3 Tricks to Better Melodies Everytime

[@CasperPlug]

I hope every producer who reads this gets famous

[@stiles1816]

ty

[@loco2loudhoodrichbctrill265]

Bih just pay me tf 😤

[@huntersmith1292]

Yes Sir!

[@samsunguser]

:)

[@CLagos39]

Casper plug thanks man you too

[@yetypicalmusic1869]

I always find a great melody, then I forget it within three seconds ;-;

[@HoldMyNts]

Exactly!!

[@grimmseti]

Do you think recording while you play around on your keyboard and experiment so that you can remember better might work?

[@IGhostXEditsI]

Yeah i make a melody when iam outside but when i go home to make it i forget it.😁

[@syboys3597]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAGA

[@preludethealbum]

@Jayden J. i have over 200 probably rn

[@SunsetRacer]

"The computer doesn't have your idea. you NEED to TELL your idea to the computer" best quote ever

[@slambk]

yep...make that them girl yell hahahahaha

[@justinlastname2931]

not for long

[@ezbeatsstore]

Definitely buddy! Amazing.🤩🤩

[@mrcead]

In Fl Studio, you can hum or whistle in edison and it will translate the notes to the piano roll - you just have to be clear when you use the mic. You might have to tweak it a bit but it works if you don't have a keyboard handy or don't know how to paint the notes exactly how it is in your head. Takes some getting used to but it's super handy.

[@katlegomaphoto4658]

I've come to understand alot due to this guy. I don't even get lost when his teaching no more. Musical love for all y'all.

[@fayella6790]

Probably the best music production tutorial I’ve seen. You speak clearly, the things you say make sense because you’ve actually practiced and made use of music theory. Beautiful video, I can’t wait to see more tutorials.

[@DannewK]

why does everybody have a melody and a beat in their head :( im startin from nothin everytime

[@Toaster1]

DannewK If u ever hum a beat in ur mind try to keep it there until u get to fl studio then just put it in

[@DannewK]

Toaster i never have this. im just makin it all from scratch. sometimes i hit my keyboard and im makin a nice melody by accident but im not chillin somewhere and makin melodys in my head lmao

[@isaiasgalvez5430]

DannewK that is the difference betwen beatmaker and producer

[@DannewK]

Verbo Amc so what am i?

[@StoneProductionsUK]

everyones creative influence is different, maybe youre best not starting off with a melody, start with drums, texture, whatever you like till your own vision channels onto the screen, its art remember there are no rules only guidelines find what works for you, and eventually the more you practice youll start to hear melodies while youre making breakfast, at work, whatever it is, becomes habitual like any other ability

[@renaissauceman]

A couple other good pointers: *Learn your tendency tones (just google "music theory tendency tones" if you don't know what that means) and how certain notes almost always resolve in most music (example: 7th scale degree always resolves up to the root after a V7 chord while the 4th scale degree in V7s resolves down to the 3rd, stuff like that) *Learn the pentatonic scale and begin to think of the 4th scale degree and the 7th scale degree in your normal major scale (which exist outside of the pentatonic scale) as separate tones with different feels to them than the rest of the pentatonic. *if you want to start getting fancy, start learning about accidentals like your tritone (note inbetween 4/5th scale degree, good for blues), flat 2, sharp 6, etc, and where they fit in well. Melody should flow. Like he said don't make big jumps too often unless you're trying to do something specific. That's pretty important.

[@SwaggyMajikkAlkemist]

Whuuuut??

[@YamiMajic]

His music theory info is legit. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[@bonobo2181]

His "music theory" videos are a joke honestly

[@YamiMajic]

George Meadway Helped me out a lot. The music theory in a day course is also helpful.

[@bonobo2181]

I'm sure it's helpful for some, but the guy knows very little about actual music theory

[@YamiMajic]

George Meadway I beg to differ. Lol. You're just a hater.

[@ruvimperna5532]

no he knows what hes talking about. dont know why you dont think so but this stuff is extremly helpful and sums up how basically all good melodys/chord progressions are made. if you dont think so u probably dont make good music then.

[@rohannagarkar608]

I started FL studio about a month ago and the experiments were not going well and I was going to give up but when you said that you used to make music at 2 am that really gave me a jolt of inspiration and I'm going to try to continue. Than you.

[@susvanaeken9745]

From G to G, that how I like to hear it G

[@busyworksbeats]

I didn;t even notice that lol

[@CursedUkiku]

G-G

[@clemj7928]

omg...

[@AuroraX7]

GG

[@dinovandenhurk1535]

Nederlaaaandeeeerrss!!!

[@dokgu]

Thanks man! For a guy like me who's only learning music as a hobby and not really looking at investing in a music degree, you're a God-send. Appreciate you sharing your talent and knowledge. You just earned a subscriber and another member of your notification squad.

[@skydyleyw0037]

Love your videos man, just the fact that you are helping people understand how to translate ideas to the program makes me have hope for the next generation of music

[@rongraves8400]

#PREACH

[@ActuallyArmaniProductions]

I second that. It’s looking hopeful.

