How to Write a Melody for a Catchy Chorus in 4 Steps (AKA How to Write a Hook)

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  • čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
  • Do you wish your chorus melodies were catchier? If so, then this video is perfect for you, cos we are finally revealing our top-secret and most powerful 4 hacks for turning your chorus melodies into unforgettable ear worms!
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:06 Example Song Specs
    1:19 Hack 1 - 3rds
    3:05 Hack 2 - Links
    4:10 Hack 3 - Motifs
    6:07 Hack 4 - Variations
    9:23 Final Playthrough (Music)
    When it comes to songwriting and producing, a great melody is by far the most important element, and if you wanna raise your melody writing game up to earworm status, then you're definitely gonna need to know how to hook your listeners. So, watch this Hack Music Theory lesson to learn how to write a hook melody, in order to create the ultimate catchy pop song chorus! With modes and catchy melodies (consisting of 3rds, links, motifs and variations), your hooks will result in mega memorable choruses for your songs. This example is in the Dorian mode, but these melody hacks can be used in any mode, and in any genre (yes, including hip-hop, rock, R&B, EDM, metal, djent, etc.). So, if you wanna learn how to write a melody for a catchy chorus, then use these 4 music theory hacks and songwriting hacks to produce and write a hit song that's contagiously catchy. But first... tea!
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Komentáře • 199

  • @HackMusicTheory
    @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety +7

    Want great melodies? Simply use the "Melody Checklist" in our Songwriting & Producing PDF: HackMusicTheory.com/Bestsellers

  • @OurBrainHurtsALot
    @OurBrainHurtsALot Před 3 lety +83

    At first I thought: "I don't think the chorus is that catchy", then I went downstairs to cook dinner and I started humming it. Yep, it's catchy.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety +3

      Lol, love it, OurBrainHurtsALot, a true test of catchy! Thanks for stopping by, what kind of music do you make?

    • @OurBrainHurtsALot
      @OurBrainHurtsALot Před 3 lety +3

      @@HackMusicTheory Thanks to you. Mainly metal. I'm trying to add some vocal melodies to my riffs and your content has been of great help!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety +4

      Awesome, thanks for sharing, OurBrainHurtsALot! We really appreciate you being here, and are cheering you on with your vocal melodies! Have a great weekend :)

  • @kicreati4632
    @kicreati4632 Před 3 lety +55

    Man never thought Jason Statham would be teaching me music

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi H a K i! Thanks so much for stopping by and connecting :) We hope you have a great week!

  • @Alastis
    @Alastis Před 5 lety +10

    I know I am late to the party, but I just found you guys and had to say a BIG thank you! As a drummer and self taught midi musician, your videos are helping more than I can ever express! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

  • @PhillyWatts
    @PhillyWatts Před 6 lety +3

    Florida, United States producing my own electronic, hip hop/rock. Thank you for all of your amazing help. Certain lessons are starting to really stick with me and I'm eterally grateful!

  • @arthurmee
    @arthurmee Před 6 lety +56

    I just wanna say that the artwork by Maria Picasso is amazing.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +5

      Hey arthurmee, great to hear from you again! Hope you've been well.
      Yes, Maria is amazing!! We love her artwork, so she pretty much does all the covers for our singles.
      How goes your music making?
      Have a great weekend and happy songwriting! Kate :)

    • @arthurmee
      @arthurmee Před 6 lety +1

      Yes thank you Kate, I am. well. I like all the artwork you've used, although this one is definitely my favourite Please pass on my appreciation to Maria. Music making wise, am very busy rehearsing a set with a band in preparation for some Christmas gigs, so have been very busy with that. I have been taking advantage of your music hacks though particularly those, related to composition and using the wonderful Reaper. Hopefully when the Christmas rush is over, our gigs will probably more spaced out leaving more time to compose . Keep up the great work you and yours are doing. :-)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hi arthurmee! Please forgive me for my late response. We moved cities, all while doing daily videos, so it's been a bit crazy around here! How are your Christmas gigs going? I'm super excited to hear that you'll have some more space to compose in the new year, how exciting!! Please do let me know how you get on. Thank you, as always, for your support, and we wish you the happiest of holidays. Kate :)

