3 Levels of Chords: How to Triads to Einstein Equations - FL Studio
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What's up guys,
back with another tutorial exploring the realm of chords. A pretty chaotic topic honestly so that's why were doing this simple and easy - through Einstein Equation chords. Could not have been better.
This is a highly requested video so I thought I would give it a go!
Enjoy!
IMPORTANT:
This video has some mistakes that slipped in during the editing, can you spot them? If not, all of them are pointed out in the comment section. I'd recommend you to Google and explore why they're wrong and learn something. It's really interesting!
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When I started producing I remember not knowing chords, and just making everything based on sounds. When I then listened some old tracks, I realised all of them were in proper chords, it just took me ages to find out, because I had to keep trying and changing notes. When I learned chords, the process of making tracks got sped up by like x5. This video is perfect for beginners.
same thing for me
Me too
I can relate this so much!
Lol yeah. Those suspended chords are the real shit tho
Level 1: Every famous music producer ever.
Level 2: NCS Producers.
Level 3: A Jazz musician with FL Studio.
# btw, lvl 3 is best one. Period.
@Minecraft Platinum Fireworks Inc. lmeo ikr.
After that you have the dude that made Minecraft's music. Shit's dope yo
@@Elektr0hazard Lmeoo indeed.
adding 9ths and 11ths to chords doesn't make it jazz... it's a whole different thing, like the blues... it's a feeling... from a jazz guitar college guy
a great point. simplicity is key
I feel like the Level 2 buildup combined with the Level 3 drop would sound the best. The complexity of some of the chords don't mesh well against the vocal line but on their own they add a really cool variation that makes the drop feel like it has more momentum.
Level 1: Major/Minor Chords
Level 2: Major/Minor 7th Chords
Level 3: Major/Minor 7th / 9th / sus2 / sus4 / Passing Chords
Level 4: *Mix and Match all three levels.* The points don't matter and the rules are all made up!
Genuinely surprised to see so many people thinking one of these levels is better than the other. You should be using chords from all three levels! Sometimes a solid minor or major triad is exactly what a song calls for followed by a more dynamic sus2 or add9. Mix and match!
I think that's why most people are complaining because there isn't always a need to be as complex as the third
One of my favorite channels, surprised to see you here! Haha
I personally think Level 2 is right at the sweet spot while level 3 is already overdone a bit
Please make a full version of this track, it sounds fire
Yes please
Fr man 🔥🔥🔥
Yeeeeesssss🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤
Yes please
Plz!!
Honestly, level 2 sounded much better than level 3.
I feel like level 2 sounds better in isolation, but in the context of the song itself 3 sounds way better
@@1gnore_me. True. More complex doesn't necessarily mean better.
@@fannymunchkin2638 Wrong ! Your ears (brains) doesn't accept sophisticated sounds and moves because you wanna hear same things and match this melodies with your memories.Whenever you hear a new melody,uniqe movements, you can't accept this (if you re not a classical,jazz,contemporary listener) because you never heard of it.You re choosing always the familiar one.Thats why 500 million viewer for 3 chord songs and 50.000 viewer for sophisticated, jazz or classical pieces.Understanding 3 chords in 16 seconds is way more easier than understanding 12 chords in 16 seconds for your brain.
@@ugurcanozeroglu I think you just proved me right, not wrong...?
Nope...Think more, try hard.
Incorrect or misleading information in this video (with fun time markers!):
1:21 - A chord consists of at least THREE notes, not two as stated in the video. Only 2 different notes is an interval or a double stop.
2:34 - The chord progression is actually Cmin AbMaj EbMaj Bbmaj, not Major minor minor Major as shown in the video
2:42 - True, these are diatonic chords, but how/why they are diatonic is not explained. Diatonic means that all the notes used in a melody/chord progression are in the key that the song is in. For example, if you’re in the key of C major (all the white keys on a piano) and you play ONLY the white keys, you’re playing something that is *diatonic* to the key of C.
4:50 - When we write out keys, we ideally want to use every letter name once (A-G). This is true for all the standard keys we find in the circle of 5ths. That said, the key of C minor (used here) has an Ab and not a G#, as shown in the video.
If it DID have a G#, there’d be a G and a G# in the same key, which would be super confusing, especially when written in standard notation.
4:55 - Same thing as just noted above - D# should be Eb.
