Hey there guys!
My DJ name is Tfox, but you can call me Tom.
I’ve always wanted to make dubstep, but since I’ve got fl studio, It’s not working.
The problem is: I can’t make chords. when I’ve got the chords, I can easily make a a melody on it.
But the chords don’t sound good.
try this, i dont know if this is best tutorial but i use the computer keyboard as midi in ableton to work out melodies and it’s helped me a lot
was long trying to work out which notes sounded good together clicking buttons and i was definitely not going to go back and learn musical theory for piano to know which notes work together as chords
Thank you very much! I can check this video out when I’m at home, 'cause know I’m using the mobile network XD.
But I’ve got one more question which scale is good to use?
I’d say pick up the last edition of Computer Music magazine, theres actually like hours of tutorials specifically on that on the CD (You may even be able to find the CD image online) or jsut cop the CD off the rack if ur a shiester.
check this out, the piano roll on FL has a secret little chord selection menu under a tab called “helper”
i have ableton and i drew in all the chords and scales into midi, i just drag them into my project. i’ll drag in a scale and “fold” the piano roll down so it only displays the notes in that key and just click around till i come up with something. its helped me develop an ear for musicality and i’ve actually learned all the basic chords and can understand 7ths and inverted chords etc
u might try this is well although its quite limited in its chord selection for whatever reason
Learn music theory. It’s your friend, trust me. There’s a bit of a learning curve in the beginning, but since you’ve already started creating music some things will be clear from the get-go.
Nah, that will blow their minds completely. If they are having a hard time building basic chords, then understanding McCoy Tyner’s stacked fourth chords and ambiguous harmony is going to go right over their heads.
I suggest not doing this. While it definitely is an option, reading on music theory before you delve into composition is an easy way to get fuck all done and be put off composition all together. At most get something for light reading before bed or during a commute.
Just make melodies and make chords out of the notes you use.
When you have an idea for a sequence but don’t know how to put it down, just punch in the main notes and add notes in where you think they’ll fit by trial and error.