    • @arthurmee
      @arthurmee Před 6 lety

      No problem Kate. The gigs are going well thanks. Looking forward to dropping the Christmas songs soon though LOL. Yes am hoping some time will appear for me in the new year to at least put down some song ideas in basic form that only exist in my mind at the moment. Love watching the composition hacks as ever. There's not a lot of this kind of stuff on CZcams of this quality that I've come across . Thanks again.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Oh I can't imagine playing Christmas songs over and over, so good for you! Sounds like you've already started one of the most important steps in making music, conceptualizing! We're so happy to have you in our community, arthurmee, and thank you for your kind words. K

  • @chance2971
    @chance2971 Před 3 lety +8

    This is really helpful man. Thank you for putting it all so plainly and easy to understand!

  • @craigwarren8379
    @craigwarren8379 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for your help with this tutorial.Great rock, Age of Rising, great guitar and vocals.

  • @markmckowen5907
    @markmckowen5907 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi mate. Mark here from USA. Trained undergrad in orchestration, now learning how to improve my hook writing with a Symphonic metal band.

  • @neekmontana9496
    @neekmontana9496 Před 4 lety +3

    Hey I'm Neek Montana 🤙🏼 I am a Rapper from Pennsylvania. I really appreciate this video! It really did help, Thank You 😁

  • @haydenduswalt7278
    @haydenduswalt7278 Před 3 lety +5

    I love this video it's so helpful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @TheGingerBeef
    @TheGingerBeef Před 6 lety +1

    I love your vibe and attitude, keep up the awesome vids :)

  • @elephantforceofficialmusic8914

    Awesome. United States here. I wanna say your tutorials have really improved my skill at music composition. I make a range of Orchestra to Jazz and such. AGE OF RISING!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Elephant Force Official Music, great to hear from you and thanks for sharing the kind of music you make! We are so pumped to hear that you've improved your composition skills, yay!! Thank you for your support and welcome to the Hack Music Theory revolution! By the way, where are you based? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @anointed01
    @anointed01 Před 6 lety +8

    Awesome hacks as usual, Ray. Thanks for sharing!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Hola anointed01! Thanks for watching :)
      We hope you have a wonderful weekend! Kate

  • @StepanTrnka
    @StepanTrnka Před 5 lety +12

    Not only we change the note, we're going örlier. ;-)

  • @YoshiFan100
    @YoshiFan100 Před 6 lety +1

    I've been wanting to make power metal for my own enjoyment for quite a long time now, but thought there was never any good channels to learn theory (until you). You guys are seriously amazing. I can't thank you enough ;_;

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Great to hear from you again Connor, thanks for your kind words and support. Pumped that you're being inspired to make power metal, do it! We're cheering you on 100%! Let us know how it goes and have a great weekend. Kate :)

  • @BlayzeDeville
    @BlayzeDeville Před 5 lety +18

    Broer looks like the hipster Jason Statham

  • @newsomething8682
    @newsomething8682 Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing!!!!~ Thank you so much my teacher!

  • @brucenawa645
    @brucenawa645 Před 6 lety +4

    I apply yo methods and I must say I understand better now my beats have a catch now need more on such melody chords how to make unpredictable catchy melodies the rule of thirds explained in deep . u should a series and am from Zambia

  • @LouisSerieusement
    @LouisSerieusement Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks you again, it's really nice to watch your videos each friday :) I'm not sure I said that before but I do some kind of Melodic acid techno/idm (and you already know I'm from france^^) ..I loved the epic guitare riff at the end !! Cheers and love to both of you :) Louis

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Bonjour Louis! We are so honoured to have you as part of our Hack Music Theory revolution, thank you for your kind words and support. Thanks also for sharing the kind of music you do, I don't think you shared that before, so that's awesome! I know you've posted a few questions in the last week, I will do my best to get back to you very soon! Bon Weekend! Kate :)

  • @ShadowViper001
    @ShadowViper001 Před 6 lety

    Excellent video. As always! This show is always so helpful, and i thank you guys so much for doing this kind of content.
    Right now, i have not made/released any music, but i plan to make instrumental Rock/Metal music, as well as, hopefully one day, make music for video games.
    And I am from Ohio.
    Keep up the good work you guys.

