THIS INSTRUMENT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND (Live Improvisation With Ableton Push 2)

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  • čas přidán 25. 10. 2018
  • How to make beautiful music with an Ableton Push 2. In this video, I cover the fundamental concepts necessary to develop your playing with the Push.
    By learning a few simple shapes and patterns, you can unlock endless creativity when coming up with chord progressions, melodies, and solos. The Push has helped me push my music to places I never thought possible. It makes learning advanced chord theory more attainable.
    Some people might argue this isn't a "real" instrument. What do you think? What defines an instrument?
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    Learn the fundamentals of the language of music with Ableton Push. I am excited to share the first installment of my music classes with Push.
    This class will teach you about note names, scales, intervals, chords and chord progressions through the lens of Ableton Push. Includes 20 videos and 5 PDF slides with overlays of note names, scales, scale degrees, sharps and flats and roman numerals.
    Download it here!
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Komentáře • 295

  • @TavishMusicOfficial
    @TavishMusicOfficial Před 5 lety +84

    Absolutely beautiful work! I just got myself a Push 2 and started putting together short performance videos. Your stuff is next level inspirational! Keep 'em coming! :)

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +3

      I appreciate that, thank you! Have fun getting familiar with the Push :)

    • @pavle988
      @pavle988 Před 5 lety

      Same thing im doing with touchable pro, it is cheaper then push, if u have good tablet...

    • @darrenbouthierdjproducer7557
      @darrenbouthierdjproducer7557 Před 4 lety

      @@jxmieblake Amazing stuff, spine tingling music. I would love to learn how to play this piece, is it your own?

    • @upstarter
      @upstarter Před 4 lety +1

      For most RND and music gear it’s well past it’s shelf life if looked at simply on the count of how many years old it is. But, at the product - all I could see them adding is a higher res screen. If I had a wish list or a “in a perfect world” list, this would have faders and those touch knobs, but seeing as how we live imperfectly - putting faders would mess with the detentions and this thing is already built like a Mac truck. Still surprised we hadn’t even heard rumors. Or I haven’t at least.

  • @itsBoo
    @itsBoo Před 5 lety +109

    imagine being the bar musician and arrive just with that push and everyone will look like wtf but then starts playing it!!

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +33

      Haha I’ve done it and that’s usually people’s first response

    • @christiannilsen2835
      @christiannilsen2835 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jxmieblake Awesome! Then start to build up the rhythm loops and play to it... so cool! I suck at theory I hope I can learn to play like you on the Push :)

    • @jensenraylight8011
      @jensenraylight8011 Před 3 lety

      a new local hero was born

    • @cmtcfu
      @cmtcfu Před 2 lety

      that would be the maschine mk3 standalone.

  • @MrCrashbeats
    @MrCrashbeats Před 4 lety

    Great video man! Some of the best improv playing I’ve seen on the Push thus far. Love that thing.

  • @makitahowlstheblues8586
    @makitahowlstheblues8586 Před 4 lety +5

    Not false advertising... mind blown in about 4 seconds. Wondering how I've been oblivious to this instrument when I've been trying to learn synthesis/sequencing from a guitar background? My mind is also blown that somebody gave this a downward thumb.... Thanks for sharing! Truly inspiring!

  • @TommyUrbanskiDJ
    @TommyUrbanskiDJ Před 4 lety

    Thank You for this inspiring video Jamie!

  • @GreatestSportsHighLights

    So amazing!!

  • @user-uw3uc2xl5d
    @user-uw3uc2xl5d Před 5 lety +6

    Finally!
    This is awesome. Keep it up man!
    I'm using Push & Push2 through several years but mostly for fingerdrumming. All Push users were needed a such content, and Im so glad to find such uniq chanel like yours!

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you! I’m glad you found it too 😊

  • @whoozl3540
    @whoozl3540 Před 4 lety +6

    Uhh, so lovely chords and melodies reminding me of late George Duke... Wonderful playing and great video, thanks!

  • @faroukr
    @faroukr Před 4 lety

    so helpful and clear. thank you!

