You bet. He's got a gift for illustrating everything he tells you. It shows that he knows what he's talking about, and he makes it plain to understand.
I've watched a bunch of his videos.. and what I'm experiencing is that (basic) music theory is not hard at all. It's the (rather ancient) nomenclature is very confusing to me.
Yes, I've been getting recommended videos for years with some pretentious jazz guy... And I just leave more confused. This on the other hand makes me actually want to hunker down and learn
2 Takeaways from this video. 1) I've got to stop giving up on lead/bass lines so easily. 2) I need the "My crotch is on fire" dance move from 4:34 in my arsenal right now.
It also helped me appreciate THIS CHANNEL even more: While yes, it's a theory/composer channel, because he mostly uses a guitar, I figured that was his only real knowledge base (and so took away, personally, it's easiest to write with a guitar, or at least with traditional instruments). But it helps show that theory/composer knowledge can be applied EVERYWHERE! I know it may seem obvious to some, but it just helps ground that fact even more!
A good bassist knows when to just hang back and when to take the stage. There's a lot of technically advanced music out there where the bass gets as much air time as the lead guitar and it *usually* sounds awful. Not always though. Sometimes it's written just right, so everyone is supporting everyone, rather than everyone masturbating with their instrument as they see fit :P But really, most of the absolutely nifty/funky/groovy/sexy bass licks out there were given the space needed to shine.
@@salty_3k506 Funny that you mention Primus, as they're sometimes (not always) guilty of what I said above. You need to be acutely aware whether you're making music for "normal listeners" or if you're making music for "other musicians". There's nothing wrong with either. But if you do the latter, don't put up a surprised Pikachu face if the former tap out and say "Dude! Too much going on at the same time!".
@@andersjjensen i didn't say that they make music for casual listeners and i don't think that they should. Their music is unusual but the instruments still support each other and interact in really interesting ways. Also, could you maybe show some songs where the bass sounds awful just because it gets more screentime? Because to me, those two things aren't connected. A song needs to be constructed around something like a lead bass but that's on the writing, not on the bass.
I'd really like to see a video on how important Timbre is to a composition, I feel like it's often very understated, but this video really made me think about it. All these people here chasing "what scale do I use for this sound" or "what chord progression do I use for this mood" are all barking up the wrong tree. Instrumentation, arrangement, production, and so on are just as important, if not more so, for these types of things. Seeing you do all those different genre arrangements really made me think about this.
Jeff Schneider has a fairly recent video talking about the importance of timbre. I firmly believe that execution is half that battle- a simple arpeggio can sound lame as hell when played on a midi piano but absolutely sacred when played on a harp by a real human!
Thanks Jake for your work. U're showing the music theory like no one else. Its a pleasure to watch your videos and learn with You. Best regards from Poland.
Krzysztof Kaźmierczak Agreed. Jakes work is marvelous and I am extremely thankful for him producing such high quality content, it addresses all of the important questions with spot on visual representations. Thanks Jake!
Any chance of a video introducing the basics of audio-recording and software? I can play the notes, but all that software looks pretty intimidating to fresh eyes.
I use Audacity for audio recording and LMMS 1.2 for music production, both of which are 100% free and open source. You could try experimenting with those.
@@lostrobotmusic thanks, yes I've heard of audacity... I guess I'm just looking for a silky voiced pro to talk me through all the steps and show how many levels and what beats, techniques and effects are essential and what is going ott.. cheers though.
@@JackChurchill101 for producing, composition, FX, etc. you'll need a DAW (digital audio workstation). There are many free and paid ones. I use and recommend Studio One 4. It has a very intuitive UI and probably many tutorials. Also a great free version to get started. FL studio is pretty popular on the EDM side, while Mac users go with Logic or garage band. Another pretty nice one is Reaper :D
I've got two videos that touch on the topics, a recent on on guitar tones and an older one that shows my equpiment and software. I'm not as experienced of an engineer as I am a writer so I'm bit reluctant to do production tutorials yet, and also I have a lot more theory/writing/guitar stuff I want to make first.