  • @BoraMermer
    @BoraMermer Před 6 lety +1

    This is great man. Downtempo, lo&fi producer froum EU here. Great tips. Keep on good work!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Really happy you enjoyed our video, Bora Mermer! Thanks for watching and sharing about yourself, we're pumped to welcome you to the Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy producing! Kate :)

  • @Drunkonjohnnywalker
    @Drunkonjohnnywalker Před 4 lety +1

    Enjoyed your energy and info

  • @weslaycock466
    @weslaycock466 Před 5 lety +1

    Fantastic video. Def worth a sub

  • @SydStatic
    @SydStatic Před 6 lety +3

    I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel, there's some great stuff here! I just started putting out music in February. I'm a Washington based artist focused on 80s/funk/whatever fits my mood electronic music

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Hey Sarah, we're so glad you found us! Thanks for watching and sharing, it means the world to us :) We're here to help you make great electronic music and we're cheering you on 100%! On that note, have you downloaded our free hack music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords'? It's a refresher of the basics and it's a super fast and fun read. You can download from our website: HackMusicTheory.com/Books. Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

    • @SydStatic
      @SydStatic Před 6 lety

      Hack Music Theory Aw you're too kind ❤️ I have my 4th release set for the 15th so I think I'm doing at least decently cx I've been meaning to download it. I suppose there's no time like the present!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Yay, that's so awesome Sarah, all the best with your next release!! And yes, there's no time like the present ;)

  • @afroboi7454
    @afroboi7454 Před 5 lety

    You guys have helped me so muuch thanks

  • @LuizAlexandre_lalex
    @LuizAlexandre_lalex Před 4 měsíci

    Wow… Never had só impactful lesson in how to create a chorus. Thank you so much!!
    I am struggling with a song for some weeks, it gave me some ideas for!
    Really a hack! 🎉

  • @Stadsjaap
    @Stadsjaap Před 6 lety +1

    Greetings from Cape Town! That's superb, bru. Chorus stuck in my head like traffic behind a minibus taxi. Shawt!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Haha awesome!!! And yeah man, Cape Town in da house, that's where I was born and raised, so it's always lovely meeting a fellow Capetonian! Thanks for connecting :)

  • @nunogabriel1
    @nunogabriel1 Před 6 lety +2

    Great tutorial! I've discovered you guys this week and I gotta say, you guys are great, giving this information to us. Thanks a lot!
    I am from Portugal and I'm composing short movies soundtrack music nowadays.
    PS: You're so energetic. What would happen in a tutorial if instead of tea you drank coffe? XD

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks so much for watching and connecting Nuno! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! Thanks for sharing a little about yourself, we really appreciate it. And yes, Ray on coffee would be a sight ;) Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @fredtalaa3503
    @fredtalaa3503 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your tutorials, you rock really. I am a psytrance poducer, techno, Trap and hip hop

  • @N4th4nAl
    @N4th4nAl Před 6 lety

    Hi from belgium ! and you hacks help me a lot! platying mostly rock song :D

  • @user-ei1wc6wd6n
    @user-ei1wc6wd6n Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome Video, thank you so much!

  • @BoonBreyne
    @BoonBreyne Před 6 lety

    Hi Revolution Harmony! I'm from Belgium and I like to make House!
    P.S. I really like the way you talk passionate to your viewers. I believe it makes anyone eager to create music!