  • @EchelonTheCat
    @EchelonTheCat Před 5 lety +7

    This was amazingly beautiful and also encouraged me to fill in a huge gap that has always existed in my own music production: actually learning to play my Push 2 like an instrument, and using improvisation to come up with ideas. Thanks so much.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

    • @EchelonTheCat
      @EchelonTheCat Před 5 lety

      @@jxmieblake Wow, I'm super impressed that you even take the time to reply to comments!
      May I ask, how do I get from knowing the theory behind how chords are constructed, and how to (slowly) play a given chord on the Push, to doing what you're doing here? I mean I totally get the theory, and I understand how the shapes on the Push work, but...how do you do THAT? How do you just string a bunch of chords together and it sounds good? Especially when it comes to chromatic/accidentals which you're doing all the time? Are there certain combinations that you have just learned over time and then it just sort of automatically comes out when you want to improvise? What do I need to do to work toward what you're doing here? :)

  • @snaredrum954
    @snaredrum954 Před 3 lety

    absolute hero - #pushgoals please keep doing more of these. desperate to learn more!!

  • @beatlabpro1
    @beatlabpro1 Před 4 lety

    Very inspiring! thank you!

  • @phil-ipbeats6802
    @phil-ipbeats6802 Před 5 lety +22

    Just cant get enough from this video. Please make more chord progression tutorials like this. Outstanding...To play in scale is good for me as beginner. Jnthn stein is awesome too, but he plays without push scales..only chromatic c major. Its freakin hard for a beginner. Push 2 is a freakin awesome instrument.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +1

      Keep practicing! I appreciate the support, thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @markknecht9416
    @markknecht9416 Před 4 lety

    One of the best beginner videos I've found so far. Makes me want to buy a Push and give it a try. Thanks!

  • @massiveBallsX
    @massiveBallsX Před 4 lety

    Genius. Thank you.

  • @alexandersorbas1881
    @alexandersorbas1881 Před rokem

    unbelievable !!!

  • @HansyPants184
    @HansyPants184 Před rokem

    You know when you find a video that covers a niche subject really well? Now imagine there are multiple videos like that on a channel that extrapolate enough to create an actual understanding. These are amazing! Thank you so much! You're an awesome teacher!

  • @FredyGuibert
    @FredyGuibert Před 2 lety

    Your content is pure gold bro. I'm waiting for your course, I am 10000% confident I'll learn a lot from you. Using the Push as a piano is something I'm looking for, thanks!!!

  • @jasonwilliams7344
    @jasonwilliams7344 Před 4 lety

    Holy moly!

  • @DJWOLFLIVE
    @DJWOLFLIVE Před 5 lety +38

    I recently got an Ableton Push back in July and let me tell you honestly my friends, this is a multi purpose instrument that has the tools to change and elevate your game as an inspiring producer like no other tool that I’ve ever used in my life. If you have a good ear for music and have had some experience with learning music or have used instruments in the past or present, this instrument would be a game changer for your production skills and take it to another level!

    • @MrCrashbeats
      @MrCrashbeats Před 4 lety +3

      FORALL2HEAR TV facts! Push 2 is the truth.

    • @benjaminfeddersen7937
      @benjaminfeddersen7937 Před 4 lety +3

      You don't even have to be a producer. The way the Push presents possibilities to you, it makes you a better musician, a better songwriter, and lets you capture all of your idea and tweak them however you want. The sticker price is expensive if you look at it as a midi controller, but if you look at it like an INSTRUMENT then the price is actually pretty cheap.

    • @matrilhamilton1568
      @matrilhamilton1568 Před 3 lety

      But what if you already know how to play the keyboard really well and you're already used to a mouse style workflow, would it be of any benefit or a waste of money? I'm up or trying new things I just fail to see how the workflow of this would be any faster than a mouse, it's just not logical + you're limited with your VI selection

  • @sykromsmile6303
    @sykromsmile6303 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video.... excellent music lessons

  • @koalahabits3605
    @koalahabits3605 Před 5 lety +3

    Best explanation of using the chromatic scale i've seen!! Beautiful

  • @ernie548
    @ernie548 Před 2 lety

    These kind of devices redefine even more how sound and music can be made. And it's still changing...

  • @amfimoll9428
    @amfimoll9428 Před 4 lety

    Awesome explanation. Big thanks!

  • @NikList
    @NikList Před 4 lety

    most inspiring Push demo on CZcams. Thank you

  • @AdamDuro
    @AdamDuro Před 5 lety

    Man, love you videos. Solid material.

  • @twycemusic8685
    @twycemusic8685 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the video!

  • @ProgressiveFactory
    @ProgressiveFactory Před 4 lety +4

  • @tintoLoreto
    @tintoLoreto Před 3 lety

    insane... awesome

  • @al3xgal3xy
    @al3xgal3xy Před 2 lety

    I've been looking for this video for over a year. Thank you!

