Music Theory for Producers - 4 Chord Techniques That Will INSTANTLY Improve Your Music

►► Download my “Chord Bible” for FREE here and create beautiful chords from scratch: http://bit.ly/3kzPSkI In this tutorial I’ll show you how to turn basic chords into something beautiful by using notes from OUTSIDE the key of your track. If you’ve ever wondered how to make chords that will melt the heart - and leave listeners amazed - here are some tips on breaking out of the mould with your chord progressions to create something truly unique. Massive props to James from @F9Audiowho inspired me with his superb “disco chords” video which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnGCk6QkowA 💪 [EDM TIPS COACHING - SPOTS LIMITED] Learn how to produce chart-topping electronic dance music and make money from it in a matter of weeks not years. Serious applicants only! https://www.edmtips.com/accelerator In this tutorial, we cover… 00:00 - Overview 01:16 - Picking a key / scale 02:54 - Diatonic triads 05:18 - 7ths and 9ths 06:41 - Writing the bass notes 07:07 - Building the triads 07:49 - Adding 7ths & 9ths 08:11 - Holding the root chord 09:24 - Borrowed chords 12:12 - Suspended Chords 13:55 - Sharpened 6th 16:00 - Sharpened 7th 17:20 - Semitone above the root 18:21 - Chord inversions 19:31 - Slash chords 20:20 - Everything together! 21:54 - 3 Steps to Amazing Melodies 🐦 CLICK HERE to share this on Twitter: https://ctt.ac/e8be3 📝…And here’s the blog version of this video: https://edmtips.com/4-chord-techniques-that-will-instantly-improve-your-music/ Gear I use in this video… 🔈 My Audio Gear: Monitors: https://bit.ly/AdamTV8 Headphones 1: https://bit.ly/MyHeadphones650 Headphones 2: https://bit.ly/TMA2Headphones Audio Interface: https://bit.ly/ApolloInterface MIDI Keyboard 1: https://bit.ly/ArturiaKeyLab61 MIDI Keyboard 2: https://bit.ly/AKAILPK25 Microphone 1: https://bit.ly/RodeUSB Microphone 2: https://bit.ly/ShureSM7 Computer: https://amzn.to/3uYU28J 🎛 Discounted Plugin Deals: http://bit.ly/2NGRIgL 💻 …And some of my Favourite Software… 🎤 Vocal Processing (I use all of these): Celemony Melodyne: https://bit.ly/3l5cmaA Antares Autotune: https://bit.ly/3MeBY0a Waves CLA Vocals: https://bit.ly/3aGx4LM 🎶 My ENTIRE Music and Video Equipment: https://bit.ly/2K4eFHZ 👥 Join our community here! https://www.facebook.com/EDMtipsOfficial ….AND SAY HI ON THE SOCIALS, BRUH: 📌Twitter: https://twitter.com/EDMtipsOfficial 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmtipsoffi... 📌Web: https://www.edmtips.com Cheers, and happy producing! Will OTHER VIDEOS TO CHECK OUT: ► How to EQ like a PRO – 11 EQ Mistakes That RUIN Your Mixes 😖 👉 https://youtu.be/Vka87doQPlA ► 7 Transition Secrets the Pros Use (and how to use them in your music!) 👉 https://youtu.be/veMIOXVSJZU LEARN HOW TO PRODUCE LIKE FAMOUS ARTISTS: ► How to Make TECH HOUSE (like FISHER) 👉 https://youtu.be/moxdd3lxUtE ► How to Make TECHNO (like CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer) 👉 https://youtu.be/MwUe1fNVCtI ► How to Make DEEP HOUSE 👉 https://youtu.be/vl0_W5UHfv4 ► How to Make HOUSE MUSIC in Ableton 10 - Step by Step 👉 https://youtu.be/jH2el4xqcZw ► How to make PROGRESSIVE HOUSE (Like BEN BÖHMER, Lane 8 and Anjunadeep) 👉 https://youtu.be/Q-vnm1JnKs0 ► How to Make HOUSE MUSIC (like DUKE DUMONT) 👉 https://youtu.be/PNZQuBh4HZM ► How to Make HOUSE MUSIC (like CAMELPHAT) 👉 https://youtu.be/RIuAE5hpyiU ► How to Make MELODIC TECHNO (Like TALE OF US) 👉 https://youtu.be/9jMbLIzQzT4 AND… ► How to Mix a Track in 30 Seconds 👉 https://youtu.be/EerIGRBoIzw ► How to Turn a Loop into a Song 👉 https://youtu.be/-KUB4_YXE0w ► How to Mix Low End (Kick & Bass) 👉 https://youtu.be/SGx9OalJLLU ► How to Make EDM Chord Progressions 👉 https://youtu.be/KPU19qZjz0M ► How to Make Music Like Flume 👉 https://youtu.be/eUD_9JI7ugk https://youtu.be/UiZQc5NQRbY #chords #melodies #musicproduction