  • @louriel1861
    @louriel1861 Před 5 lety +3

    I’m from Orlando, FL and as of now I am doing all the research I can to be a better writer. I used to do music and ppl loved it but I stopped recording and writing for 8 years and now I’m getting back into it but this time I want to do it at my full potential. I have wrote to much in 3 months and only have 3 songs because I kept rewriting them to make them better and better. I think I am ready good at rapping but I am working on getting better with my melodies, fully finding my voice/style. My specialty is deep emotional type stuff but I can also write trap type and funny type so I want to be multi dimensional with different sounds. Soon I will be recording what I have and when I’m ready to knock it put at the studio and will go from there. Some will love some will hate I just want ears no money. Lou RIEL(Rebel in every level)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey thanks for sharing, Lou Riel, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community! Our mission is to help fellow music makers make better music, so you're definitely in the right place :) We're cheering you on in your return to music making, so be sure to keep us posted on your progress! We publish new vids every Thursday, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks! Until then, have a wonderful weekend, and all the best with your recording :)

  • @hesamedinheshmati3819
    @hesamedinheshmati3819 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Ray . greeting from Iran

  • @AlexSage
    @AlexSage Před 6 lety

    Thanx for all these videos Ray, Hello from LA =))

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Alex! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, we really appreciate it :)
      Take care and until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @kuzmazolotov7374
    @kuzmazolotov7374 Před 6 lety

    This is very VERY helpful for me! BiiiiiiiG THANKS!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Kuzma, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @valeriandementen4596
    @valeriandementen4596 Před měsícem

    Hello from belgium, on my way to watch a lot of your videos to improve my composing skills (still no idea what kind of music I make, but I love it)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před měsícem

      Aw thanks my friend, I'm so happy to hear you're finding the videos helpful. Really appreciate you being here, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! Ray :)

  • @MikeManaMusic
    @MikeManaMusic Před 6 lety

    I am sooooooooo happy that I found this channel! I was really frustrated in learning all this theory stuff until I found your channel here

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching and connecting PulseofMinority! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! What kind of music do you make?

    • @MikeManaMusic
      @MikeManaMusic Před 6 lety

      Hey :) I do all kinds of music. I play in a rock/alternative/pop band, but when I am on my own I like to do HipHop/Electronic music. You really helped me at a point where I always got stuck... What I realized now is expressing emotions in music requires also theory knowledge. And you really delivered this knowledge to me very nice! I like that you are so enthuastic about your music, that's a lot of fun to listen aswell :) Thanks bro keep on doing your great work!!!!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey, thanks for sharing and for your very kind words, we really appreciate you being here! It's wonderful to hear that you've discovered a secret weapon for expressing yourself through music! Let us know how you get along with your music making. By the way, where are you based? Take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

    • @MikeManaMusic
      @MikeManaMusic Před 6 lety

      Hack Music Theory hey :) yeah today I take massive one just to learn from your videos! I am located I He south of Germany. Where are you located at? I would really like getting to know similar minded people :)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Hallo to you in Germany! We live in Vancouver, Canada! As for getting to know similar minded people, we hope that our Patreon community will help musicians, who use our hacks, to connect. So you've joined the right place! Am I right in assuming that you are Michael Smith on Patreon? Anyway, we love your enthusiastic energy, so thanks for being here! Kate :)

  • @stefanvaneeckhout8939
    @stefanvaneeckhout8939 Před 6 lety

    Ray and Kate....Thanks for helping me understand Music Theory in such a simplistic fashion. It is so much easier to sit down now at the DAW and have that blank screen right in front of you. EDM Artist just down the way from you in Seattle, WA

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Stefan, thanks for watching and connecting, it always makes us super happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians, especially when it comes to blank screens! We look forward to hearing from you again. Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @redt-rex3808
    @redt-rex3808 Před rokem +1

    Im from Costa Rica but live in Florida and make Acoustic Contemporary Folk

  • @HAZARDOUS88
    @HAZARDOUS88 Před 6 lety

    Truly great stuff, thanks!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks, HAZARDOUS88, hope you're having a really great week! By the way, what kind of music do you make and where are you based? Kate :)