The key of C minor is C D Eb F G Ab Bb (each note name is utilized)
*NOT* C D D# F G G# A# (note names doubled up and thus way more confusing. And where’s B?)
Also, side note, these are all still *Diatonic Chords*
7:39 - Gm7/D# - Oof
Gm7 is G Bb D F and then over D# -- see how this gets confusing when you have a D AND a D#?
It would be better to call it an Eb, which would make it an EbM9 chord
Nice editing, though!
Why do I feel like you're a classical musician? HAHA
@@jaredcortes366 I'm actually not, lol, but I do have 2 degrees in music
Moms Spaghetti Not when it provides misleading information.
Moms Spaghetti I enjoy things with accurate information more 🤷♂️
@@MusicOnTheDLo im not, i've just studied like 10 years
Bro you make one of the funniest tutorials on internet without uttering a single word! A true artist indeed!
he said "coming down the stars..."
God: You have 10 minutes and 32 seconds to learn as much of music theory as possible.
Me:
Level 1: Not bad, upgrade
Level 2: Nice 😅, but upgrade
Level 3: OMG, NO, GO BACK, OHHHH
Level 3 is cool for the drop. But not for break. (Sorry my english :P) 😅
@@KendineTH-camr Your English is perfect!
Haha😅 love you guys.❤
You explained the placement of the chords and the different spacing between minor and major in the beginning, way better than any other video on youtube. Normally they confuse me and I get frustrated but this was super helpful so thanks mate!
as someone who already understands music theory, this video gave me an aneurysm
Java why is that?
@@bekakokoladze7594 1) a chord consists of at least 3 notes, 2 notes is an interval
2) at 2:34 literally every chord except for the last one is named incorrectly
3) the way he describes diatonic triads at 2:39 is extremely misleading, you can use diatonic triads that aren't just those 4 chords. saying "avoid diatonic triads at any cost" is an absurd statement as well, since "diatonic triads" just refers to the native chords in a key.
4) he mixes up enharmonic spelling of notes quite a bit, for example at 4:48 the G# should be called Ab. calling it G# can make it extremely confusing for people who then go on to study music theory using sheet music and not FL studio. the D# should also be called an Eb
5) at 7:37 he starts building a Gm7 chord, but when he plays it it becomes a G7 chord
6) it's clear that at level 3 even he doesn't know what he's doing, the voice leading is all over the place which is probably the main reason people are saying it sounds bad, that on top of the fact that it looks like he's just adding random extensions with little thought put into it at all
and that's just the stuff i picked up in one run through. this video is VERY misleading and if a beginner takes it to heart it's probably going to give them a very flawed foundation for music theory
@@kingharbubbles thanks for explaining!
Do you know some TH-cam channels that really understand music theory? because I really want to learn but don't know where to go
@Dinuka Herath thx dude
Level 1: Ok, usual.
Level 2: Better, good additions.
Level 3: Too much.
you look like Joshua Radin album Cover
@@cry2love lol
Yeah, I agree. It sounds unnatural and it gives me stress, whereas the 2nd level is calm but interesting.
But don't paintings look better when they have the maximum amount of colors possible?
@@ryanrose2863 Initially, I agreed with you there, but I think it brings up a much bigger debate. Some of my all time favorite paintings are extremely simplistic. Sometimes the silence says more than the noise. Anyway, if Level 3 removed the 2nd quick-transition chord, I'd certainly deem it the best out of the three. Otherwise, Level 2 takes the cake for me.
Who else really liked “coming down the stars, going through your veins, I will be the air for you”? Fuck, that’s really nice.
These cut scenes are actually funny. Not over used, and put in at just the right moments. I love it
Please use this drop in a full track. Obviously change the lyrics since you're not happy with them, but the drop was fire 🔥😍😍
Brooks style FTW!!
this guy is upgrading the whole edm industry with one video
I think this video summarize all the edm years hahahah
Lol but edm producers do this all the time wym
@@woofelator most songs are level 1
@@zhanserikmusic that will never work
Sub here
To me, all levels have their purposes. Level 1 and 2 is for the clubs and festivals to jump and to make hits. Level 3 is for the artist to go deeper and wow people.
It's up to how far you want to go.
Great video describing this and giving a refresher to music heads, like me.
funniest editing ever loved the way he presented his pack lmfaoo
Tells you not to do pop song chords
Goes ahead and makes a pop song.