  • @neonvoid
    @neonvoid Před rokem

    it is absolutelt an instrument on its own right. i am streaming live unprepared improvs with it every day, its fantastic. fantastic performance & great explanation in your video thank you.

  • @Dave-bd5nj
    @Dave-bd5nj Před 3 lety

    brilliant 👏

  • @draztiqmeshaz6226
    @draztiqmeshaz6226 Před 4 lety +1

    Lovely jam my man

  • @MrSuntask
    @MrSuntask Před 3 lety

    lovely

  • @danimmel6721
    @danimmel6721 Před 4 lety +1

    Very nicely presented and super helpful video. It's certainly worth noting though that you've done this in the "new" 4th's Layout for the keys. People coming to Push from Bass, as well as guitar, will love this and you're giving them a really clear idea of just how quickly things can translate from their to the Push! You make me want to hook up my sustain pedal too! :P

  • @MrDJSTRATEGY
    @MrDJSTRATEGY Před 4 lety

    Dope

  • @joshuacedars8849
    @joshuacedars8849 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Very cool.

  • @krozansky
    @krozansky Před 5 lety

    Great playin man, that piano sounds amazing!

  • @aaposol9423
    @aaposol9423 Před 5 lety +4

    Wow! I also got myself a Push 2 now and this was epic to watch man

  • @WetSkin6
    @WetSkin6 Před 3 lety

    very nice explanation of the Push 2 basics with soundful music inserts and examples...thx 👍

  • @berokm
    @berokm Před 4 lety +1

    When I bought it, firts three months I tough: damn, this is not what I wanted, and I left it a par months playing as always my cello. But then I started to play it again and know I don’t conceived to make music with out it. It’s an amazing instrument!

  • @sinetwo
    @sinetwo Před 5 lety

    GREAT video on the push!

  • @louis-charlesdufresne522

    ok...been using Push for a year now...can't believe I just stumbled upon your tutorials only now. Won't miss any other one from now on. Definitely a good primer for learning chord patterns with Push.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      I just started the channel in September, you haven’t missed much 😊 thanks for supporting!

  • @IVANLEEespinosa
    @IVANLEEespinosa Před 4 lety

    oh man! I'm pretty convinced that you were playing the piano! awesome skills on Push!

  • @4theswarm13
    @4theswarm13 Před 4 lety

    Dayummm dude nice job

  • @atabeylive
    @atabeylive Před 4 lety

    That’s some good push skills

  • @jmhx8177
    @jmhx8177 Před 4 lety

    Sick !

  • @bioburden
    @bioburden Před 5 lety

    Great video man, would love even more Push 2 playing tips!

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +1

      Going to be releasing videos again soon 😊

  • @rahim4411
    @rahim4411 Před 4 lety +2

    How in the hell, did he play like I play on a piano on that thing? That is bananas! Great video. That is amazing.

  • @dougmartin2779
    @dougmartin2779 Před 5 lety

    super helpful, thank you.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      Glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @PoboyMusic
    @PoboyMusic Před 5 lety

    This is very helpful buddy. The push has been one of my best purchases

  • @googull271
    @googull271 Před 5 lety

    Thanks...great video!

  • @kleiner-alsdrei4962
    @kleiner-alsdrei4962 Před 4 lety

    give mi more from this stuff its amazing

  • @misflow
    @misflow Před 5 lety +4

    Amazing stuff man! Really helpful and also shows me I can use my push 2 to play piano, no need for midi keyboard, just takes a different approach.

  • @skalvi
    @skalvi Před 3 lety

    круто! Тоже хочу себе Ablrton Push 2 🎹

  • @DavidBakhash
    @DavidBakhash Před 5 lety

    DUUUDEEE! SO GOOD WHAT

  • @mobilebarber2.0
    @mobilebarber2.0 Před 2 lety

    Nice, sounds good.

  • @alexedev
    @alexedev Před 5 lety

    this is super helpful!

  • @JamesBermingham
    @JamesBermingham Před 5 lety +1

    Golden info. Thank you 🙏 🌟
    Instant sub for this video ✏️

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for supporting 🙏🏻

  • @Veikka
    @Veikka Před 5 lety

    Great video!!

  • @tintoLoreto
    @tintoLoreto Před 3 lety

    Man just checked your soundcloud channel..... soo much talent... hats off.... thanks for sharing this info......