    • @HAZARDOUS88
      @HAZARDOUS88 Před 6 lety

      Based in Australia and I mainly make Electronic stuff like Psychadelic and Ambient. But I'm open to try making anything. But recently been hitting a creative block. I've seen others do videos on how to overcome it and I'd love to see you guys take a stab at something like that :P Thanks for the reply, Kate!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hello to you in Australia! Thanks for sharing about your music and I'm so glad you told us about your current block because we have two videos on overcoming writer's block. We're cheering you on 100% and please let us know how you get along with these: #1: czcams.com/video/ZUpxdASz77A/video.html and #2: czcams.com/video/M8jY95f0aVo/video.html.

    • @HAZARDOUS88
      @HAZARDOUS88 Před 6 lety

      Much appreciated, thank you very much!!

  • @antbrio5347
    @antbrio5347 Před 2 lety +1

    That ending tho. Nice!

  • @gavinroussel4359
    @gavinroussel4359 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you!

  • @mylah2630
    @mylah2630 Před 3 lety +1

    I love his voice

  • @mathieulapointe38
    @mathieulapointe38 Před 6 lety

    Revolution Harmony still lovin it ! hey in witch Ebook/pdf is the checklist ??

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Aw thank you Mathieu, we truly appreciate you being a part of our music theory revolution! The melody checklist is in our Songwriting & Producing PDF, which you can download here: RevolutionHarmony.com/Books. Thanks again Mathieu, and happy songwriting :)

  • @xhibitionism
    @xhibitionism Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      We're really happy you enjoyed our video, Pornpot! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

  • @redt-rex3808
    @redt-rex3808 Před rokem +1

    The last part instrumental break sounds AMAZING is rhis song on Spotify?

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před rokem

      Aw thanks my friend, I'm so happy to hear you're digging the song! And yes, it is on Spotify. Here's the link: open.spotify.com/album/4Wfh6wR6BneDuyvKV9ZD3p Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you being here! Ray :)

  • @thetrashpanda9085
    @thetrashpanda9085 Před 6 lety +6

    Ray has inspired me to drink more tea :) Switched from drinking so much coffee and I honestly feel a lot better. Darjeeling, Earl Grey, and peppermint are my teas of choice.
    From Toronto, Canada. I make post-punk/darkwave music.

  • @diyniperera
    @diyniperera Před 3 lety

    Hi could let me know what is the software he is using. Seems like such a simple software

  • @TrolleiSemQuerer
    @TrolleiSemQuerer Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks from brasil funk artist ❤️

  • @saurabhthakur4897
    @saurabhthakur4897 Před 6 lety +37

    First of all, I love tea more than you do. Second of all, great channel. I'm quite glad that I found you guys. I'm from Mumbai,India and I'm trying real hard to make it as a musician but it's kinda hard as the whole scene is pretty much dominated by Bollywood and my intention is to make more art oriented music rather than commercial stuff so I'm working towards becoming an independent artist. I'm currently learning Indian classical which is a bit more vast than the western music theory although I find your ideas relatable as playing the guitar has always been my first love. Hopefully someday I'll start a channel of my own and school you guys on some Indian classical theory :p hehe. P.S: That's my style of saying THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! :D

  • @clawmansegele1988
    @clawmansegele1988 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m based in the US and love making prog rock

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 5 lety +1

      Hey hey Fritz, lovely to see you again! Hope you're well, and making lots of music! We look forward to seeing you again soon for more theory hacks! Until then, have a wonderful week :)

  • @dalel7215
    @dalel7215 Před 6 lety

    love all your videos...the Halloween one was extra awesome!!!!!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Wow, thanks Dale! We love that you enjoyed our Halloween special, we had a lot of fun making that one! Where are you based?

