the drums right is difficult, for example the track poor Leno has a strangely organic hihat loop. Edit: Specifically drum loop theory, and the different types of drum loops, the difference between a Felipe Gordon type drum loop and something like a poor Leno type organic-but-still-sampled type loop.

  • @chickenmadness1732

    @chickenmadness1732

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seconded on DnB and percussion in general. How to find the right sounds and maybe edit a drum/kick sound to fit a track etc.

  • @nebroskitheraut6705

    @nebroskitheraut6705

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would like a video on Chords and Chord Progressions! A series even, if you are comfortable making it.

  • @RahulMehra0361

    @RahulMehra0361

    3 жыл бұрын

    How to write solid basslines. please

  • @odderik88

    @odderik88

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would love a video on getting the right groove and swing in your track, like for different genre's like techno, melodic techno, hightech minimal etc.

  • @andrewg4740
    @andrewg47403 жыл бұрын

    This is like Sesame Street for music producers, unbelievable stuff Yalcin!

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha cheers Andrew!

  • @DIGITALDISTRICTEvents

    @DIGITALDISTRICTEvents

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Really good stuff!

  • @Hridayam1031

    @Hridayam1031

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video helped explain what’s been confusing to me for quite some time. Thank you Yalcin! 🙌♥️

  • @AKAtAGG
    @AKAtAGG3 жыл бұрын

    I'll continue saying it until everyone listens: hands down the best music production channel on this or any other platform. Doesn't matter if you make techno, house, hip hop, ambient, noise, dub, whatever your thing is - you WILL learn a LOT by watching this guy. Another fantastic, easy to understand lesson for newbies or seasoned pros. 22 minutes you will both enjoy and learn from. Love it. edit: remember when writing melodies, the silence between notes is as important as the notes themselves. EDIT2: please tell me you're releasing the preset at 17:40 or giving a sound design tutorial for that one specific sound. please.

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million! 💖

  • @AKAtAGG

    @AKAtAGG

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Alice-Efe seriously i want that preset tho

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AKAtAGG haha you can find that preset here; kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yplhrcqmps-7oqg.html n the cyberpunk example.

  • @AKAtAGG

    @AKAtAGG

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Alice-Efe thanks man you're a legend

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AKAtAGG Glad to help

  • @pixelpsychologist
    @pixelpsychologist Жыл бұрын

    As a classic piano player for over 20 years and only now beginning to learn the ropes of how digital music production comes together, can I just say how much I'm enjoying your content? It's such a welcome refresher and you bring it across with such dedication and passion, making musical theory seem like complete novelty. :D Thank you, Alice!

  • @acoustically9201
    @acoustically920125 күн бұрын

    Hearing you break all this down, it is apparent just how pivotal Depeche Mode were from 1981 onwards. It became more dance orientated but boy did they kickstart a whole range of sounds that are still around today.

  • @iagher
    @iagher3 жыл бұрын

    I can tell you put a lot of effort in making these videos. Top notch quality in every aspect. Thanks.

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! It indeed takes quite a bit of time preparing, recording and editing these videos lately. But makes me happy to see that people enjoying them 😊

  • @teogorqui7061
    @teogorqui70613 жыл бұрын

    "Don't worry about scale because THIS IS TECHNO" 😂😂😂😂 Amazing video I was able to learn so much more about melodies👏👏 best teacher💣

  • @rosierose8643
    @rosierose8643 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love "We don't care about the scale because this is techno." 💖 Coming from a classical music background, this is so freeing and fun to hear.

  • @leetatana2679
    @leetatana26793 жыл бұрын

    I've only just found this channel and my music making has improved tenfold ! Easy to understand , fast and efficient within the DAW and so creative ! Kudos to you Yalcin !! Awesome !

  • @juliana.2120
    @juliana.21203 жыл бұрын

    its stupid how good these videos are .literally the best quality you can find on YT. some people should stop paying for expensive music schools and just buy tons of popcorn to watch all your videos 😄

  • @runkle8106
    @runkle81063 жыл бұрын

    Man, I enjoy reading the comment section dude😂 you deserve all this positivity 🙌

  • @deneface7194
    @deneface71945 ай бұрын

    alice, I love your videos, they are so easy to watch and the animations are soo smooth! never stop doing what you doing. even tho i dont consider myself in the same genre as you, i always find things to learn and handy tipps! thank you!