@@SignalsMusicStudio - SIr, I've no doubt you could teach quantum theory to a field mouse if you set your mind to it. You get "explaining" in a way few others do... Thanks, I'll have a look at the other videos.
That Em - Am - C - Em chord pattern demonstrated in the video reminds me a bit of The Yardbirds' "For Your Love" - the song Eric Clapton considered too pop and therefore moved him to leave the Yardbirds.
This is the exact thing I needed to know but didn't understand enough to ask about. TH-cam just wanted to recommend me every single other video in existence first.
Great "Applied Theory" theme … Pretty cool bass-line, too ! When composing a pop-rocky bass or drum line, I often use what I call "The 8 Year Old Bicycle Method" … Picture yourself, at the age of 8, riding your bike and using your "vox-synth" to (vocally) utter an improvised "spy-theme" or "action riff". … So, I am racing my bike down a hill and "singing" (uttering) a "radical" impromptu hook-line.
So there’s Rick Beato and Jake Lizzio. I love Ricks channel, but when he talks music theory I’m lost in about 30 seconds. Now Jake on the other hand, explains the theory in ways that I understand. AND keeps it interesting. Thanks much!
I hesitated before clicking because a done bassline is a great start to any song. But I learned so much from the dancing between genres with the same bassline! It gives me a new possible approach to music. Thanks again, Jake.
I understand Robert Smith usually starts with a bass line first and it makes sense when you listen to a lot of the older Cure songs. It definitely makes The Cure an interesting group to study bass.
Dude. You are anawesome instructor. I pass along your videos to not only my band mates but potential other members to my band. You say and show what I cant. Love it.
Dude I tripped acid hard yesterday, so when the space rock came up and the screen started gettin slightly wobbly I had to blink my eyes and do a double take hahaha
You have to do more arrangement break down videos. I can easily write for my instrument, but understanding how arrangements I'm lisening to work is not always clear to me, and you explains it perfectly easy!
Ok, this might sound off, but this is a compliment. Does anyone get a nostalgic warm 90's vibe from this channel? It's valuable info, it's 2019 outside and I'm 32, but I feel like I'm a kid watching a 90's DIY show.
I'm nearly the same age, maybe it's just the style we grew up with watching on TV that bled into my production? I'm not aiming for a 90s vibe but I can understand that my dated cinematography and editing style may come across that way lol. I'm also not trying to mimic modern youtubers so maybe that's why it feels a bit older :P
@@SignalsMusicStudio I wouldn't call it "dated", takes away a lot from the quality of the content. "Old-fashioned" maybe. I could almost hear the screeching of the dial-up modem when I saw the corner dancing figures :). But I think it also has to do with your friendly presentation, that makes the topics feel very approachable. Music theory can be made very dull or even intimidating, which can leave creative good intentions on the dusty shelf for an indefinite amount of time, whereas I am always left with a "yeah, I can do that!" childish enthusiasm after watching your videos. Similar to Bob Ross kinda feeling. Thank you very much for your work, it is much appreciated. P:S: I think your great speaking voice adds a lot of legitimacy as well:
Thanks.. Your a great teacher. It’s all there in these short lessons. When I dont understand, I just go back, these videos are not just teasers for the real $$ lesson. Hard rock parts are not for me, but I can take it 😂
A good example of the pedalling concept in action is during Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall Pt 2" during the guitar solo. The bass just keeps playing the same thing, while chord changes are layered on top by the organ. When your bassist whines that "it's too simple" - just slap them and remind them that they are a BASSIST :)
I don't usually comment, but that little dude you put up in the corner has me rolling laughing this morning haha...and you're a really good teacher. I can actually understand more now thanks man!!!!!!
Maybe it because of how you teach or how I learn or both but either way. I get something every time I watch your videos. I also never feel like you talking down to me or the simplest details are simple for you to take time with. Thank you
Man, this is incredible! I'm a bass player who just now started composing and I have to write and play all the parts myself. I'm not that good with guitar, but I've been following your channel to get a better grasp on harmony theory and this really inspired me to take a second look at some bass lines I've dismissed some time ago! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I wish there was a love button for this video. I greatly enjoyed seeing how you produced the tracks in your DAW as well as the theory and guitar discussion.
you're a god and a goldmine; and u really know how to teach music, by actually showing how it sounds when things are put together like this or like that, with big vibey results! so on point here man!!