    • @dalel7215
      @dalel7215 Před 6 lety

      Revolution Harmony Hey thanks for replying..Im based south of you in London Kentucky USA...Working on my first album in my small home studio Doing everything myself .I play guitar ,bass, use ezdrummer from toontrack .singing is not my strong point but doing it too..I use presonus studio one 3.5..presonus audio box and presonus monitors and headphones ..Thanks to you all I will be adding midi piano roll to my music .I have 2 of your books ..Hack Music part 1 and Songwritting Producing..Hack Music videos and books. are really expanding my theory stuff and its so much fun and painless too...I have learned things from you that I have never heard of before like the Note Row...I watch Ray and Kate's videos over and over..Ray and Kate Harmony are awsome .I learn a lot from you....I would be interested to know what equipment you use...I'm not in your Patreon site yet but hope to be....Love You Both...Godbless you both...keep it coming....Dale

    • @dalel7215
      @dalel7215 Před 6 lety

      oh and I do hard rock to metal type stuff mostly

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Dale, I realize I never got back to you, we moved cities and started our crazy Christmas challenge, so please forgive my late response! Thanks so much for sharing about yourself and hello to you in Kentucky :) That's awesome that you're working on your first album, we're cheering you on 100%! And we're so glad that we can be of service to you and your music through our videos and books.
      With regards to what we use to make music, we use also use ToonTrack EZ Drummer, as well as their Dream Pop expansion. Then for fancier synth sounds, we use Massive, which is truly Massive (not just a clever name haha!), although this probably wouldn't be something you would use in rock/metal... unless you're making music like "Age of Rising", which this video is based on! The bass guitar VST we use is Native Instrument: www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/guitar/scarbee-jay-bass and the piano we use, which is absolutely gorgeous and we highly recommend it, is: www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/keys/the-grandeur. Our DAW, as you probably know is Reaper, which is awesome! Let me know if there's anything else you want to know.
      Lastly, we would absolutely love to have you in our Patreon party! We will be announcing some exciting offerings soon, so stay tuned for that :) Alrighty, I'll leave it there for now! Take care and talk soon, Kate :)

  • @sketch4317
    @sketch4317 Před 3 lety +1

    u going crazy in that cam

  • @adikickass84
    @adikickass84 Před 2 lety

    Hey, great tutorial ! Isn't the time signature 3/4 tho?..

  • @Bigfinny
    @Bigfinny Před 3 lety +1

    I'm based in Boston, Massachusetts. I make rap and r&b and pop rap

  • @tfwnoyandere
    @tfwnoyandere Před 4 lety +1

    あら、すごい!

  • @The1stMrJohn
    @The1stMrJohn Před 6 lety +1

    ;~) Hampshire
    in England

  • @8musiclady
    @8musiclady Před 5 lety

    What program are you using?

  • @Wheel333
    @Wheel333 Před 6 lety

    I love 3rds too

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Woohoo!! How about tea?
      Thanks for watching and connecting Wheel333 :)

  • @jayjames7055
    @jayjames7055 Před 3 lety +1

    I live in london and I write crap music. you guys are definitely helping however, (now I write surprisingly crap music.)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety

      Hello, Jay from London! Thanks so much for stopping by and connecting. We're sorry to hear about your music woes, and hope we can continue to be of service to it's betterment! Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

  • @veteranviggo1581
    @veteranviggo1581 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m gonna try to implement this to my beats

  • @francissreckofabian01
    @francissreckofabian01 Před 6 lety

    This is great advice. Thanks. (P.S. - you can never have enough tea!!!)

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Francis!! Glad you found the advice helpful and yes, you can never have enough tea!! What's your favourite kind?

