The Secret To Beautiful Chords 

I am here for 20% improvement on my music production

What I like about Alex Rome is he doesn't try and withhold all the information till the end, it's an easy pace all the way through with no gatekeeping. Authentically amazing!

The fact this dude just used Fmin as his first chord and made it the most upbeat shit is amazing

As someone that takes notes when watching this type of video format, I greatly appreciate that you made a list for all the topics

Man, you have so many chord tutorials on the channel, you must be a chord god. In all seriousness thank you, this is very nice of you to share your wisdom with us

Time Stamps: Intro (Triads) - 0:50 Beautify Chord List - 2:27 Step 1: Re-voicing or Invert - 2:38 Step 2: Add Voices - 3:24 Step 3: Pick the Right Sound - 3:58 Step 4: Try a Different Articulation - 5:47 Step 5: Layer Them - 6:46 Step 6: Dress em Up - 8:03

To add a seventh: what I call orchestration (inspired by what composers do with orchestras). Often, all your synths are playing all the notes of the chords. Rather, have multiple patches playing different lines from the chord. Have one synth playing just the top line, one just the middle line, one just the bottom line, a few more playing melodic lines by choosing notes from the chords differently (e.g. if your progression is C-Dm-Em-C, then one synth plays a high C-D-E-C, another plays e.g. C-D-E-G, another plays G-F-G-E, and so on, so you get interesting timbral changes as the choice of which synth plays which chord tone varies). This gets great results of you're playing with orchestral samples, but needn't be restricted to that. You can also include hints of 7ths by having some of the synths play e.g. C-F-E-B or something. Other synths still, can add passing tones (e.g. instead of C-D-E-G, you could add an F between the E and G). Basically get out of the box of playing the same chords on all of the synths. Imagine you are writing for an 'orchestra' of monosynths. And look at classical symphonies and concertos to see the kind of compositional tricks classical composers use when making use of a collection of instruments each capable of playing a different musical line, and often capable of only playing a single line at once.

If you do want to use FL keys (plugin does exist for a reason). You can use convolutional reverb and use ANY sample and replace the default clicking sound. This will mutate or morph the FL keys sound with the sample you used in the convolutional reverb. Can create some interesting effects sometimes.

Literally just wedsday. I showed some people to see what they think, other producers more experienced than I. This is what they told me: You've got good progression. You know when your song needs to change and you do so. The sound design is great and so is the mix. The only problem is you have no emotion. This is what I've been needing to add to get more emotion. More expression. This is exactly what I needed thank you!

Reverb 2 is where it's at. I work in FL Studio mobile, and R2 goes into everything I write. I write a kind of experimental dream music style, it works absolutely perfect for it, especially when I add some modulation to it.

The way he says “that sounds good!” You can tell he wasn’t prepared to make a banger on camera making a tutorial. That was actually pretty fire!! Usually on tutorials they just make crap but this guy damn

So what i can say is a lot of creators say things like “this will improve your project by 200%” What i like about this is, hes not being outrageous by saying 20%, cause good chords make for a much better sound, but they dont make it perfect, but they make it better. Thanks for keeping it real.

I think the best thing about your videos is that you show the best part about music production: the amazing feeling you get when you create something magical. Thank you for this!

Alex rome,you are a great person in everything,I love the way you express your safe musically,and every tutorial video that you post here is dope,am impressed and encouraged to start music production at 48. You are the best across the RU-vid village.

I think one thing to add to the checklist would be pickups to the new chords. Just a simple quarter note of the keys root usually works before the next chord

eventhough i do mostly orchestral compositions, your techniques go across the board thanks a ton for these videos

you have so much opened my mind about that the base is the cords themselves!

F Phrygian chord progression. Simply stunning!

This changed my whole perspective on melody creation and I appreciate your videos man!

Your whole channel has reinvigorated my creative spark. Thank you so much for these videos.

Thank you soooou much for your help Alex, greeitings to you from Sweden 🙌🙌❤🎶🎶

This has really helped me fight my way out of writer's block as it enables me to flow with my chords better, thank you

The biggest jump i've got since starting to learn music production, very helpful❤

wow that was amazing watching step by step to create a beautiful chords, thanks!

This video has really positive energy. I love a list and I have been infected by your enthusiasm!

That`s just so heavenly beautiful!

