Ian, what an excellent video. This is the first youtube tutorial I've seen for 'ambient music composition' that actually shows some composition and not someone twiddling software knobs! This was so useful and I'll be applying these lessons in my projects.
Thank you very much, Hugh 👍 Another video with what sort of content? Have you seen these which are on similar lines: th-cam.com/video/gydUD_DAgX4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wKuwcwqYBrc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/1W9sBf_2Zvk/w-d-xo.html
Such a great walkthrough that's perfect for beginners as you say, but it's also great for those who've been around the block a few times. It's nice to hear and see things spelled out sometimes just as a way of being refreshed. I picked up several new angles that I found really helpful and hope to be able to work them into my future music. Thanks so much Ian!!
That is a very clear and understandable explanation of chord progressions. I have spent many many years as a semi-pro sound engineer working in both live and recording situations (mostly in the acoustic/folk field) plus creating Am Dram sfx and despite having worked closely with many talented pro musicians I never managed to catch music off of them. 😄 Thanks for making basic music theory relatable to an ignoramus in such things. I am sub-ed so I am looking forward to plowing through your 'back catalogue'. Cheers from Scotland.
Hi Ralph - thank you for your kind comments 👍 Yes, it would be cool if we could learn music by osmosis - I could come up north and brush up my sound engineering skills 😊 Hope you enjoy the other videos.
Great video, Ian.. succinct and and to-the-point, and yet packed with details and tips. You have a real talent, my friend, for sharing what some might consider the complexities of Music Theory, in a very accessible and informal way..a real joy to watch your work. 🙂👍
I’ve just started watching this and it is exactly what I need to get me going so many thanks for this. I’ve seen your previous videos and enjoyed them and found them useful. I will watch the rest of this video in the morning when I have more time 😊
Ian - new subscriber here. So glad I stumbled upon your channel. This video is very nicely done. It's content has sparked ideas that will take days to explore. I'm powering up my DAW, now, to further embed the concepts. I'll be back.
That's very kind, thank you very much 🙏👍 I was hoping viewers would take the idea and rrun with it - Good luck with your projects, do let us know how you gett on 👍
You are interesting enough and I'd like to watch. I did try, but they just kept coming and I couldn't get past 1:30. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Please, please drop the stock images.
Very kind of you to say so, Steve , but not everyone seems to share your view and, unfortunately, I have to dance with TH-cam's algorithm 😢 Might I suggest you use the Timeline times to jump to the tutorial bit which,is far cleaner 😊
Hi - the actual preset is not really important, you just need to use a pad you like which can be from any synth at all. Some of the synths in your DAW - whatever it is - will have lots of pads.. I think the Vital pad I used was one of a free set by Chris (www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1fe) although I'm afraid I can't recall exactly under which video this one came from. But don't sweat it 😊
Hi - the actual preset is not really important, you just need to use a pad you like which can be from any synth at all. Some of the synths in your DAW - whatever it is - will have lots of pads.. I think the Vital pad I used was one of a free set by Chris (www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1fe) although I'm afraid I can't recall exactly under which video this one came from. But don't sweat it 😊
Why don’t you, go turn off utube and go and do something more ambient instead….. British camping holidays 😂, maybe that’s where we get programmed to enjoy the sound of rain? Great video, love your tutorials mate 👏👏👏.
You are a great teacher. Thanks from Poland 😊
Thank you Jaro, that's very kind and much appreciated 👍
Ian I love the way you explain these cords, It does not sound confusing, even though you are giving a lot of information. good on you sir.🎹🎶🎶🎵🎼
So glad you found it accessible - thank you for your kind comment 😊
Ian, what an excellent video. This is the first youtube tutorial I've seen for 'ambient music composition' that actually shows some composition and not someone twiddling software knobs! This was so useful and I'll be applying these lessons in my projects.
Thank you for your kind comments, Jacob. So glad you found it useful 👍
absolutely amazing teaching, learned so much! thank you!
Very kind of you to say so, glad you found it useful 👍
One of the best TH-cam videos I’ve watched, very well presented and very informative. Thank You for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for your kind comments 👍
@@IanWaugh hi bro can you share me the software you use for musics please answer
@@SalmanKhan-hy4io Cubase is my current DAW but you can use any. Any piano and pad wil do - plus reverb, of course 😊
Hello Ian, BIG THANKS for your time with us!
Happy to be here 😊
Best tutorial I have seen, and I've seen a lot -- thank you.
Awesome, Mike - thank you very much, greatly appreciated 👍
Great video Ian. Well explained and please can you do another one?
Thank you very much, Hugh 👍 Another video with what sort of content?
Have you seen these which are on similar lines:
th-cam.com/video/gydUD_DAgX4/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/wKuwcwqYBrc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/1W9sBf_2Zvk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks you, very inspiring ❤🙏
Good to hear, thank you 👍
Such a great walkthrough that's perfect for beginners as you say, but it's also great for those who've been around the block a few times. It's nice to hear and see things spelled out sometimes just as a way of being refreshed. I picked up several new angles that I found really helpful and hope to be able to work them into my future music. Thanks so much Ian!!