    • @francissreckofabian01
      @francissreckofabian01 Před 6 lety

      Yes, thanks. I'm about to try it now. I have a C minor & a C Minor 7th to start with. In Australia, we have a brand called Bushells which as been around forever. I find, over the years, I am adding more and more tea leaves. I like it strong and I don't like coffee. I lke herbal teas. I've been drinking Camomile for centuries. Of course, Green & Jasmine tea. And I have experimented with things Russian Caravan tea, Oolong, Pu-erh & white tea amongst others. Tea is how I hydrate instead of just water. Do you have any recommendations? Always like to try new things.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety +1

      Awesome!! Let us know how it goes :D
      I like your comprehensive list of tea, it's great! And yay, for hydrating with tea! I love drinking Chamomile before bed. One of my favourites is a combination of peppermint and liquorice...which is what I'm drinking now :)

  • @brucenawa645
    @brucenawa645 Před 6 lety

    need this video to b on offline mode were I can rewatched

  • @umarustrings
    @umarustrings Před 6 lety +15

    Nigeria. Rock music!
    And the day you don’t mention “but furst...teeeeaaaaa!!” I’m unfollowing you! 😂 😂 now I’m saying it with you!!! Keep up the good work brother!!!!

  • @WillMellow
    @WillMellow Před 4 lety +2

    This is great! I’m gonna put these tips into use the next time I’m stuck creating a chorus. My favorites are the motif and the variation tips. Keep up the awesome work. Thanks!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 4 lety

      Hey thanks so much Will! We're thrilled you'll be putting these to use in your own music, on that note, what kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

  • @prabhdensingh8740
    @prabhdensingh8740 Před 6 lety +5

    Hello! I'm from London and I like to make metal.

  • @daisytam71
    @daisytam71 Před 2 lety +2

    cool

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for stopping by, Mylat, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

  • @Drunkonjohnnywalker
    @Drunkonjohnnywalker Před 4 lety +1

    Johnny Walker rap and rnb artist 💜

  • @jstrojo2985
    @jstrojo2985 Před 6 lety

    What app are you using in the video?

  • @thisisarobberyb4398
    @thisisarobberyb4398 Před 5 lety

    Based in many places and I’m a beginning music guy and try to make deathstep, dubstep, trap, and recently extreme synth metal I guess is what it would be called

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 5 lety

      Hey thanks for sharing, and a warm welcome to our Hack Music Theory community! We hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks! Until then, have a wonderful week :)

  • @RickyTehra
    @RickyTehra Před 6 lety +1

    Did u know junkie xl follows you 👍

  • @declancrawford6552
    @declancrawford6552 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi folk rock melodic , like bluesy vibe

  • @doomxblade
    @doomxblade Před 6 lety

    Hey!!! I’m from Illinois and I play technical blackened deathcore!! I play drums and guitar!

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks so much for watching and connecting Carter! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy music making, Kate :)

    • @doomxblade
      @doomxblade Před 6 lety

      Hack Music Theory thank you!! Keep up the amazing work you’ve helped me a lot!❤️

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for your support Carter! What kind of music do you make?

  • @sdjtlch
    @sdjtlch Před 6 lety

    Late af 13th! I got the EastWest Composer Cloud so I've been busy testing it out :D

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Pradich, good to hear from you friend! We're wanting to do that too... how do you like it? how does it work, do you use it like a standard VST plugin?

    • @sdjtlch
      @sdjtlch Před 6 lety

      I've liked it a lot so far, like most virtual instruments, you can use it as a stand alone or a VST plugin. I used a short requiem I wrote for a class project to test it out, It's a piece for an orchestral string section, piano, solo violin, Oboe, A soprando voice and an Alto voice. All the sounds except the piano are from the Composer cloud. (I still need to sequence it better though) soundcloud.com/miguel-pradilla-raich/short-requiem

  • @David-zr1wr
    @David-zr1wr Před 2 lety +1

    i can put out verses like it’s nothing but a pre chorus and chorus is where i struggle

  • @johnlunsford7009
    @johnlunsford7009 Před 3 lety +1

    Clemson South Carolina. Grunge rock writer. Layne Stanley is my vocal idol please help me with writing

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 3 lety

      Nice to meet you John, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! We LOVE the late great Layne Staley too! Have you seen our video on the Alice in Chains formula? czcams.com/video/8e7zqN2l_Qc/video.html

  • @austinkenn2037
    @austinkenn2037 Před 5 lety

    India :Nagaland ......
    Currently about to record my first single. .....i do rock/pop/alterntive/electro

  • @ollie_r8162
    @ollie_r8162 Před 6 lety

    What's your favorite tea and how do you drink it (sugar, milk, ..)? When's a video on tea coming?