More like:
> Teaches people how to build chords
> Doesn't now how to use sharps and flats properly
haha gold
@@FernieCanto What do you mean?
Also on stage 3 is he just adding passing chords?
@Diego Sosa Pop future house :D tbh nothing wrong with making pop
@@AstroflashTH-cam The Fm7 chord should be F-Ab-C-Eb. He's using sharps when he should be using flats. And if you don't know when to use one or the other, you should not be making harmony tutorials.
No one:
Vories: I'm gonna end this producer career🤯
lol he's the one in the wrong though. you arent supposed to avoid diatonic triads at all costs. Those advanced chords arent better. they are simply DIFFERENT and each one has its use. By only using advanced chords you are creatively LIMITING yourself. ALL types of chords are important
@@niccster1061 no
Joel Gramm damn you really persuaded me didn't you. Your detailed explanations truly astounding............
If your going to tell me no... tell me why.
@@niccster1061 😂😂. I think partly you're right, the more complicated isnt always the better but diatonic triads are the absolute minimum of what you can do and I'm not saying they sound bad but you always can make it sound more interesting by adding some colours.
@@valentingramm5801 sometimes those extra colors change what the chord says, and can completely change the feel of the song
If this is what I think it is, you just saved me.
I had no idea how chords worked and how I had to build them up amd I just had to use samples. So already, thank you for helping me get into music more, thus express my feelings better.
Thank you for preventing me becoming numb.
I still reference this video from time to time. You explained everything so beautifully. My composing skills have improved. Thank you 🙏🏾
How to produce better:
1. Stop producing.
2. learn music theory
3. produce again
it could definitely help, but we can't forget about all the great musicians that didn't know music theory
MYZ there aren’t many of those
Googahgee i feel like there’s more on a smaller level than you think. None of my friends know theory but we still can hear what’s right and what’s wrong. I like to think I’m a decent producer that doesn’t know theory. check me out and i know you’ll agree that my beats follow theory “rules”
“Rules” for lack of a better word
That's why I only do trap beats :)
*uses lyrics generator*
*sings*
*makes a #1 billboard song*
OMG 334+ likes and no comments
AnjanTheGreat now there's one
But, before that, there weren’t any
But, before that, there weren’t any
But, before that, there weren’t any
I enjoyed level three more, it provided more of a future bass vibe to the music. I also enjoyed how the pull of the leading tone was exemplified in levels 2 and 3.
Bro this is so fire. I love it that you took the time to not only get into details but making a whole song. Not a fan of edm but fan of you. Subbed
I'm in love with the "level 2" chords
Me too! add9's, 7's, sus2's and sus4's, all give a track some variety
Best mix: Level 2 before the buildup, Level 3 after buildup
Jason Boness LITERALLY MY THOUGHTS
The bass harmonizes with the chords better in the second part of the third version. Or at least that's what my ears are picking up.
I prefer lvl 3 except for the second and fourth quarter of the build up
Lvl 2 all the way for me pls.
9:18 + 10:05 =)
Great video man! Explanation is really good and the video is very funny to watch. Also very inspirational, since it gives you ideas on how to build your own patterns for colourful chords. Thx again maaaaaan!!!
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial. I'm a piano player, but
Its 12:30am in india nd my night is going cool arcade dropped the vdo ryos too now vories
One after the other ... Night studies gone !!! 😁
@@deep8673 but nvm 😂
It's 5 in Indonesia 🤣
@@angeloalbini5440 good morning bro
Wow
You've convinced me to reinstall fruity loops.
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Rohan Rathore you didnt get the joke?
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All 3 in context sound amazing. I am very partially to how Level 3 makes me feel a 2013/2014 Zedd and Savant type of way. I first got into their work in those years🔥
This is easily the single most helpful thing I have ever seen regarding music theory and chords.
When words fail, video editing works. Really man I've watched a lot of tutorials where guys go on speaking gibberish and I understood nothing. Until you uploaded this. Thanks a lot Vories ❤
Everyone: *starts avoiding Diatonic Triads.*
Me: *Plays Diatonic Triads.*
Also Me: stonks ↗️
St0nks!!
youre playing zero sum
@@Sean-rx3rf excuse me?
ØHM he said that you’re playing zero sum.