  • @MikeGomeztheDMG
    @MikeGomeztheDMG Před 3 lety

    This was really helpful! Just got a Push 2 and really want to go beyond root position triads/Maj 7 chords.

  • @EmoryJacob
    @EmoryJacob Před 4 lety

    this is fantastic. I get my push 2 this week

  • @Frameable
    @Frameable Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, now I really want to Push

  • @sykromsmile6303
    @sykromsmile6303 Před 3 lety

    Great video

  • @bigfuzzztv787
    @bigfuzzztv787 Před 4 lety

    Dope,...

  • @sancho316
    @sancho316 Před 5 lety +1

    As a keyboard player this was Very impressive to see. Kind of like guitar. Just shapes may be ill buy push just to break out of a mold

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      If you have the means it’s definitely worth trying!

  • @falaxie
    @falaxie Před 5 lety

    This video is awesome. :)

  • @wise1beats
    @wise1beats Před 3 lety

    Bro ur on some Nujabes type wave, I love it!

  • @bitkeen
    @bitkeen Před 4 lety +5

    Nice work, this is the exact skill I need to focus on the most with the Push2. For many years, I learned about music theory, and was a trumpet and piano player, before becoming more interested and invested in Ableton and computer music, however I was never so good with improvisation.
    You've actually reminded me how I should approach the Push2 as an instrument, not just device for sound exploration and experimentation.
    More please? :)

  • @chaotangco
    @chaotangco Před 5 lety +1

    so beautiful
    , best push 2 performance using that grand, so tasty, so much respect for this artist

  • @gregoryschimanski7689
    @gregoryschimanski7689 Před 3 lety

    Top

  • @johnnyparker2128
    @johnnyparker2128 Před 4 lety +2

    That's great but I haven't seen too many tutorials on using Push with chords and piano playing. I was hoping to use the Akai Force in the same way.

  • @delovechannel
    @delovechannel Před 4 lety +1

    2 Things!
    1.How did you do this?
    2.Can i sing over this song?
    Love it!

  • @edthewave
    @edthewave Před 4 lety

    Beautiful work! I've been looking at Isomorphic keyboards and I may have to use something like this or a Novation Launchpad. How would you play something like Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier on something like this?

  • @88mokeyz32
    @88mokeyz32 Před 3 lety

    Insanliciously Done🏋🏋🏋🏋🎯

  • @chrisgou123
    @chrisgou123 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi, can you please tell me what plugin and sound you are using for this performance if you don't mind? I'm just blown away by the pad pressure sensitivity.

  • @RandomNoise
    @RandomNoise Před 5 lety

    Very nice tutorial. Subbed:-)

  • @gilbigeard7405
    @gilbigeard7405 Před 4 lety

    it is, and you are !

  • @natefulton2941
    @natefulton2941 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Jamie, I’m new to the Push 2, you really inspired me to get more into this instrument. I’m a vocalist and songwriter, but I don’t play piano or guitar. Any help from you is greatly appreciate.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 4 lety

      Hope you’ve been enjoying your Push 2 😊

  • @lecosmique
    @lecosmique Před 5 lety

    Man... just happened over here. Great vid. Subbed and liked.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for supporting 🙏🏻

  • @aptudo
    @aptudo Před 4 lety +1

    Are you familiar with the Linnstrument? Same grid layout, but with some crazy cool ways to bend notes and change the sound by rocking your fingers on the individual squares.

  • @shitmandood
    @shitmandood Před 4 lety

    The video has definitely confirmed my suspicions about Push 2 being an instrument. I wonder if the recent Launchpad systems can be used similarly.

    • @BenCoeMusic
      @BenCoeMusic Před 4 lety

      Yep, the old launchpads can be used the same way too. The chromatic key layout is the way of the future and lets you really be free with improvising. I've been doing it since I got a launchpad a few years ago. Here's a recent example czcams.com/video/LUCBKunnjBE/video.html

  • @jerzyboy24music
    @jerzyboy24music Před 4 lety

    Love what your doing and where can I get a Push exactly like yours and I love the video

  • @subrift
    @subrift Před 4 lety

    This inspires me to start playing with my push more 🙌
    Should I learn how to play piano as well or do you think it’s okay not to delve into it much? I know how to build scales and basic chords but I don’t know whether I should put in the time into piano or the push... I am a decent producer but I want to be able to play live with musicians.