Thanks man your awesome....you make theory fun and easy to understand ....been playing for 20 years now...and you have opened so many new adventures for me and my music god bless you brothers
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Now Tayne I can get into.
Give me a print out of oyster smiling
Give me a print out of oyster smiling
Lmfao
It is so good to see Greg Brady after all these years 😄
anyone need consulting for their new music video?
My Brain has rated this Channel the "Most easy to digest" Music Theory outlet.
Agreed👍 Jake is an excellent teacher.
You bet. He's got a gift for illustrating everything he tells you. It shows that he knows what he's talking about, and he makes it plain to understand.
I've watched a bunch of his videos.. and what I'm experiencing is that (basic) music theory is not hard at all. It's the (rather ancient) nomenclature is very confusing to me.
Yes, I've been getting recommended videos for years with some pretentious jazz guy... And I just leave more confused. This on the other hand makes me actually want to hunker down and learn
@@rumble1925 make sure to return to pretentious jazz guy when you feel more accomplished tho!
The dance along tutorial in the top corners really helped me enjoy the EDM that much more
It's actually from the Tim and Eric Awesome Show skit Celery Man. Funny stuff. 👍😂
Paul Rudd is a national treasure.
2 Takeaways from this video. 1) I've got to stop giving up on lead/bass lines so easily. 2) I need the "My crotch is on fire" dance move from 4:34 in my arsenal right now.
It also helped me appreciate THIS CHANNEL even more: While yes, it's a theory/composer channel, because he mostly uses a guitar, I figured that was his only real knowledge base (and so took away, personally, it's easiest to write with a guitar, or at least with traditional instruments). But it helps show that theory/composer knowledge can be applied EVERYWHERE! I know it may seem obvious to some, but it just helps ground that fact even more!
So much fun! Hahaha what a dancer!
Dude... that last “space rock” seemed very much like Pink Floyd.
You rock, man!
Thats what i thought too,awesome tutorial,many thanks
Ya, the Space and metal were my favs!!
My thought exactly! It grabbed my attention the hardest out of all the styles shown.
Glad to see I wasn't the first the think that!
Ots because of his influences, space rock is not like pink floyd but even the blues part of this video sounds like classic rock lol
"A lot of bass lines are pretty boring in isolation."
Things like this fuel my fire to be an even better bassist.
A good bassist knows when to just hang back and when to take the stage. There's a lot of technically advanced music out there where the bass gets as much air time as the lead guitar and it *usually* sounds awful. Not always though. Sometimes it's written just right, so everyone is supporting everyone, rather than everyone masturbating with their instrument as they see fit :P
But really, most of the absolutely nifty/funky/groovy/sexy bass licks out there were given the space needed to shine.
@@andersjjensen I would like to write and play stuff like Primus or March of the Cephalapods from Soften the Glare
@@salty_3k506 Funny that you mention Primus, as they're sometimes (not always) guilty of what I said above. You need to be acutely aware whether you're making music for "normal listeners" or if you're making music for "other musicians". There's nothing wrong with either. But if you do the latter, don't put up a surprised Pikachu face if the former tap out and say "Dude! Too much going on at the same time!".
@@andersjjensen i didn't say that they make music for casual listeners and i don't think that they should. Their music is unusual but the instruments still support each other and interact in really interesting ways.
Also, could you maybe show some songs where the bass sounds awful just because it gets more screentime? Because to me, those two things aren't connected. A song needs to be constructed around something like a lead bass but that's on the writing, not on the bass.
so how tf you look 20, sound 40, and have the musical knowledge of a 60 y/o???
No kids.
Doctor's and music teacher's hate him!!
He’s like The -Art-of-Guitar mixed with Adam Neely mixed with Rick Beato
It's called TALENT
9:15 is that *the lick* i hear, or am i just going crazy?
Yep, that's T H E L I C C
_L E L I C K_
Yep, completely broke the song when I heard it
You're just going crazy
Well now that you mention it....