@@shootertrump7315 aight lol. Had to search it up tho 😅
This video is extremely helpful. I will admit that I have been producing for almost “10 years” and have been the most hard headed person about it. I peaked in 2014 because I stopped learning. Never learned chord progression, proper music theory, mixing etc. To people just getting started, don’t make this same mistake. Don’t try to be self taught. I wasted a lot of time and now I feel like I’m starting over from scratch.
man i love you and your work so much. thank you you are an inspiration. you are amazing who ever you are
"heY I Made thiS cOOl cHorDs"
Proceeds to make i v iv vi
thought this the second i heard it lmaoo great vid tho
TECHNICALLY that should be written I V IV vi if major, or i V/v iv VI if minor. I feel like a complete dick for correcting you on that but oh well.
What about vi IV I V? Or I V vi IV. If you really wanna get interesting, there's I ii IV V. So many progressions!
it is actually vi IV I V that is mainstream i call it 6415 lol
vi IV I V
As a Pianist, this is very interesting. I also use FL Studio for composing 👍
just dont finger a wrong minor and everything will be good :D
I have been trying to study music theory for months now and today is the first time I understood why 5th are called 5th.
I am weeping happy tears rn. Thank you, thank you, may the gods of EDM bless your kind heart
Niiiice
You are MAGICAL WTF!!!!!! So skilled... Pls keep it up you are so inspiring man!
this is the funniest music lesson I've watched
Vories you are awesome!! We definitely needed this video the most.❤️❤️
Aww level 3 get me up of my chair & warmed my heart ty ty❤ Need to whole song now
Can i just say i am two mintues in and ive already had so much fun watching this video and i cant wait to watch more like this. This is hands down the best! THANKS FOR BEING YOU!
Which version is your favourite ??🔥
IMPORTANT:
This video has some mistakes that slipped in during the editing, can you spot them? If not, all of them are pointed out in the comment section. I'd recommend you to Google and explore why they're wrong and learn something. It's really interesting!
Hi From France
I prefered the level 2 for the verse and level 3 for the drop
Level 3 sounded really cool in the drop and made me think of a Brooks kind of song. In the verse I prefer Level 2 though. Just sounds better to the ear in my opinion. Level 3 gives me anxiety.
Dude I love your video editing😂😂
Hi from France too, and I prefer the 2nd version
This actually helped so much. I've started to learn this in school and this just solidified everything.
DUUDE !!! This is siiiiiiiiiick finaly found a tutorial worth watching thanks alot keep up the good work
I was watching this and was like, "The Unison Midi Chord Pack would make this so much easier!", because I already have it. And then I was very glad when you brought it up, because it really does take the headache out of making chord progressions.
Loool, I can understand using the if you know no theory but you will soon realise you could've just spent a few hours learning and saved the money haha
level 3 is why less is more. It's more complex but doesn't sound better
only in some genres, in stuff like bossa nova complex cords sound great
For me level 3 was pretty simple lol.
The problem here is how he applied the concept. It wasn't applied very well
the lyrics sound like a chainsmokers song
Facts
😂😂😂😂
All of 'em
by that you mean they make 0 sense...
The lyrics should be more like:
Coming down The stairs
I'll pee the air for you...
Lmao 😂😂
lmao
Personnaly I like level 3 the most, the chords go in rhythm with the lyrics, great video!.
Sounds like every Eurovision song ever with those lyrics lol
I literally knew how to do all of this but never had any idea what the technical terms and 'math' behind it was.
Thanks man!
Great video man. The third was by far the most interesting
Hey man ! I'm learning piano at the moment and I really liked your video ! It's easy, fun, and explains well how chords work, just what I needed ! Thank you for that ^^
You are so talented. Your videos are very helpful and inspiring for music producer. Keep it up you are amazing! ❤️🙌
The level 1 chord and the melody already sounds dope enough...
holy shit thank you so much! i'd been struggling with my older version of element but this one is perfect Thank you so much! I swear non of the other tutorials worked but this one did! ily
I'm going to watch this video again, againd and ... again ! Thank you
I learned many things from this guy i mean seriously you are my inspiration and I love you and thank you so much for your help and ideas love from India 🇮🇳
Something important to note: Level 3 chords (in this video) does not mean that your song is better!! You can make a banger with level 1 chords... do what feel right and sometimes less is more :DD
have a great day!!
Using both 2 and 3 at different times would sound very cool
Please keep these coming, your amazing!
bruh, i avoided this video for the longest time and boy howdy, was that a mistake. good work, chief. top tier
Dude you are one of my favourite youtubers and definitely talking music wise! Keep these tutorials coming you really help people getting started!
