Polyrhythms and Polymeters - NEVER make a boring loop again!
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- Polyrhythms and Polymeters are often misunderstood - but they are simple concepts that can transform boring ideas into something special! New to music production? Download my free Music Producer Starter Pack here: bit.ly/3p4MMnq
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Learning how to play polyrhythms and polymeters in your music creates complex, ever-evolving rhythms with less effort than you might think - ensuring that you can turn a boring loop into something constantly changing and grabbing listeners’ interest.
Both concepts are useful in all genres of music, but polymeters are particularly good in techno and melodic house.
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Here’s what we cover in this video:
00:00 - Polyrhythms vs. Polymeters Overview
01:33 - Polyrhythm Definition
02:03 - Polymeter Definition
02:36 - Creating a Drum Polyrhythm (3:4)
03:52 - Creating a Melodic Polyrhythm (3:4)
04:32 - 2nd Polyrhythm Example (Triplets) (1:3)
05:11 - 3rd Polyrhythm Example (7:4)
06:47 - Melodic Polymeters
10:09 - Bringing everything together!
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Awesome video! I would love a tutorial on the synth rhythm used in ODESZA’s The Last Goodbye.
Am already using these but didn't realise it was a thing or what they were called. Thanks for confirming I am doing something right :)
Aready a must in +50% of my productions, aND not everything exactly quantized ( atleast 1 thing has to be humanized/swing) , and 1 delay in tempo and a delay thats out of tempo. HUMANIZING youre tracks gives a natural fealing (human ) AND NOT A COMPUTER TRACK. UNLESS YOU WANNA GO FOR A 1990 DETROIT TECHNO TRACK OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT.
+ polyrhythms = deadmaus
afterwatching the video i make mine different i make bars of 5 -6-7 and always a 4on the floor kick, i keap the track alwas in 4/4 duh but i just end the 5 or 6 or7 bars at 16 bars or 32 bars.
2nd rework
ah okay you do that to, just like is deadmaus
100% gonna try this
You got a New subscribir!
One of the top 2 or 3 producers on YT right now. Great tricks that everyone should be using in every production, and so well taught. Gives a track so much more depth and interest.
Thanks! :)
Just out of curiosity, who are the other 2 or 3 that you put in this shame bracket?
Who’s number 1 let’s see and don’t wuss out c:
@@tuxievous420 my own personal number one is Alice Yelcin, been a fan since she had like 500 subs and am still a huge fan of her output
Mate, fantastic video! I have listened to a lot of music all my life and I decided recently to get into producing. I started producing about a month ago, no prior musical experience, just a lot of ideas. I really appreciate how you explain the concepts in your videos from intuition - "It sounds more interesting", "Samba sound" etc - and make it very easy for viewers to follow what you're doing - tips regarding duplicating, showing keystrokes on screen etc. Great work mate, you've made it really easy to see how I can perform what I've got in my head. Better yet, you point out opportunities for experimentation which gets me excited to hit the DAW later. Great way to get students motivated and encourage creativity. Keep up the good work.
Tremendous video Will! Thank you so much for this!
I've seen several videos covering this, but your visuals here simplified it even more! Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
OMG I've been looking for that tutorial for 5 years now!! THANK YOU!!!
Your channel has grown so much! Congrats on that! I found your channel when we both just started uploading videos, but you managed to keep it up and build an amazing audience. I know it takes a LOT of work to do what you do, keep it up mate.
Thank you! I appreciate that :)
definitely going to try to use polyrhythms more - great video Will, and I LOVE the beautiful new wall color!
Great tutorial, Will. Very well explained 👍😎
This is one of your more useful videos. Your production values are getting better as well. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel, Rolf, really appreciate it!
i agree, thank you
Another GREAT tips and tricks tutorial explained in an understanding language ;-) Love it!
Will, definitely going to give this a try, sounded awesome and much more interesting than a flat four to the floor beat. Thank you!😀
I was trying to get Polyrhythms. Great one thanks!
And studio lookS good!
Brilliant, great video thanks so much.
Great vid!! so helpful and definite be overloading on these ideas! How about a James Blake or Flume How to make series? Keep up the great work and congrats to Jonathan on a solid track!
