The Secret to Writing Powerful Chords and Melodies

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MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea
My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano
Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

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@AyrixMusix 10 месяцев назад

Hey Alex, I enrolled in the EDM Bootcamp a couple of days ago and I gotta say its already helping me a ton! It's provided me with better focus and structure in my songwriting stage as well as new mixing and sound design methods that I didn't know. Thanks a bunch!

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Hey thank you for posting this! I am so happy to hear this. Who is this btw? I can't by your stage name.

@AyrixMusix 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome I'm Eric Esparza, I'm not sure if it shows my name or just my nickname on the Slack group.

@mcgritty8842 10 месяцев назад

Sounds like you’re 10% better already! 😉 ❤❤❤

@alicehoon7474 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRomecan you make a video on all the software ?im just gonna start my music production career 😢need a good guidance so that I can become someone in future ❤️

@alicehoon7474 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRomethere are lots and it’s difficult to understand

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Hey everyone, lately I've been working to transition from doing all 'clickbaity' videos into videos where I pick topics that I feel are important and fundamental to song writing and music production such as the topic I discussed in the video above. I'd love to know your feedback on this video.

@electrofiyofficial 10 месяцев назад

This video really motivated me to start working on music

@prashantrishu1 10 месяцев назад

Perfect advice and not the run of mill video. Fyi, deconstruction videos will be helpful too

@jayplay8140 10 месяцев назад

great video with real insight and well explained , would love more of these, thanks Alex

@Dashmaster305 10 месяцев назад

I just want to say that I learned a lot from this video and you did another great job, but I feel like calling harmony a "secret" is a bit much still.

@AviationFun737 10 месяцев назад

Love this video! I made a new project where i just write chords and melodies and on my 3rd one I found something I really like!

@andiprogshop3097 10 месяцев назад

Dude, you're sharing so much valuable stuff, i couldn't believe it. I've lost my connection to the magic in producing somehow quite a while ago due to some losses and a rough time, but to see the love and the joy in your eyes when you're talking about how the tiniest details affect you, is absolute amazing

@sebastiankrau8652 10 месяцев назад

When I heard only half of the Melody of Silhouettes I directly got tears in my eyes :,). Tim was such a great talent.

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

isn't it beautiful? That melody just brings me back to the good old days.

@Sneakycat1971 10 месяцев назад

When the melody follows the chords it sounds good most of the time. What I mean by that is each note of the melody needs to match the same notes being played in the specific chord being played. You don't have to play every note in the chord but at least two of the notes. Then as the chord changes you will be changing the notes of the melody to fit the chord being played. If you play guitar and want to get good at solos just follow the chord progression with the notes.

@latheofheaven1017 8 месяцев назад

Alex... all my life I've been banging on to anyone who would listen (not many) that harmony is the core of everything in music. Yes, rhythm is essential. Yes, melodies are the hook. But harmony is what provides the emotion - the tension and release - the weight. Most non-musicians don't understand that, because they don't hear music as rhythm, melody and harmony. They just hear the sound. But anyone writing music REALLY needs to understand this. Harmony is the core.

@DD-te6oj 10 дней назад

Great video! Your videos are very helpful and inspirational!

@VikIsLost 10 месяцев назад

This video kicks ass and I have been mystified by the harmonies in Language since I started learning to produce 5 years ago. You breaking this down was incredibly helpful. Glad I clicked on this video!

@TheRealProfit 10 месяцев назад

Always a great video!

@spiritvoys Месяц назад

Thank you Alex for your support 🙌🙌🎶🎶❤👍

@RealDealy 10 месяцев назад

Basically, this is what Geroge Clinton used to do He would do Jam sessions with different musicians, and singers, then keep what he liked for ONE song, but because he did so many mixes, he was able to put out so many albums from those jam sessions! I used to do the same thing when I used to dj, turntablist style. You freestyle, then for some reason you come up with different patterns that become routines. Next thing you know, you have multiple routines you can do. When I did it at a battle, people lost their minds, but it just came from me freestyling routines after school

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Yea, I like the numbers game. I learned that you might be better if you avoid sticking with your first idea every time you start a new song. I think coming up with a lot of ideas gives you a better chance of creating something better.