Glad you found it useful, Matt, thank you very much for watching and your kind comments 👍
Very useful information. Subscribed to your channel immediately!
Thank you, very much appreciated. Wonderful music on your channel 👍
@@IanWaugh Thank you!
@@MusicForTheSoul-MM 👍
That is a very clear and understandable explanation of chord progressions.
I have spent many many years as a semi-pro sound engineer working in both live and recording situations (mostly in the acoustic/folk field) plus creating Am Dram sfx and despite having worked closely with many talented pro musicians I never managed to catch music off of them. 😄
Thanks for making basic music theory relatable to an ignoramus in such things. I am sub-ed so I am looking forward to plowing through your 'back catalogue'.
Cheers from Scotland.
Hi Ralph - thank you for your kind comments 👍
Yes, it would be cool if we could learn music by osmosis - I could come up north and brush up my sound engineering skills 😊
Hope you enjoy the other videos.
love the vids . cheers
Thank you, Darren 👍
Great video, Ian.. succinct and and to-the-point, and yet packed with details and tips. You have a real talent, my friend, for sharing what some might consider the complexities of Music Theory, in a very accessible and informal way..a real joy to watch your work. 🙂👍
That's very, very kind, Dan, and such praise is a little humbling... So glad you enjoy the videos, thank you 😊
now I know why film scores by Hans Zimmer for example will catch me so - thank you for your examples and the very helpful explanations
You are most welcome. Glad you found it helpful 👍
Thanks Ian.
Hope you found it useful 👍
@@IanWaugh I did. 👌
@@karstenlagermann3155 😊👍
I’ve just started watching this and it is exactly what I need to get me going so many thanks for this. I’ve seen your previous videos and enjoyed them and found them useful. I will watch the rest of this video in the morning when I have more time 😊
Thank you, glad you enjoyed them 👍
WELL DONE.CRYSTAL CLEAR😀
Good to hear, thank you 👍
Another great video! Thanks Ian!
Thank you Frederik - so glad you enjoyed it 👍
Cool video Ian, not just for beginners, it is a good reminder of some of the basics, if you know what I mean :)
Cheers, Tim, thanks for watching 👍
@@IanWaugh your welcome :)
@@DisciplinedCommotion 👍
Ian - new subscriber here. So glad I stumbled upon your channel. This video is very nicely done. It's content has sparked ideas that will take days to explore. I'm powering up my DAW, now, to further embed the concepts. I'll be back.
That's very kind, thank you very much 🙏👍
I was hoping viewers would take the idea and rrun with it - Good luck with your projects, do let us know how you gett on 👍
You are interesting enough and I'd like to watch. I did try, but they just kept coming and I couldn't get past 1:30. I'm sure I'm not alone in this. Please, please drop the stock images.
Very kind of you to say so, Steve , but not everyone seems to share your view and, unfortunately, I have to dance with TH-cam's algorithm 😢
Might I suggest you use the Timeline times to jump to the tutorial bit which,is far cleaner 😊
You are the Tony Hart of ambient!
Ha! Ha! That's going back a bit 😄 Thank you 👍
@@IanWaugh made me laugh too. But a good point. Clear and methodical approach.
@@guyrichardson6556 Thank you. I do my best to entertain as well as inform 😊
Awesome video
Thank you, Paul, much appreciated 👍
ty very much
You are most welcome 😊
Hi Ian, Where can i get the Patch used in the Video?
Hi - the actual preset is not really important, you just need to use a pad you like which can be from any synth at all. Some of the synths in your DAW - whatever it is - will have lots of pads.. I think the Vital pad I used was one of a free set by Chris (www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1fe) although I'm afraid I can't recall exactly under which video this one came from. But don't sweat it 😊
Thanks for sharing this. I'm missing something for sure.. :( I cannot find the Preset PD Rising Start on my preset list... 😟😟😟
Hi - the actual preset is not really important, you just need to use a pad you like which can be from any synth at all. Some of the synths in your DAW - whatever it is - will have lots of pads.. I think the Vital pad I used was one of a free set by Chris (www.youtube.com/@s1gns0fl1fe) although I'm afraid I can't recall exactly under which video this one came from. But don't sweat it 😊
Good stuff! Not a complete beginner, but this was still very helpful and inspiring. Will be giving this a go on the weekend! Subscribed 😊
@@jonathanyoung6397 Thanks Jonathan , much appreciated. Glad you found it helpful 👍
@@IanWaugh Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply.
@@enebolsa9815 I'll reply to all comments as long as I can - which wil be for a long time yet 😊
Это чудесно...
Thank you 😊
Why don’t you, go turn off utube and go and do something more ambient instead…..
British camping holidays 😂, maybe that’s where we get programmed to enjoy the sound of rain?
Great video, love your tutorials mate 👏👏👏.
Thank you, Chris. For me it was holidaying in a caravan - along with the smell of Calor gas 😊