The EDM part made me think: "Damn, Jake, you were definitely a 90's kid!"
ikr?
“Hi, my name is Jake Lizzio and this is my Master Class.”
Jake Lizzio is worthy of this comment.
2:35 Gillette Razor Commercial
2:40 Chevy Silverado Commercial
2:50 Some hair cut place that somehow has to do with Football
I'd really like to see a video on how important Timbre is to a composition, I feel like it's often very understated, but this video really made me think about it. All these people here chasing "what scale do I use for this sound" or "what chord progression do I use for this mood" are all barking up the wrong tree. Instrumentation, arrangement, production, and so on are just as important, if not more so, for these types of things. Seeing you do all those different genre arrangements really made me think about this.
Jeff Schneider has a fairly recent video talking about the importance of timbre. I firmly believe that execution is half that battle- a simple arpeggio can sound lame as hell when played on a midi piano but absolutely sacred when played on a harp by a real human!
@@SignalsMusicStudio Ill definitely have to check it out then! Thanks for the suggestion!
My band is gonna hate me from all the simple basslines I'll throw at 'em... and I'll enjoy every single second of it...
3:37 That dancing dude in the top left corner made my day
THE LICC AT 9:14
𝐓 𝐇 𝐄 𝐋 𝐈 𝐂 𝐂
I truly love your work has taught me things I didn't even know existed.
I couldn't agree more!
Awesome stuff here.A really inspirational young man.
I am amazed and utterly stunned.
Thanks Jake for your work. U're showing the music theory like no one else. Its a pleasure to watch your videos and learn with You. Best regards from Poland.
Krzysztof Kaźmierczak Agreed. Jakes work is marvelous and I am extremely thankful for him producing such high quality content, it addresses all of the important questions with spot on visual representations. Thanks Jake!
Dude, that Em7 to Gmaj7 is heavenly.
Do you think you could do a video on dream pop/shoegazing styles?
This... please, THIS!
Yess please!!!
That space rock jam at the end was especially amazing.
Incredible demonstration that does 2 things to me: simultaneously depresses me and encourages me.
0:45 my ocd is dissatisfied that this didn't result in smoke on the water riff
Any chance of a video introducing the basics of audio-recording and software? I can play the notes, but all that software looks pretty intimidating to fresh eyes.
I use Audacity for audio recording and LMMS 1.2 for music production, both of which are 100% free and open source. You could try experimenting with those.
@@lostrobotmusic thanks, yes I've heard of audacity... I guess I'm just looking for a silky voiced pro to talk me through all the steps and show how many levels and what beats, techniques and effects are essential and what is going ott.. cheers though.
@@JackChurchill101 for producing, composition, FX, etc. you'll need a DAW (digital audio workstation). There are many free and paid ones.
I use and recommend Studio One 4. It has a very intuitive UI and probably many tutorials. Also a great free version to get started. FL studio is pretty popular on the EDM side, while Mac users go with Logic or garage band. Another pretty nice one is Reaper :D
I've got two videos that touch on the topics, a recent on on guitar tones and an older one that shows my equpiment and software. I'm not as experienced of an engineer as I am a writer so I'm bit reluctant to do production tutorials yet, and also I have a lot more theory/writing/guitar stuff I want to make first.
@@SignalsMusicStudio - SIr, I've no doubt you could teach quantum theory to a field mouse if you set your mind to it. You get "explaining" in a way few others do...
Thanks, I'll have a look at the other videos.
Bad ideas + right look = good ideas
The last one was so hopeless and suddenly became my favorite
You are no joke like the best music teacher ever.
He is so talented it blows my mind every time
11:46 is when Pink Floyd starts playing in my head
Hello, is there anybody in there. Just nod of you can hear me. Is there anyone home?
That Em - Am - C - Em chord pattern demonstrated in the video reminds me a bit of The Yardbirds' "For Your Love" - the song Eric Clapton considered too pop and therefore moved him to leave the Yardbirds.
this should be a serie! make it with every music style there is.