    • @lo_end_frequencies2626
      @lo_end_frequencies2626 Před 4 lety

      why not both? the theory is the same on any instrument. you wanna be a good producer? or do you wanna be a good musician that can produce play [X] instruments including the push?

  • @lkym2481
    @lkym2481 Před 2 lety +1

    @Jamie Blake, what piano VST are you using? Sounds so good!

  • @ihsanthehealer403
    @ihsanthehealer403 Před 4 lety

    You played so fantastic! Is it okay if I sample a part of what you played in this video my man?

  • @_CRiT_hits_
    @_CRiT_hits_ Před 2 lety +5

    Jamie, your piano instrument sounds so nice. What do you use? None of the built-in ones I've found in Ableton sound this nice!

    • @lkym2481
      @lkym2481 Před 2 lety +1

      Jamie plz, we wanna know

    • @_CRiT_hits_
      @_CRiT_hits_ Před 2 lety

      @Jamie Blake 😭

    • @Koldraon
      @Koldraon Před 2 lety +1

      Sounds quite similar to NI ALICIA'S KEYS.

  • @leofiorito2328
    @leofiorito2328 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome, Jamie! I Would love to know more about the isomorphic scale. Would you know any books or reference material? Keep on the great work! Cheers from BRASIL

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +1

      Unfortunately I don’t know of any books about isomorphic layouts. Going to look into it now though 😊

  • @thabangramodipa
    @thabangramodipa Před 5 lety +3

    Great video! I see how you design and colour individual chords. I’d love to know how you decide what chords go well together in a sequence... In other words how do you ‘progress’ from one chord to the next. Keep it coming mate this is gold

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      That’s a good idea for a video! Short answer is to learn about relative notation and then experiment 😊
      Thanks for supporting!

  • @luxurychapters6826
    @luxurychapters6826 Před 5 lety +1

    I think you would really like the synthstrom deluge if you like the push 2

  • @fortymileswest
    @fortymileswest Před 4 lety

    Great video! What is the piano sound you are using? Is a Ableton stock sound?

  • @TURBONERD
    @TURBONERD Před 4 lety +1

    Can you do this with other input devices? I've got a launchpad but I'm currently too broke to buy any new controllers and I've been needing the piano sound.

  • @stevied3551
    @stevied3551 Před 5 lety +2

    Very soothing! Can you please tell me which Piano Instrument you are using because it has a lot of expression with very natural realistic quality as opposed to some plugin instruments available. Thanking for sharing!

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety +3

      It’s called The Giant from Native Instruments 😊

    • @stevied3551
      @stevied3551 Před 5 lety +3

      @@jxmieblake Also .. a joy that you respond to comments .. It is a big failing with many contributors here but in your case you are setting a high and positive standard that others should follow! thanks for your swift reply.

    • @jxmieblake
      @jxmieblake  Před 5 lety

      No problem!

  • @nratter
    @nratter Před 3 lety

    Hey man! Loved this video and subscribed to get more like this. Jnthn Stein is another person I follow that plays soulful stuff on the Push. If you're familiar with his videos, how does your style of playing differ from his on this instrument? Thanks!

  • @JustinWoo
    @JustinWoo Před rokem

    Which piano sample are you using for this? Is it the Ableton grand piano with a lot of sustain / reverb? Sounds BEAUTIFUL.

  • @Zefal77
    @Zefal77 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the tips, but I've got a question: I'm hesitating getting a Novation Launchpad X to improvise like this (cheaper than the push2), but there is no sustain pedal input. How important is having a sustain pedal for the kind of improv done here ? Thanks!

    • @beefushumor2742
      @beefushumor2742 Před 3 lety +3

      Get the push1. It's the same price as the launchpad but not so different from the 2nd and better than the launchpad if you are interested all the other things the push does

    • @vaugenheimnughnrn8723
      @vaugenheimnughnrn8723 Před 2 lety

      Get the push. You'll regret not getting it if you get a launchpad. Like dude above Mr just get the push1...I have all the launchpad and as soon as I got the push2 I was done with them.

  • @lexel007
    @lexel007 Před 2 lety

    Freaking awesome 👏🏻 i want to sell my Pisano, buy push 2 and practice enough to play like you 🔥

  • @scooter825
    @scooter825 Před 4 lety +1

    Is this in 3rds 9r 4ths? Vertical or h9rizontal

  • @aurelhollowgram
    @aurelhollowgram Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks dude! and you suggest a theme for another video: do the same thing as this one, but more in depth;) is it possible ?? thank you for your videos. interesting very