I keep seeing the topics of polymeters and polyrhythms pop up in my research. I think the universe is telling me something... Great vid as always! Thanks for sharing!
Ive opened my self to extreme possibilities
Nice! That's what I'd like to hear :)
rad man...Respect🤘🏽
I remember being a kid in the 80s discovering Steve Reich’s Violin Phase and thought he grooved. My friends thought I was crazy. Now you meet Polyrhythms on the dance floor.
Absolutely, it's a great tool to add interest to your music!
You always do great videos ... and you have a very friendly and likeable nature ... I have subscribed to various music production channels but I think that yours is in the top position ... one would have to watch all your videos to really appreciate the depth of your production talents and level of experience ...
Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate the support!
@Greg 💯 agree
Well done Sir, an excellent example well executed. Thank you.
This is something common in modern metal or djent. It’s what makes the songs heavier but keeps your attention.
Really helpful for a non-drummer. You helped elevate my music to a new level. Thank you!! I sub'd.
Backon great Video! Your channel is from the most useful if not the most, i spotted on. Keep up the great work !
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, Niko! 🙌🏻
this is helpful, thank you! love polyrhythms
You're welcome, glad you found it useful, Nirel! 🙂
Mate this is awesome!!! 🥳
Very clear tuition appreciate the work you put into this. Subed
Thanks for the sub and welcome aboard! 🙂🙌🏻
Really dope vid! Thank you for this.
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🙌🏻
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!
You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
so glad I found this was trying to learn about the 2 things but couldent find anything on it and now youtube hands this to me
I've learned more in a week on your channel than years in paid sites. Awesome content!
Really well explained Will, best tut on polyrhythms/metres yet 😎
Thank you!
Wow all these years... thnaks dude.
This knowledge is worth gold! Thanks for sharing it on YT you legend!
Stoked to hear that! Glad it was helpful 🙂
Well done video! Really really interesting stuff
Excellent and ispiring tutorial, thanks!
You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻
I didn't believe it when I tried it. Thank you for sharing
You're welcome!
Great Tutorial. Will give this a try. Many thanks
You're welcome, Jay, let me know how it goes! 🙂
Thanks for covering this. Love to see more on polyrythm and polymeter applied both to the drums and also melody and bass lines, such an interesting way of making boring simple tracks into more complex and creative compositions.
defiently something very usefull thanks so much!
Ghost snare on the 15th would also add interest.
I haven’t watched one of your videos in a while (bought a Elektron Digitakt so I’ve been watching to learn that).. BOOM, here I am learning invaluable maths and music theory from one of my all time favourite channels. Thx for making this.
You’re very welcome! Thanks for returning :)
This is amazing! Thank you!
You're welcome, glad you like it! 🙌🏻
Thanks! Will always be using this method from now on! A perfect fix for the repetitive loop issue 🙌🙌
Awesome, happy to help! 🙌🏻
@@EDMTips On another note, a tutorial on the Bob Moses - Inner Light would be amazing! I'm especially intrigued by the synth bass
Love your videos! Could you perhaps do an in the style of video for some of Pryda’s older stuff. Like RYMD for example. Much more interesting track then opus.
Definitely going to have some fun with this newfound knowledge thanks 🙏
You're welcome and have fun! 😉
The secret of groove! Thanks 🙏🔥✌️
You're welcome! 🙂
Great video. Thank you for your tips. Going to be very useful. ✌️
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻
Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?
@@EDMTips yes, the volume level on the master track when completed on Ableton Live 11 has been an issue for me. When I finish, the volume is always lower than I would like it to be. Then I open that file in Cool Edit Pro to adjust the volume level. How can I avoid that? Thank you for your help.
hell yeah brotha! can’t wait to check it out🤟
BOOM! 🙌🙌
Inspirational, Will! The polymeters are trippy!
They are but they also a very interesting tool :)
Wow Best poly video that I've seen yet! At least it all finally clicked for me this time. thanks Will
Some great ideas here. Nice one Will
Appreciate it, Si! 🙌🙏
Amazing thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙌🏻
You're the man thanks for this video.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! 🙌🏻
Perfume's "Polyrhythm" is a prime example. Top tier tune, Yasutaka Nakata is amazing
I'll check it out!