0:45 Don't know why but "Another One Bites the Dust" immediately comes to my mind as soon as I hear these notes.. 😌
it uses the same notes, just arranged differently
Just wanted to let you know that some random dude somewhere on the other side of the globe loves your videos, and wishes you all the best. Rock on!
I always say that context is everything.
WOW. Incredible explanations with cute and funny textures all throughout!!! Well-made!
This is the exact thing I needed to know but didn't understand enough to ask about. TH-cam just wanted to recommend me every single other video in existence first.
You sold me on the tambourine, it really does sound awesome when you stop to think about it.
Great "Applied Theory" theme … Pretty cool bass-line, too !
When composing a pop-rocky bass or drum line, I often use what I call "The 8 Year Old Bicycle Method" … Picture yourself, at the age of 8, riding your bike and using your "vox-synth" to (vocally) utter an improvised "spy-theme" or "action riff". … So, I am racing my bike down a hill and "singing" (uttering) a "radical" impromptu hook-line.
That space rock was euphoric
all of your videos help give me confidence when I doubt myself for studying composition.
“Now let’s talk about the blues”
Music to my ears
So there’s Rick Beato and Jake Lizzio. I love Ricks channel, but when he talks music theory I’m lost in about 30 seconds. Now Jake on the other hand, explains the theory in ways that I understand. AND keeps it interesting. Thanks much!
Thank you,Thank you,Thank You!!!!!
I can't even tell you how long I've been waiting for this!
I hesitated before clicking because a done bassline is a great start to any song. But I learned so much from the dancing between genres with the same bassline! It gives me a new possible approach to music. Thanks again, Jake.
The greatest music teacher on youtube!
"Your bad ideas were actually good ideas that just needed to be seen in the right light."
Some of the easiest content to understand without being simple 🙏
6:22
As a drummer, I can say shuffle and swing are different things and you were playing a shuffle :)
I understand Robert Smith usually starts with a bass line first and it makes sense when you listen to a lot of the older Cure songs. It definitely makes The Cure an interesting group to study bass.
Dude. You are anawesome instructor. I pass along your videos to not only my band mates but potential other members to my band. You say and show what I cant. Love it.
best guitar teaching on the internet! I appreciate all the free teaching and the quality of your channel. so that being said, THANK YOU VERY MUCH
JAKE!!!! OMG, I'm blind ... the suite and that dancing !!!! --- Seriously, Your videos really help.
That last space rock song is my freakin' jam, man. I could listen to that all day.
The chords at 7:35 are pure magic😍
No... I was wrong. The space rock part is the best😭... So many ideas to start creating. I love this channel😍
11:23 Some XXX Production House is gonna license this Music from you.
Loved this video! Very cool Applications!
It goes perfect with other songwriting stuff you’ve touched
0 3 5 bro
Bro play a minor ii°-v-i
*Proceeds to play the second, fifth, and first fret on the E string*
Do you know american scales?
Dude I tripped acid hard yesterday, so when the space rock came up and the screen started gettin slightly wobbly I had to blink my eyes and do a double take hahaha
You have to do more arrangement break down videos. I can easily write for my instrument, but understanding how arrangements I'm lisening to work is not always clear to me, and you explains it perfectly easy!
This guy is a living cheat code for music
Ok, this might sound off, but this is a compliment. Does anyone get a nostalgic warm 90's vibe from this channel? It's valuable info, it's 2019 outside and I'm 32, but I feel like I'm a kid watching a 90's DIY show.
I'm nearly the same age, maybe it's just the style we grew up with watching on TV that bled into my production? I'm not aiming for a 90s vibe but I can understand that my dated cinematography and editing style may come across that way lol. I'm also not trying to mimic modern youtubers so maybe that's why it feels a bit older :P
@@SignalsMusicStudio I wouldn't call it "dated", takes away a lot from the quality of the content. "Old-fashioned" maybe. I could almost hear the screeching of the dial-up modem when I saw the corner dancing figures :). But I think it also has to do with your friendly presentation, that makes the topics feel very approachable. Music theory can be made very dull or even intimidating, which can leave creative good intentions on the dusty shelf for an indefinite amount of time, whereas I am always left with a "yeah, I can do that!" childish enthusiasm after watching your videos. Similar to Bob Ross kinda feeling. Thank you very much for your work, it is much appreciated.