Just started to get into making music. Music is basically my addiction in life and your channel has helped me so much. Just wanted to say thanks

Those chords sound amazing! Great job explaining too

I am so happy because I can watch your tutorials with so much positive. Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

This video is so incredibly helpful! Inspired to give this a try and make something out of it. Your explanation is extremely clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the tips👊🏼

Your channel is one of the reasons I still love RU-vid. Thank you

This is some quality advice here! Great breakdown and layout of the concepts. Keep em coming 🙏

Love your videos man - you and a few others inspired me to start uploading my own music and getting back into things recently since a long hiatus from my Audio school days. Your content super informative - keep it up bro!

"If you don't think that sound is prettier than FL Keys, ..music production probably isn't for you." I have officially wasted $300. Thank you, Alex Rome.

just 3 words. Love You Man !

Love the energy, man! Thanks :)

Brotheeeeerrr!!!! I need more of this!!!! I love it!!! Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!!!

This video is gold! Another one for my favorites list! Very interesting workflow with the chords, I'll try to put these tips into practice! 😃👍

You are the best teacher I came across🦋👍👏

Such an inspiration to create music! Thank you.

It gets even more fun when you start automating parameters to bring the chords to life!

The tutorials on chords are something else, Rome you simply well

I was starting to think I’m acoustic but thanks to Alex I have gained many confidence 🙏

Great one Alex. Straight to the point

"Pick the right sound"😎 That's exactly what I like 🎶 I love your technique Alex ! Keep it up 👊😃💯

I started using ableton 1 year ago. you inspire me so much. Thanks alot

I started watching you in January and this no doubt the most helpful channel for everything i do

Thank you for posting this - very well presented.

fabulous demo, lovely iterations....

your channel is my go to for inspiration.🙌 ty alex

This was very helpful. Thank you so much! 😄

WOOHOO! loving these videos!

Another excellent tutorial Alex! 🙏

Great video Alex. Great layering techniques. Great amount of Information. thank you.

this channel improves motivation I have with music production, because the perfectionist in me prevents me from even trying.

Absolutely amazing.

Inverions are a must, nice job Alex

Genius on titling that synth sus pads, really changed my view on cats and dogs.

Thank you so much,Alex

Excellent Sir! - This is how a Tutorial is made! 👍

Thank you so much for this. I can’t wait to use some of this in my own songs

i write classical and this still helped me

your amazing man, i love you and your mind

You the best men. Respect 🙌🏽

Steady dropping knowledge.

Very good Alex I kinda needed this right now

This one helped me alot. Thank you bro, you're the best💯

Love your videos my breakdowns sound so much better now thanks

Those headies... they look very cool 😎

Thank you for this 🫶🏻

For me - the best channel !!!

Your passion really shines through, great watch!

The King !!!!!! Yes man💪 thx.

Great job!!!!😍😍😍

Love this video

Wow, this could help a lot!

Nice video bro💯🔥

thank you so much, surely gonna use this info for my next song

This is so useful!!!!

Thank you so much! This is really helpful!

Excellent Brother.......

Alex is a genius

THIS is helpful, unlike most of the musicians on here, that make everything so unnecessarily complex. big thank you 🙏🏽

Guter Mann! Danke!

Your every video so helpful🤗thank you very much💖💗

Absolutely informative!!

Kudos to Alex! As an electronic music producer I would say one should look upto him to polish their skills on music theory and chord making...

You won me over with sine wave.

this was soo damn good, it really helped me!!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!❤

Genial.. cambiaste por completo mi manera de pensar al componer

Fantastic sound

I love how he used the same chords in different ways to add layers and textures. That's how I work many times 🎯😁

Yo so helpful ut that song was legendary ❤😊😮

you are great man

Love the song!

Hi Alex. I loved how you started this song off. I probable have listened to it now about 40 times. I have heard this enough that I am going to try this technic in my own style very soon. This video made me watch many of your other videos several times. I’ve saved 31 of your other video to try to duplicate some of your other ideas as well. The problem I see for my future is that you have given me plenty of ideas to give me very beautiful beginnings of songs but, I haven’t gotten to many examples of how to build the songs more to a climax and finish them. In your future songs can you give completed examples on how you build and finish your productions? If you already have finished production videos, will you please tell me where to find them? I wish very much to view as many of those videos as well. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us beginners and helping us. I am still wishing you continued success in everything you do in your music career. Have a wonderful day. I do hope that you will find time to answer a few of my questions in the very near future.

I kind of like basic chords when it's a good synth 😊

Best Teacher in the WORLD

Nice Advice Thanks 🙏

Really enjoyed this post good inspiration.