  • @yaylifelabs
    @yaylifelabs2 жыл бұрын

    Just realized I’ve just spent solid 3+ hours on your channel. Thank you for your effort and spreading your knowledge to the world. Cheers from California!

  • @LH-lb9ym
    @LH-lb9ym3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Definitely my favorite channel about music production.

  • @mrsatchie
    @mrsatchie3 жыл бұрын

    Been into music for a very long time and am working with people who are learning and I feel your material will really help accelerate their learning.. Sharing to goodness..

  • @bieltoni
    @bieltoni3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, every day you improve. Right now, I consider you the best youtuber for producers. I've been watching music production videos for years, and for me your videos are the best, clear, short, well made and very well worked. Keep it up, good job. Thanks for the effort.

  • @raiuricauaramos2893
    @raiuricauaramos28932 жыл бұрын

    The most well spent 20 minutes of my life. I love your passion and your didactics

  • @cedservay
    @cedservay3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are simply the best. The quality of the production and the quality of the content are 11/10.

  • @ferez_
    @ferez_3 жыл бұрын

    this is one of the videos that helped me the most and got me to that "aha" moment ! I have played piano for a long time and mostly classical music so to make techno well it's different let's say :D Also I love how the editing of your videos is always getting better and better thank you so much for the work you put into every video, I am forever thankful ! ❤️

  • @underratedunity1528
    @underratedunity15283 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are just getting better and better even though they were excellent to start with, thank you and great job!

  • @barron4755
    @barron4755 Жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best EDM Educational Channel on KZread. Absolutely Brilliant.

  • @iamdrommer
    @iamdrommer11 ай бұрын

    I cannot describe the love I have for you enough. You are an absolute genius and consistently provide us all with some of the most informative music production videos. So much of my musical growth came from learning from you!

  • @michaelknight141
    @michaelknight1413 жыл бұрын

    Best Video on Melody I‘ve seen so far, very nicely structured, thank you 😊👌🏻

  • @DJSunnyParker
    @DJSunnyParker2 жыл бұрын

    best channel on youtube hands down for music production imo

  • @niclas9671
    @niclas96713 жыл бұрын

    Just came here to say thank you. Thank you for giving us all this great material and by that enable us to express ourselves musically! That truly comes from the heart and I am glad that you are there ❤️

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it! Cheers

  • @lmaodarius
    @lmaodarius3 жыл бұрын

    YAAAAAY FINALLY. ilysm. i havent even watched the video yet. but i know this is gonna be informative!!

  • @user-dv9xn9tq3x
    @user-dv9xn9tq3x3 жыл бұрын

    Most Valuable Muisc Production KZreadr - You are the GOAT

  • @TeaspoonUlysses
    @TeaspoonUlysses3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing breakdowns. Now to put it to practice!

  • @noemie3033
    @noemie30333 жыл бұрын

    Yalcin thank you so much for this video, I was looking for a clear explanation of the theory behind melody for techno and this is the best video I've watched so far on the topic!! Merci!

  • @bugrabaran2808
    @bugrabaran28083 жыл бұрын

    Yalçın your contents were always good, but now with this video editing and focusing on the main idea, I am either learning something or watching a creative music video. Thanks

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton Bugra!

  • @colinbrash
    @colinbrash3 жыл бұрын

    Every video you make I learn something new. You are a fantastic teacher and really know your subject. Unbelievably high quality content, this is such an amazing channel! 💎💎💎

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again! ❤

  • @joemartens8601
    @joemartens86013 жыл бұрын

    Youre awesomeeee love each of your videos, its noticeable that you put a lot of effort on them! You're so wise when it comes to music. Greetings from uruguay

  • @Bulanju
    @Bulanju Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! Subscribed immediately, thanks for your effort!

  • @honigtamara
    @honigtamara2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, again. Thank you!

  • @laserwerkvalentinpfisterer5390
    @laserwerkvalentinpfisterer53903 жыл бұрын

    Hey Yalcin, your videos are great. So much content, topics are well describen and illustrated! Looking forward getting more helpful advices and explanations from you. Keep on..!

  • @snackbandit4637
    @snackbandit46373 жыл бұрын

    Such amazingly informative content. Really well delivered. Super high quality. Thank you very much

  • @marc-io
    @marc-io3 жыл бұрын

    This is a huge and complicated topic. Thanks for covering that.