Im a big fan of perfume
Very useful thanks!
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
Love it Don Darling
Sympa le beat de fin :)
Awesome tips!
Glad you like them! :)
i was searching for so long how to create that swing feelin , ty so much best video ever
You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
This was eye-opening, amazing video!
Glad you found it helpful, Vesper!
Any other concepts you'd like me cover on my channel?
Helpful video, got me into making music!
BOOM! 🙌🙌 😎 I am really glad you found it helpful 🙂
Cool tips thanx
Really glad you liked it! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with?
Excellent
I am going to try this !
Let me know how you get on! 🙌🏻
Just a tip when working with midi notes. If you shift click the arrow in front of the last measure it goes to the end and you can drag it without the extra note to the desired length!
Thanks for the tip, love it!
Thanks, always good tips and advice on how to produce music.
You’re welcome, Frank :)
You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻
New Studio is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cheers! Unfortunately, it's not mine
thanks helpful vid
Legend!! 😁
😎
👍 Amazing information man.
Glad it was helpful!
@@EDMTips It is 😄
Thanks!
sharing just in case: it's easier to "solo" by muting each instrument in the piano roll than by using the drum rack.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant video ❤️ fpmsl @14:35 🤣
Honestly, is it possible to get the kick samples? I for some reason hate the kicks from sample packs...Yours sound EXACTLY what I need. Bravo bravo bravo for everything!!
Beast!!!
Appreciate it! 🙌🏻
Awesome! Now you've explained them, they seem like the easiest things in the world to do. Am I going to use them? Yes, although not so much in loops, but the concept (using with fx) is definitely something I wish to dabble with inside my mixes. Thank you!
You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
@@EDMTips. It really is.. I've already started playing about with polymetres inside of Xfer Nerve. It's been a real eye opener.
muy interesante will gracias!!
You're welcome, Demian! 🙌🏻
could you pls consider doing some tutorials on more mellow types of house music ? stuff like classic, vocal, gospel, deep, french and tribal house ? thanks
When the magic happens:) nice
Good content, useful as always. The final product kinda of reminda me of that song "How deep is your love" I don't know the actual name lol
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support :)
awesome vid!
Thank you so much for the comment!
Very useful and interesting
Awesome, glad you found it useful! 🙌🏻
Love your videos. How many students do you have on your program, and how do you dedicate enough time to each student?
Good question! Depends on the program. Just ping me an email at will@edmtips.com and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have :)
Got Franky Wah vibes! Thanks for the info! :)
No worries!
I understand the concept already and I’m 2:40 in. Amazing !
Nice! 🙌🏻
The light buccaneer has been well and truly hit sir! :)
🏴☠️
Cool studio man.
Cheers! Unfortunately, it's not mine
TNice tutorials is so amazing thanks for the videooo ;D
You're welcome, glad you like them! 🙌🏻
saved my life
Could you do this on a larger scale like every 48 bars on a 5 min track that's 128BPM? would be interested to know if this would work or not
Wow great explanation, after 2hrs of watching other vids, the first 2 mins and 17 secs explained to me everything I needed to know... 😂 Still watching. 👍😎 thanks
You're welcome, Romi, glad you found this helpful 🙌🏻
Definitely trying! I make a loop pretty much every day but quite boring. This will help I hope
You can do it!
This is great stuff, @Will! Surprised, though, you didn't include tresillo rhythm! 3-3-2! :)
Good call! Maybe next time :)
sad I can only give one like, this deserves more
Thank you so much, I really appreciate kind words of support 🙂
Hell yeah! Too knackered at the moment after 7 hours on Zoom geeking out about software development.
Too many hours!!
Cool
This is among the many reasons I love early Underworld (dubnobasswithmyheadman)
😎 🙌🏻
Hey will, what are those headphones? Are they good for producing?
These are AIAIAI TMA Headphones. They are good wireless headphones, but I also use My Sennheiser HD 650 (links in the video description)
Learned something new.
Awesome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
What you play nice tutoet league on?