@beatsfromyhwh 10 месяцев назад

amazing, thank you, Alex 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@brianhlp30 10 месяцев назад

just wanted to say thank you man. you're really helping me up my game lately

@z0OZ00OOO 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Alex, this is such a great way to communicate this. I think a layer beyond harmony can be frequencies. Because some of the best ear candy and subtleties are orchestrated along with the harmony. Whether from a mixing / instrumentation perspective, or even venturing away from western 12 tone theory.

@xavierlagueux9866 5 месяцев назад

Good advices💪

@alanrossze2873 10 месяцев назад

Amazing videos as always❤❤

@ranradd 10 месяцев назад

Great video, Thanks!

@lucastora9207 10 месяцев назад

I love the way you talk about music

@Syel_Music 10 месяцев назад

Alex is amazing!!! SO knowledgeable!!!

@josh_thatcher 9 месяцев назад

Great videos Alex. Very pratical information. Saving up for your course. 🔥

@francoperez8145 10 месяцев назад

Your tips are gold.

@bitbotrecords 6 месяцев назад

amazing, so glad i stumbled on this. thank you.

@andresfernandez2032 4 месяца назад

Alex ur absolutely my professor in my own practice, ur a beast thx so much man

@scernik 5 месяцев назад

you are the best!

@petecore7238 8 месяцев назад

Hey Alex, Amazing advice as usual brother!

@georgegilchrist7882 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this Alex, very helpful to me, thank you sir.

@myriaddsystems 7 месяцев назад

Love this guy!

@pachirisugirl7204 2 месяца назад

For anyone watching this video, the creator says that the secret is: harmony between chords and melodies, and in order to find good harmony, all you gotta do is write a bunch of melodies and chords and you may one day find harmony ….saved you 5:53 min of your time 👍

@sd4beatsmore 10 месяцев назад

love your tutorials

@myriaddsystems 5 месяцев назад

Don't why I haven't already subscribed to Mr Rome's Supremely excellent channel. I've leant such fab stuff! THANKS!

@Astroni800 9 месяцев назад

I loooove these advices 🖤🖤🖤

@danic.3760 10 месяцев назад

Nothing but respect for a man who can produce music listening through 2 frying pans. Jokes aside I love all your videos no matter the subject, I always start songs like that, first the chords, then a melody, and then all the other elements and structure, nice video.

@-AnGuS.SuGnA- 5 дней назад

Thank you for what you are doing for real, thank you, you have a good sole

@helisoma 10 месяцев назад

just to say you are my #1 go to reference for music production as it relates to the creative side and you handle it so effortlessly...that being said yes it's a numbers game but i think that in a moment when you create a melody or harmony it kind of has a life of its own...and develops on its own as you add more elements...the first melody has a reason for being and i try to stay true to that first intuition

@earnest1620 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this sir...❤❤❤

@oddbeat5693 10 месяцев назад

At 4:00 best advice! Keep on writing chords and melodies until you realize that the 1st or the 69th take is the best one. I found myself going with mediocre sounding chords and melodies, building the whole song around that, ending up with having to begin with a new song. It is vital to create a solid foundation, no matter how many takes.

@sebastianfuttrup5970 10 месяцев назад

Just found your channel, But amazing explanation! Great job on this video✅

@Triskaimusic 9 месяцев назад

I consider Alex my EDM coach. His videos are helping me a lot with my EDM production.

@aixzi_official 2 месяца назад

@GTORT 7 месяцев назад

Stay with me. If I was a beginner I would've hated this video. The answer is that there is no answer, and as a beginner, you don't understand that. However, now as a passionate amateur, it really is the truth. You just have to put in your time productively. Plain and simple. Big shouts out to Alex for being real. Love your content.

@zizwemusic7688 10 месяцев назад

04:28 That first chord reminded me of DJ Khalid's 'God Did'. I actually said, "It breaks my heart" after it hit.😅 Amazing stuff you teach us here man.