Also the sylenth1 preset for these chords, is it in the midi pack aswell? Anyway dope video again man🔥❤
Every English teacher: “alright now write a 5 page essay on the interpretation of the song lyrics”
Zekolwolf I totally understand
BANGER of a video
this is actually very well said. its very hard explaining music theory to ppl who dont know how to even begin to fathom
level 3 sounds cool, but a bit complicated for this genre of edm, especially that dominant seventh in the middle of pattern. i think future house like this sounds better when it more straight forward. but its a matter of taste🤷🏻♂️
Tru Lulu u damn right, i am exactly him
You’re not wrong. It’s a great example for adding more color to a progression but I doubt anyone would settle with it as a final result. I wouldn’t say too complicated. It’s just clashing with the melody.
Yes, I also did not like the third level in this demo track
Rowdy Rudy Jr i do not say its TOO complicated, its just might sound unexpectable for “mass” ears, if you get what i mean
@@heavyrush7635 Well, the point is to learn music theory to people, not to make the best EDM track :)
Personally, I 'm not a fan of EDM, but with more V7 - i, it would sound more interesting to me lol
Wow, just wow thank you for explaining those elements never knew the theory behind it
Such an intuitive, comprehensive, and most importantly: fun lesson into music producing, kudos to you! Subscribed, look forward to more good works!
Bruh
Vories layered it very well sounds damn good the synth and bass
Finish this track the reference melody is sick!!! and very catchy
2:32 chord qualities are actually: minor; major; major; major. Hence the vi IV I V.
I thought exactly the same. lol. And then at 2:55, what kind of chord is that with a G# C D#. What is the theory behind it? Did i miss something? lol
i agree with lowtemper here maybe just a mistake while he subbing the vid . @xception that part is right the first chord is g sharp major or a flat major , depends on what scale u in
@@BetheXception because G# is enharmonic to Ab. Fl studio only does sharps so it can be confusing when talking about theory
@@CodBoiz but the first chord a few seconds before it was Cm, right? And then suddenly it is a G# major?
@@BetheXception that called inverted chord , when u move up or down a note in the triad it still the same chord . Watch 1:48 again
At first i thought it was a gmail ad!.... Anyways awesome video as always
this one of the best explanations in a fun way!! thumbs up :)
This is the best and funniest chord tutorial I have ever seen!
Bro, I kinda liked the vocals xD plz release on spotify!!!!
Going through your veigns
I will be the air for you
*Heart Attack Incoming*
Here is the perfect drop plan:
A PART - Level 2
B PART - Level 3
1:55 I laughed way harder than I should've, especially with the fire editing
*no pun intended*
Damn, I was expecting some Einstein equations.
We got clickbaited 😂
READ EINSTEIN and intentially klicked. Good tutorial anyway
8:47 sounds like Alan Walker
9:19 sounds like Marshmello
9:50 sounds like TheFatRat
#NoOffense
100% accurate
That's why TFR is the best
*A C C U R A T E D !*
50% accurate
ok
I've watched this so often already its such a good Video.
the editing just makes me 10 times more invested in learning this stuff 😂😂
Level 3 really isn't much more complex than level 2
Question: Do you plan to release your vocals for remixing? I love your voice man!
Yes level two sounds great! I'd love to hear this song in full..
thank you for the tutorial. really helps a lot
Normal people : There is no chord as sus as an impostor
Me , an intellectual : Bbsus4
@DJ SwatZs when the impostor is sus !11!1!11! 😳
When the joke stopped being funny 4 months ago!! 😳
Sus2 and sus4
To spell it out, B-flat suspended 4
Every single royalty-free loop ever made is in this video
The editing is evilly gorgeous XD
Super awesome video thank you much. I guess it come to personal preference but I think the 2nd one was the sickest
this was recommended for me but just uploaded lol
6:02 lmao it’s lydian time
props to anyone that knows what i’m talking about
SHARP THAT 4 BB
Learned about it in music camp 😎
HEY THAT'S TRUE!!!!!
srsly? it's just do minor scale (Cm)
@@TheSnos15 it's not. It's the key of G# (sol sharp). When he plays D (re), that would be the augmented fourth that corresponds to G# Lydian. The root is G#, not C.
You've changed my perspective on using chords thanks alot
Man you are so good! I learned a lot