You'll Never Make A Bad Chord Progression Again After Watching This - FL Studio 20 Tutorial 

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That "weird" chord that he asked you not to use at 4:35 is called a diminished chord and is very much part of the major key. Specifically this was a Bdim in the key of C. You certainly can use it to make your chord progressions sound more interesting, especially if you use it in between chords for a short duration to create tension. These chords are sometimes called passing chords. However, I do get why Arcade asked you not to use it because it can sound quite dissonant and it can be hard for beginners to use it in the right context. But it is definitely not out of key.

I’ll never make a bad chord progression again after watching this

another useful (but optional) tip for any beginners that may be reading this: if your bass notes sound kinda basic, try veering away from using only the “root notes” of the chords. so if it’s the universal C major chord, maybe use an E as the bass note instead of a C it creates a more complex sound. if i didn’t explain that the best, just look up “slash chords” and google should explain it for you lol. but also try to keeping mind that “complex” isn’t always better

chord codes: count using the keys, count from the tonic (root chord which is the bass note he is talking about), the tonic (root) being 0, including the black keys, so for example, to make a major chord, count from the tonic, 0, then up to 4, then up to 7, that's how you'll be able to create a major chord. Minor: 0-3-7 Major: 0-4-7 Maj7: 0-4-7-11 Min7: 0-3-7-10 Aug: 0-4-8 Dim:0-3-6

Little advice: When you are choosing scale and root note, use right click. It prevents closing window with scales and root notes. This way, you don't have to open this window again.

This is such a good tutorial for beginners. You want to be basically be told the minimum amount of information to get things going and not be overwhelemed, but which still has wide applications. You've given pepople options without overwhelming them

Just so you guys know, you *can* use the dark notes, but most of the time It wont sound like it goes together. Sometimes, though, a note out of the key your song is in is a good thing -- I've written songs with notes like that and they fit perfectly.

Nasty trick to tell people they don't need music theory but then secretly teaching them some basic music theory. Sneaky! Sly! Bravo!

I just sat down with FL studios as a complete beginner - then I stumbled across this video. All I can say: truly amazing. Right of the bat i`m making chords. NEVER BAD CHORD PROGRESSION! Thanks a lot you`ve earned my sub.

I could have found any video about this, but I found yours, I am not well experienced in composing but this really helped me, this video made my day and I try my best training my skills to get better, this video pushed my motivation and made me do 2 tracks yesterday, I sat in front of my laptop all day after I watched this video. I just want to thank you for that! It really helped me and will help in my future way of music composition, I wish you the best bro, I've never felt that good giving a guy I never saw before a like and a "Super Thanks" (I've never given one of those before) Don't wanna write down a book here but surely you know what I mean if you see this 🤟🔥😆

*Man, the demo song from the end is on another level 🥺*

Arcade: **exists** Skill Share: imma sponsor this man's whole career

Perfect timing - I was trying to make melodic dubstep chords and I found this. Thanks so much Arcade!

Wow! The song you put together using the final chord progression and melody was beautiful. The sound selection was perfect and it was interesting to hear what the chord progression and melody could become when accompanied by the right sounds. Thanks for sharing, nicely done 👏👍

That chord that you said isn't a chord is actually a diminished chord and an important part of rnb chord progressions but sounds alot better with 7th chords...

This has been the most helpful video I have ever watched. Straight to the point without gatekeeping the final product!

“No music theory needed!” *proceeds to teach the fundamentals of music theory*

I haven't tried that yet. but hey, you were crystal clear about every single process. Loved it❤

Brother I’ve been surfing for weeks now, and have only managed to grab info and processes that work for one genre…hip hop/ dance/ rap, for which I have no appreciation. But you have given me info without a genre. A huge boon to me. I write by ear. I sing the guitar parts to guitarists when we do my originals. This!…this is filling in the blanks for me! I’m subbed, I’m clicking like, AND commenting. Thank you for your hard work. It is so appreciated! Regards, Humblehombre.

Dope! Thanks, Arcade!

This is really great man. I am so happy to see this video. This is a life saver for any musician

Man i like the Way you explain it, it’s easy to understand and follow up with, very helpful thank you 🙏🏽

Short tutorial, jump straight to the point, effective outcome. Thanks man, you've just earned a new sub.