@APBT3chnoM0nkey 6 месяцев назад

THEY AINT BELIEVE IN US! GOD DIIIIID!!!

@Nykronds 9 месяцев назад

thanks bro

@trueneraa 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Rome

@ganomichael4494 10 месяцев назад

Thanx bro...

@mcgritty8842 10 месяцев назад

I love Language! Thanks for the tips

@UAEverything 10 месяцев назад

u r amazing music producer bro Umair from Pakistan

@electrofiyofficial 10 месяцев назад

Hi Alex!!

@user-cb5wk3og4v 2 месяца назад

I get shivers everytime I hear Language :D

@ordonisisgreat 10 месяцев назад

Big ups from a Porter stan. 😁

@Inverteddagger187 9 месяцев назад

thank u baldie

@fotpjusto457 3 месяца назад

Those are the most extreme headphones I’ve ever seen

@MattyBeastial 8 месяцев назад

Man the sound of those chords and melody is incredible! Is that an effect? A synth? I cant find anything like it in Ableton

@Taksheel 9 месяцев назад

I GOT SO EXCITED HEARING PORTER ROBINSON

@isthisforrealyes7194 10 месяцев назад

Hi Alex!

@sluszip9797 10 месяцев назад

thx broo

@user-pe6sn2yn4d 3 месяца назад

80 % work 20% study

@tiguechimack3301 4 месяца назад

Yo Alex! What plugins are your go to in order to get a beautiful drone like the one you used in this video?

@rileyrufer4254 10 месяцев назад

hey Alex. hope your well. hey I'm really into music and am getting into music production. I'm at a beginner level, but really want to learn how to record and process vocals to make them nice and crisp and to a professional standard id really really appreciate if you made a video about vocals and how to process them. thank you heaps. I'm sure others would really appreciate that video too.

@shevystudio 10 месяцев назад

I'm a beginner too :)

@asherwilliams 10 месяцев назад

At 2:53 , that Chord progression literally made me gasp like what???? It has no right to sound that good.

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Haha! That’s the power of really simple chords in the minor scale.

@blueeyedcat3443 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome At 2:53 minor, not major?

@asherwilliams 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome Yeah facts! Ive been doing rap beats for a few years, but this video inspired me to make an EDM track like the ones in this video, its difficult but very fun!

@AnwaarAliOfficial 4 месяца назад

You should also show what synth you're using?

@kristopherclark350 9 месяцев назад

you know I have never done that just sat and wrote, wrote n wrote always came up with idea, started grabbing a bass, arranging drums 😅, thanks bro, maybe explore the other modes to be a good shout.

@lupiyamujala Месяц назад

Does anyone know what instruments he’s using in the conclusion? I like the sounds and I would love to use them.

@georgevulpe5600 10 месяцев назад

why ma man got frying pans on ears?

@sergdendy967 9 месяцев назад

Amazing. 00:48 Where can I get these presets?

@masqueraver3552 10 месяцев назад

can you do some uplifting trance melodys alex in style of bryan kearney please i can never seem to get the patterns rite

@paminak 9 месяцев назад

Which programm are you using?

@TheMadamMusic 9 месяцев назад

This is an important part of music, yes, but it's not harmony Those music parts COMPLEMENT each other. Harmony is when multiple notes playing simultaneously sound pleasant because they are from the same chord. The opposite of dissonance. What you're talking about is much broader and can be done in a lot of different ways, not just with chords (like countermelodies, for example)

@philvalley 10 месяцев назад

YESSIR

@LifestyleDJ 9 месяцев назад

Would give my right arm for Alex to switch to Ableton.

@sanderjensen9087 10 месяцев назад

What piano do u use?

@mattyfinality 2 месяца назад

Maaan how does he get that sound?? I put some chords into Ableton Lite and I can’t even get the same chords let alone the sound. Like every chord sounds either out of place or happy instead of melancholic like this

@jaredhorton807 10 месяцев назад

How come I prefer the sound of a chord without the middle note? Especially with the guitar midi?