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Hey Oliver, great to hear from you again! Awesome question ;)
      Ray likes his yerba mate/green/mint blend and I drink mostly a mint/liquorice blend or earl grey with soy milk. How about you?
      Also what kind of music do you make? Kate :)

    • @ollie_r8162
      @ollie_r8162 Před 6 lety

      Hi Kate! I love earl grey! ;) I'm mostly here to learn to make music for my video games. I'm a programmer by trade. I don't get to it as often as I wish. Here's some stuff I made: clyp.it/user/w41ubrol soundcloud.com/der_olli/i-hope-they-serve-arps-on-mars

  • @hellbuoyR
    @hellbuoyR Před 3 lety +1

    kenya ^nairoi^ we release genje

  • @szeredaiakos
    @szeredaiakos Před 5 lety

    I am listening to this on a DT 770 Pro 80Ω. If that thing in the background happens to be a Yamaha P35, that would creep the living shit out of me.

  • @twocsies
    @twocsies Před 6 lety

    Not sure why, but this sounds like a very European melody to me. Are the jumps bigger than American melodies?

  • @Jhanaofficialband
    @Jhanaofficialband Před 3 lety

    We're based in Australia and we play grungey kind of music

  • @charlieaugustmusiq
    @charlieaugustmusiq Před 3 lety +1

    Belize🇧🇿🇧🇿 I'm doing dancehall ⭐

  • @ayamcomanda8457
    @ayamcomanda8457 Před 2 lety

    How to make a drill chorus plss

  • @Psalmistjamel246
    @Psalmistjamel246 Před 4 lety

    I am Based In Barbados I create & perform Reggae music.

  • @tchanx795
    @tchanx795 Před 4 lety +1

    Hungary, I try to make lofi-ish music

  • @joanbaczek2575
    @joanbaczek2575 Před 4 měsíci

    Why does audio keep curing out every 5 th word ?

  • @carlifonia
    @carlifonia Před 6 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @jdframpton
    @jdframpton Před rokem

    I'm in Southwest Washington State, USA. I do rock music.

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před rokem +1

      Hello JD my friend, thanks for introducing yourself, it's a pleasure to meet you! Hope to see you back here in the comments on our next video. Until then, take care. Ray :)

  • @d-alphamuszic2319
    @d-alphamuszic2319 Před 6 lety

    Reggae and dancehall.

  • @Nuh-zd5py
    @Nuh-zd5py Před 6 lety

    Chicago and I make synthwave,retro,dark pop/r&b cyberpunk

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks so much for watching and sharing Nuh. Abdulaahi! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)

  • @samrothman
    @samrothman Před 4 lety +1

    indonesia, weezer early 90s style

  • @JaredBullerMusic
    @JaredBullerMusic Před 4 lety +2

    Hi. Thankyou for this great information. My name is Jared Buller-Kormors aka JBK and I am Canadian singer-songwriter. My writing genre is Acoustic/Power-Pop. 😊

  • @mohammadismail7299
    @mohammadismail7299 Před 5 lety +3

    I make trap beats... and im from bangladesh

  • @JulietteJemm
    @JulietteJemm Před 6 lety

    Art pop in Paris

    • @HackMusicTheory
      @HackMusicTheory  Před 6 lety

      Thanks so much for watching and connecting Juliette! We're pumped to welcome you into our Hack Music Theory revolution! Until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)

  • @MikeManaMusic
    @MikeManaMusic Před 6 lety

    You look like Jason Stratham

  • @swaydecutler4013
    @swaydecutler4013 Před 4 lety

    Iowa, hip hop

  • @tots8982
    @tots8982 Před 3 lety +1

    Finland Metal music