For the past few days, I have been having a hard time understanding FL studio, music theory, and why my piano roll did not sound the way I wanted it to. Thank you so much, this helps me out immensely.

Youll never make a bad chord progression again: challenge accepted

Wow please make a tutorial on that demo song. I want to learn that orchestra sound

Thank you! This has been an incredible help

Damn! Worked like a charm! Thank you soooo much!

I was just searching for a video tutorial of this kind. thanks Arcade❤️

Being a beginner, I learned something new. Thanks for the video

Super Helpful! Thanks @Arcade 💥😍🔥👏🏼

Love seeing it all come together, that piano clip hit

Another tip for piano chords is shift+mousewheel over notes. It nudges them slightly and gives it a more human feel since when playing an actual piano there's always minor delays between keys. Makes it a little less robotic.

This is a very great video and will help me and a lot of other beginners. Thanks Arcade! Keep up the good work! (Also when is the next Stock Plugins tutorial coming? They are really great 😁)

Now this is beautiful!

Really great video. Much appreciated. 🎉

I've had FL Studio for a while but never knew about this feature! Thanks. Really helpful demo and explanation. (And the short composition at the end showed what can be built when using well-formed chords!)

I was just going to put chords in my track but didn't know how to do that. Such a timely video. Big thanks.

insanely helpful bro cheers!

This is super useful for beginners ,i remembered one year ago,i was trying to figure out how to make melody,i just watched a bunch of video,which cost me a lot of time .This video really explained it clearly.

You weren't lying. I've always relied on my ears cause I've always used like 4 spaces with 1 space because I just liked how it sounded. Now I don't have to struggle finding the scale it's on because I know this trick, thanks Arcade, you're amazing.

Hey mann! Your FL skill is sleek and elegant! Your musical expression is superb!!

Installed, everything works, thanks!

Ty for breaking this down simply and & straight forward without all complicated jargon as well just straight technique & how to apply in 1 10 min video is awesome you just saved me hours of headaches

I'm not even mad because of the "no music theory needed" question. That's a constant question in the music community, especially since the music composition with computer had been popular, and everyone wants to be a producer, or a beatmaker. That's not a bad thing. It's very godd that more people can open their possibilities with music. And the long question of "Do I need music theory" with purist answering like "hell yeah if not you're not deserving anything, learn the rules of the art you making" and the others like "hell no, music is music, whatever the tool or way you make it". It's 2022 we know this question now. And it's a boring one, we don't care anymore. Or less care tbh. BUT. Despite the question of the theory, it's for me mostly a matter of inspiration. All of these videos, like millions on RU-vid now, on "How to make a good chord progression" "Instant secrets for better melodies" etc that's cool and all but for me the worst thing about it is the exemple given to the beginners about inspiration. All of this are what I call "Mouse composing". That's; creating your melody, chords progression of drums or whatever, just by dragging random notes on the piano roll, either wishing it will sound good or already knowing it will sound good because of the scale highlight. The scale highlight isn't a bad thing, I adore it. But with those examples it's used like "On those highlights, choose any note it will sound good" and you choose a random bass line, create a chord with it etc. I hope I'm not looking like the old boring purist because I'm not. I' m just wishing the best creative journey for every producer and for me our Era doesn't kill the music because of the music theory or not, but because of the mouse composing. You composé with your mouse, or at least your eyes, on the piano roll, and not with your inspiration. Yes with this, you can create 100 different melodies each day, but never a melody that you thought about. And for me that's the core of music, not the music theory, but the inspiration, like for every art form. I'm not talking for you Arcade, you are an experienced musician, you're not concerned. But the way we teach music on DAW nowadays is for me bad. Not because of the theory but because we're not motivating others to have inspiration. Add the fact that if you want to be a beatmaker for exemple you're encouraged to post 78 beat everyday to be popular... Don't misunderstand me, you really can create some amazing music with mouse composing, but it's juste like if a computer did it itself. By doing this you're acting like a computer, without soul. Tha'ts not for blaming y'all doing this, again I'm wishing the best journey for all of you. But just a tiny but strong advice, try composing with your soul. Knowing those basics are very good to know if your ear doesn't makes you create a bad chord, but try to first imagine your sound, and then painting it on piano roll and not first painting it and then check if it's not bad. Best wishes to all of you mates. Love.