P:S: I think your great speaking voice adds a lot of legitimacy as well:
Thanks.. Your a great teacher. It’s all there in these short lessons. When I dont understand, I just go back, these videos are not just teasers for the real $$ lesson. Hard rock parts are not for me, but I can take it 😂
Vielen Dank für die interessanten, verständlichen, praxistauglichen und abwechslungsreichen Beiträge. Prima.
you are seriously the best music youtuber and your tutorials are some of the greatest musical educational videos
Sometimes I return to this video just to listen to the space rock example at the end. I'd love to hear that as a full song
Really liked the space rock track... makes me realize just how much I want to go to live concerts again xD
bruh that trumpet part was fire!!!
Funky Trumpet Guy is amazing, I want a GIF of that
Love these "flavoring" of the same line or progression vids! Mind expanded!!
trippy trumpet
Incredible! I am a rookie but I like to watch your video's, your positivity and your creativity so much. Thanks :)
A good example of the pedalling concept in action is during Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall Pt 2" during the guitar solo. The bass just keeps playing the same thing, while chord changes are layered on top by the organ.
When your bassist whines that "it's too simple" - just slap them and remind them that they are a BASSIST :)
Funky flavor full funk section, I love these words
The music you create in these videos is always so good that I'm torn between being super inspired and just giving up on trying to create my own.
I've just spent the last five minutes cleaning my breakfast off the screen of my kindle after watching the EDM part. Thanks.
Understanding writing for the average Joe. Brilliant!!!!
I love all the music you make! I get SO INSPIRED!!!
Wow ! someone recommended this channel on reddit for learning music theory and absolutely love it, what a great series, thank you !
I don't usually comment, but that little dude you put up in the corner has me rolling laughing this morning haha...and you're a really good teacher. I can actually understand more now thanks man!!!!!!
That edm track is fire! I also like the blues one, but my favorite is the funky track. :D
LOVE the way you work. The costumes & dances were hilarious. Thank you-made my day!
Maybe it because of how you teach or how I learn or both but either way. I get something every time I watch your videos. I also never feel like you talking down to me or the simplest details are simple for you to take time with. Thank you
Man, this is incredible! I'm a bass player who just now started composing and I have to write and play all the parts myself. I'm not that good with guitar, but I've been following your channel to get a better grasp on harmony theory and this really inspired me to take a second look at some bass lines I've dismissed some time ago! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I wish there was a love button for this video. I greatly enjoyed seeing how you produced the tracks in your DAW as well as the theory and guitar discussion.
Wow, a lot of tipps and tricks in just a small video, great!
you're a god and a goldmine; and u really know how to teach music, by actually showing how it sounds when things are put together like this or like that, with big vibey results! so on point here man!!
You're awesome man. You're helping make this theory a lot more digestible
Another pro tip for the space rock song. Fuzz bass, everytime
You Sir are an amazing teacher!
Jake, you are a real God. Extremely helpful videos, consistent and educational and of course with a lot of creative fun.
Best dance tutorial EVER! I love your channel and have learned so much. Thank YOU!
Thanks man your awesome....you make theory fun and easy to understand ....been playing for 20 years now...and you have opened so many new adventures for me and my music god bless you brothers
Love the dancing dude during EDM example. Epic hilarity.
The EDM version sounds like something you would hear in a men’s hair loss commercial.
Sounds like menu music on an old ps1 racing game.
Last one is so Pink Floyd, love it
Dude, you're a class act! This is my go to channel for music theory. I can actually enjoy theory when you turn it into something practical.
Mindblowing! It can be so simple if teached the right way. You are so inspiring. Thank you very much for all your efforts !
Outstanding. I’m dumbfounded.
The production quality of these videos is always awesome. And the lulz in the top left sell it on this one :D
this is so a creative aprroach...actually, the last one is a gold one, perfect for having fun composing with a loopstation!
This may be your most inspiring video ever, Jake!
Love your channel, so many things to learn and always presented in an easy to grab manner!