  • @runkle8106
    @runkle81063 жыл бұрын

    Mannnnn, the quality of your vids is skyrocketing bro

  • @mathieureslou8925
    @mathieureslou89253 жыл бұрын

    Continue bro what you do is just insane I love it

  • @ClashixTV
    @ClashixTV3 жыл бұрын

    this was an aboslutely fantastic tutorial. i learned so much when i've struggled to make progress. more videos like this, please!!! :)

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @betterfinances-UK
    @betterfinances-UK Жыл бұрын

    I've been with production for about 18, months. I've been catching up with your videos. I would say I've learned more in a few weeks, than probably, 6 months. I flirt with different genres and some of the tricks I've learned watching your channel I've used to play with different genres and sounds.

  • @tedbarker1156
    @tedbarker11563 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always

  • @victorarrudadj
    @victorarrudadj2 жыл бұрын

    You are the best man! Nice content

  • @stevie-jones-music
    @stevie-jones-music2 жыл бұрын

    Great advise as always 💥

  • @infatuated9970
    @infatuated99703 жыл бұрын

    Very well put together video thank you!

  • @jesterplot
    @jesterplot2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing content!!! great tips, thanks a lot!

  • @erayseverge
    @erayseverge3 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, bravo Yalçın👏

  • @guilhermerosa2947
    @guilhermerosa29473 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @volraevo
    @volraevo Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks! I have been enjoying your videos and your ambition to the music a lot. But this is the one that triggered an aha moment in my understanding of music theory. I can’t think of a better way to convey this in a such condensed and well-curated way. Much appreciated it! Cheers!

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    Жыл бұрын

    Really great to hear that! And thanks a lot for the tip. ☺❤

  • @schalljongleur3851
    @schalljongleur38513 жыл бұрын

    dude thank you for your content because you go instructive in the detail with many love and vibe! that's what i have to say to you with many love and vibe!

  • @uber1337miles
    @uber1337miles2 жыл бұрын

    mmm Pryda

  • @bresoundmusic
    @bresoundmusic Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the massive value you are providing! Much love

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    @aleksejsskorodumovs9058 Жыл бұрын

    This is very useful. Thank you!

  • @zelqmusic
    @zelqmusic2 жыл бұрын

    So much knowledge, I'm glad i've found this channel

  • @damonkex
    @damonkex3 жыл бұрын

    You deserve all of your success & more 🖤

  • @josecuida4355
    @josecuida43553 жыл бұрын

    Your content is so good! Thank you so much

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @nebroskitheraut6705
    @nebroskitheraut67053 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful!

  • @AlejandroGuerrero
    @AlejandroGuerrero3 жыл бұрын

    Man your best video up to today. Congrats 🎈 and thanks

  • @AlwaysTalkAboutDrugs
    @AlwaysTalkAboutDrugs3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for what you do! 💖

  • @wardiz
    @wardiz3 жыл бұрын

    That melody you played with that funky riff was so catchy , nice work !!!!

  • @KevinBalen
    @KevinBalen Жыл бұрын

    one of the best channels of music production on youtube!

  • @ashalsingh
    @ashalsingh3 жыл бұрын

    Masterclass, just never seize to amaze me. 🙌

  • @odderik88
    @odderik883 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video with great examples! Your videos always gets me inspired to open Ableton and play around .

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers and keep grinding! 😊

  • @paracozm
    @paracozm3 жыл бұрын

    you're awesome!!

  • @luigideff
    @luigideff3 жыл бұрын

    Really well approached and illustrated! Btw your video edit e filming got really great!!

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Trying to improve my filming and editing scales for a while.

  • @chrisboyne5791
    @chrisboyne579125 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ultimative4295
    @ultimative42953 жыл бұрын

    You make crazy good videos. I also learned a lot of you. Thank you

  • @robertgarvansnyder4665
    @robertgarvansnyder46652 жыл бұрын

    I love that you used Stimming's remix of "Close These Curtains" as an example. God damn, those chords and bassline will never leave me.

  • @V2live
    @V2live3 жыл бұрын

    amazing !

  • @amazonbeat
    @amazonbeat2 жыл бұрын

    Voce é demais, parabéns.

  • @StamikVibe
    @StamikVibe2 жыл бұрын

    Great channel everything is very high quality

  • @vdub4216
    @vdub42162 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial thanks 🙏 loving your channel 🇦🇺

  • @lufeh1
    @lufeh12 жыл бұрын

    You're a legend!