BTW this video still taught me something mind blowing about music!! Thank you for teaching us about using only the highlighted notes.

Amazing showcase 🤗

Thanks a lot, was waiting for it since i saw it in your stories. This video will help me a lot.

well B diminished does fit the key of C, 4:28 which usually don't sound good but can be used to create creepy chord progression :) love ya videos bro

Can you show us a tutorial of how you made that final demo song? That was pretty amazing. I've always wanted to make such orchestral music

Thanks man i really needed this🤩🥳

Saved my life!!! Thankyou so much!

This is literally the most informative video on music creation in the history of all music creation videos. So much information packed into such a short video and absolutely easy to grasp.

I want to know about 1/6 step and 1/3 step and others in piano roll,please

This was extremely helpful for me. Thank you

Thank you so much. This tutorial was great and you really made it easy for me to understand 💖❤️💖

I am 10000% a true dumbass. This whole time I thought the DARK notes were supposed to be in key...... thank you so much

Guys, just learn music theory, it’s less confusing

Thanks for the Tutorial ❣️

The best tutorial! Straight to the point and well explained. Thanks!!!

Who'd dislike this golden tutorial?

Really grateful to find this channel

Awesome, great video!

Information gathered: ()Don’t Use the dark lines. But there are exceptions ()Notes have relations such as B5 and B4 one is higher which is the higher number and one is deeper which is the lower number. ()Add multiple musical notes in the same region to further advance music quality. ()Add extra melodies to give more detail

Honestly this is a very detrimental way to teach about chords; Dumbing it down to "what is allowed?" and "things to avoid" is just very off-putting. Trying to skip learning theory is never going to be a good thing for your music-making, no matter how much you may hate the theory itself. There is no right or wrong in music; only guidelines to help you. Scales can be altered and you can "borrow" notes from other scales to simulate an urge for movement in the progression. There are things called modes too, such as dorian or lydian. I'd suggest for people watching this to rather try slowly building a repertoire of theory instead of trying to take shortcuts like this.

This was insanely helpful!! Thank you!

Thanks man, awesome vid🙏

this isnt "how to write a chord progression" this is "how to make novice level very basic chords" this barely goes over the most basic of stuff and most of the stuff it goes over it gets wrong anyway

I feel bad saying this, but as someone with a lot of knowledge on music theory, and even just making chord progressions in general: Pretty much every part of this video is fundamentally wrong. I totally get that this might be useful to beginners, but learning these sorts of music 'hacks' will just hurt their learning in the long run. Seriously - there is no way to magically make music without learning music theory (which is actually a lot easier and more interesting than people think)

I followed each and every step from this video and I made my first melody. I was so overwhelmed, thanks man.

*SUPER!* It's amazing how the most ordinary theme can be turned into a breathtaking melody.

Very good video, thank you!

Thank you ! awesome tuturial, learnd valueble things !

You have just blessed me...I have been looking for this to be explained simply like this....Wow!!

This is the best tutorial I have found when it comes to chords. Thank you!

This video is the best man thanks so much!!

Thanks for the awesome video!!!

Ive been using FL Studio on and off for years and never knew the view change with the keys. my goodness... this is life changing!

Thank you for this information brotha

VERY VERY VERY Helpful...Wonderful video.

The Most Perfect Explanation/Tutorial On Chord Progressions.. Thank Youu Mahnn🔥🔥😭❤

I learned so much. Thank you sir

Thank You So Much. how simply you explain the Chord Progression.

You got a new follower arcade, thanks bro very helpful

This was so helpful!! Thank you 

This really helped thanks a lot!

You have helped me so much!

Thank you! This is absolutely fantastic!

Thank you for sharing this tutorial

Nice and simple explanation, helped me a lot, cheers

Thank you so much bro, this really helped

very well explained and easy to understand keep going!

NICE TIMING DUDE!!! some days ago i made melodic dubstep, struggled alot w the chords lol

Great video thank you 🙏

bro. that is insane. short song gave me chills

Whoah cool! Love it, well explained and gives some cool results

Wow. Thank you for this! I finally understand chords now. This was the best tutorial ever. I have been using ear for so long. Thanks 😎

sick tutorial!

Best informative music tutorial video I have ever watched