@CtWolffe 9 месяцев назад

I've been inspired by Boywithuke and I am trying to make a whole song by myself, your channel is very helpful. Maybe one day I can release the song (vocals are probably gonna give me the most annoyance)

@oooooollllllll 9 месяцев назад

Its absolutely hilarious how the words "music theory" werent spoken once in this video because its a boogeyman to EDM producers LMAO

@JT-hs6hc 8 месяцев назад

the concept of "harmony" (one of the most fundamental concepts of all of music) is kept hidden by those darn music theorists! LMAOOOOO

@oooooollllllll 8 месяцев назад

@@JT-hs6hc Im unsure if youre trying to mock my comment, if you are you kind of miss the point of what i said. EDM producers tend to want quick and easy ways to make music, and often think theory is a waste of time and think theyre better off winging it. and a lot of too much adhd to ever actually sit through a theory lesson. trying to teach theory without letting people know you're teaching them theory is a valid tactic to interest EDM producers. Its kind of like guitarists not wanting to learn sheet music, they want the quick and easy tablature.

@ozarkaviation Месяц назад

Agreed. Personally I think edm could be made a lot better if the artist pays attention to theory

@StrobeFireStudios 10 месяцев назад

Hey, what's the name of that program you're using there?

@darshanajjamada 10 месяцев назад

Hey man, that's Logic Pro.

@gaving321 10 месяцев назад

What would You advise on someone first starting out what to buy etc , I can make music but I use korg gadget on switch lol

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Get a daw on your computer and a pair of headphones. Either Logic Pro, ableton, or fl studio are good options.

@gaving321 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome thanks bro , do I need to get the best options available?

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

@@gaving321 meaning what? like the best option for a DAW? You should get the most professional standard options if you're serious about music production and want a limitless experience... If you just want to mess around and have fun, load up Garageband or something like you're already using.

@gaving321 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome nah serious pal, I make decent stuff now , however think I’ll excel on proper software , so what I mean , get the most expensive daw I can buy yeah ?

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

@@gaving321 well, ableton is the most expensive but it’s no better than logic. Logic is mac only though. Both I’d say are the best options. Fl studio is ok but sound design features in fl studio lacks big time compared to logic and ableton. So if you want to do everything, Logic or ableton are solid choices. May even help to trial them both as they both offer long trial periods.

@oama2009 10 месяцев назад

Okay so the chords are written, does the melody have to be in the same key ?

@PlayGtr 6 месяцев назад

Well, David did say there was a secret chord that pleased the Lord....😂

@hls9973 10 месяцев назад

after clicking the button which says apply to the bootcamp, typeform says I can't access this typeform until its creator says so. what should i do

@AlexRome 10 месяцев назад

Hmm. Let me check this out.

@hls9973 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexRome thanks, it's accessible now

@KellyEvan-jg7sh 6 месяцев назад

Hi my friend

@aphex2109 2 месяца назад

Bro said how to know the secret is to get good pretty much

@LeeHoMusic 10 месяцев назад

❤🌟👌

@drummerAVA 4 месяца назад

4:55… sheeeesh, write an album in a week… why not?? 😅

@ILOVEKITTIES444 8 месяцев назад

wheres mashbit at? das ya homie or something? i sense a connection between you two.

@johnrose4440 6 месяцев назад

you could play megamind in a live action megamind

@amxum 10 месяцев назад

🔋

@philvalley 10 месяцев назад

😲

@leander1642 10 месяцев назад

I usually like your videos but this one to me feels like just saying "get good". However your other videos that I've seen have been very helpfull

@mabian69 10 месяцев назад

Not really sure harmony is defined that way.... harmony is about chords, melody + harmony + rhythm = music... no?

@yandereSyndrome 10 месяцев назад

So the secret to good chords and melodies is to pick chords and melodies that sound good. And you get better at that by writing a lot of chords and melodies and getting a feel for what sounds good. Not necessarily wrong or bad advice but the title is click baity af. The secret is... dun dun dun, practice and experience.