  • @adamjlipper
    @adamjlipper2 жыл бұрын

    Love the Atlas Bicep example at 3:39

  • @prcption8636
    @prcption86362 жыл бұрын

    Glad I found your channel!

  • @piyushhhhmehta
    @piyushhhhmehta3 жыл бұрын

    Bro this video is really helpful thank you ❤️

  • @PavanMS87
    @PavanMS873 жыл бұрын

    Gold mine, just too good 😊

  • @TheFY-cb6eb
    @TheFY-cb6eb2 ай бұрын

    This is so selfless, so well packaged. Sensational 🤝🤝

  • @Stacity
    @Stacity2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a very enjoyable video Yalcin

  • @facuagustin
    @facuagustin3 жыл бұрын

    Grande Yalcin!! Cant wait 4 remix Challenge ⚡

  • @chambre466
    @chambre466 Жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot

  • @adamkeena8378
    @adamkeena83783 жыл бұрын

    You're so smart Yalcin 🙌🙌 thanks for this information

  • @ASF4LL
    @ASF4LL3 жыл бұрын

    Thankfully I have the notification bell on 😎😎 let’s learn more stuff !!

  • @sadikcanerylmaz8693
    @sadikcanerylmaz86932 жыл бұрын

    Proud of you

  • @billsny9243
    @billsny9243 Жыл бұрын

    Ty

  • @benjamin-philipproth5877
    @benjamin-philipproth58773 жыл бұрын

    The last melody on the video was the best, you should make more like that :)

  • @3D-Operator
    @3D-Operator2 жыл бұрын

    Danke!

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks a ton, really appreciate it! ❤

  • @iandeegrees1509
    @iandeegrees1509 Жыл бұрын

    just wanna mention, that you're a very lovely person (as well an outstanding instructor, with top notch knowledge) 💯x👍

  • @sergiobacelar2733
    @sergiobacelar2733 Жыл бұрын

    Master Alice, in your course, you teach this part of melodies and harmonies to create a track, congratulations, I thought the video/class was great

  • @PavanSibal
    @PavanSibal3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial!! Please do a track from scratch using some these.

  • @Kimishkezwell
    @Kimishkezwell3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you you have the best channel on KZread for musicians) sorry there are no Russian subtitles but I still watch Спасибо тебе у тебя лучший канал на ютубе для музыкантов) жаль нет русских субтитров но я все равно смотрю) 😊👍🏻

  • @daniltrackfieldmusic

    @daniltrackfieldmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    У него акцент похлеще чем у половины россиян, кстати, у меня доступны русские субтитры

  • @DowdenProductionAcademy
    @DowdenProductionAcademy3 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to be sending my students to this video, Yalcin. Great stuff! Very well explained!

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dowden, cheers!

  • @aymanyounso6096
    @aymanyounso60962 жыл бұрын

    yalcin my friend you are a genius, absolutely love the extremely helpful content, peace and love

  • @fluffymarta
    @fluffymarta3 жыл бұрын

    This is a value bomb 💣✨🤓 gonna rewatch it because there are plenty wisdom nuggets included👌 thank you very much for making the theory of music production so fun💖 sending much fluffy vibes over to you

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww thanks a ton Fluffy! 😊✌

  • @MURDOCKROCK
    @MURDOCKROCKАй бұрын

    This is a really good video

  • @T-boyx
    @T-boyx3 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for this :) it's my biggest problem to find a good melodie Pls. More from this :) 👍

  • @sheepkillindog

    @sheepkillindog

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like the advice of Mouse on Mars. You start with a loop, than play it. A lot. Play it in the background while doing dishes, taking a shower. Live inside the loop. Eventually you will hum or imagine melodies and notice all kinds of subtleties in your loop. Patience really helps. Sometimes I throw a bunch of notes into a sequencer then start removing notes. A melody of some sort will emerge. Have fun and remember there are no wrong notes in electronic music. Only varying degrees of popularity. 😁

  • @T-boyx

    @T-boyx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sheepkillindog thx that's great, I'll try :) 👍

  • @user-oq8wb4ri8f
    @user-oq8wb4ri8f Жыл бұрын

    Amazing 😶

  • @jamalvinily575
    @jamalvinily5752 жыл бұрын

    much love from morocco

  • @kvision3200
    @kvision32003 жыл бұрын

    I wondered what I should do. Then I saw your Video and klicked. I'm ready

  • @Alice-Efe

    @Alice-Efe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed it.

  • @AleksandrPechenkin
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    Very Very Good