[@misaelmercado9058]

Ryan Lata do you know the name of the program

[@skydyleyw0037]

Misael Mercado FL Studios (Fruity Loops Studios)

[@MrMomo111222]

BUSY WORK BEATS, i watched one of your hour long videos years ago on how to make a trap/rap beat. I completed the whole project, then went to work on my own stuff... now im very skilled in almost all aspects on FL studio and i want to say it started off with you man thanks for the help to jump start me into this game, now im in a record label and shits getting lit

[@doggotrivago]

no one noticed the melody at 7:50 sounds like "You Spend Me Round" lmao

[@Carnut533]

Mason Pobst yeah I noticed that

[@notoriusdrifter40]

It sounded familiar

[@thetruth5084]

Meatspin

[@joshikaran2667]

@@thetruth5084spin right round round round

[@InceyWincey]

There is a specific rule for large leaps in melodies, it goes: “Not more than one consecutive leap of more than a 4th” and that “leaps of a fifth or greater must be followed by contrary motion.” I could be wrong about the specific interval, but you get the point. Edit: Having thought about this I am wrong. Two consecutive intervals of a 4th make a 7th, which isn’t very nice (unless you like jazz), so it’s actually not more than one consecutive leap of more than a third. Of course, you may like to know that, along with two consecutive perfect 4ths making an apparent 7th, two consecutive perfect fifths make a 9th, which is the most jarring of all the intervals. It’s a slightly nicer way to approach such an interval, which can be useful to know depending on the type of melody you are trying to write.

[@lordkene]

Damn This video just told me my beats are weak

[@nbpraptor]

Maybe, maybe not. The biggest rule is have it sound good.

[@nickgames5322]

True but it also has to be interesting so the audience will never be bored of it the band primus is a great example

[@Grizzly564]

Me too bro me too.....

[@ptduff]

I was bored of Primus the first time I heard them. :-)

[@goki6548]

Actually

[@hmmm6265]

You spin my head right round right round... Same melody.

[@cate2732]

I heard the George Lopez theme song for one of em 🤣

[@xFanXAnime]

Was looking for that comment 👍

[@mmanuel.6310]

Tip #1: STACK THE LAYERS.

[@SunderiMusic]

be sure it's very weeeet! ;)

[@smbgotdemhits1931]

And don‘t forgett about the subbass

[@Gorillagamer44]

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[@inktim]

Ɇmmanuel Đ. I dont know what that means :(

[@_carapell_7084]

Suh-lide it

[@TheHuskyK9]

7:53 When you're about to spit some fire and then outta nowhere another friend gives you a fire beat

[@kapturelab]

I love how clear, eloquently and to the point you explain things, even when you are explaining something bigger and using musical terms you define what they mean without being condescending or patronizing. You are a great educator. I wish you every success with this channel.

[@caseybarlow]

I never understood the theory of making good melodies before, I would just put random notes until it sounded ok. This video alone has opened my eyes to a new world of actually learning music. Thank you.

[@AndyChamberlainMusic]

I bet like 95% of his audience is from the youtube platform and not the website haha

[@jden_224]

Andy Chamberlain Music It’s easy for me to prove your point by simply asking, “What website?”

[@rabitec.]

I give you one hint: look at the watermark

[@juliansoto2651]

jden_224 lol

[@Achivus]

What platform.

[@Titantitan001]

Quite the assumption!! But you are probably right lol.

[@ArthurJJudah]

Anyone who hates on this your father is the Devil! How can you NOT SEE that this as simple as it seems shines a big light! Good work! Been using FL for years and you still taught me something! Thanks Bro!

[@helloitscrash]

there is an alternate universe where the "ssssss" in "beats" goes on continuously, never stopping, forever

[@andnowmusic543]

Do you mean a hi hat roll lol. Yeah sometimes if they're too long it's a by it much imo haha

[@SynthApprentice]

sssssssssssssssssss...

[@southyard631]

@@SynthApprentice ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@kiddcarmine_]

@@andnowmusic543 busy works beatssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@KeaneJ123]

@@kiddcarmine_ ...ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@MichaelDowns]

That melody at the end blew my mind, you did so fast and easy but it sounds x1000 better than anything I could make! I need to continue watching your videos!

[@teebone1111]

And here, I was thinking that my beats were fire! I've learned so much from just a few of your videos. Thanks for the knowledge and time you spend teaching!

[@RonanAquilius]

just remember that a good song does not have to be complex, in fact a lot of great music is simple, don't feel pressured into complicating your melody if it doesn't need to, focus more on production quality, this video is good information for the people who need it.

[@DJLimerick77]

don't click the link for the version number of FL, i didn't mean to make an IP address, DON'T Click!

[@itsharrybo]

For the past year I was honestly looking at making music all wrong, I'd look at how to make a such n such beat and it never explained the music theory. These kinda videos truly help summarise and make things a whole lot easier to learn so big thanks man

[@SkunkHunt]

I love down-to-Earth, straight foward education. You know what we want and need before we do. Anticipating the needs of the young producers, knowing what we are going through, identifying and relating the knowledge you know we need. That's awesome. Some people are going to wish they had seen a tutorial like this years ago. Great work, Please keep it coming. I rarely find tutorials that I will add to my favorites. Another thing about this tutorial, it is timeless information. It will help you in 'any' production situation, environment, software, etc.

[@franciscomejia9811]

I am someone that has a every minimal understanding of music but listening to the way you explain it is phenomenal. I thank you and your team for your hard work. I look forward to working with all you blessings

[@brunoreis9466]

When translating a melody I sometimes use a guitar tuning app. It can help a lot if you aren't good at translating the notes by ear.

[@ObbyAlpha]

Here in Tanzania Africa I'm with you big brother

[@SpaceBoyRich]

1:17 "lil pump! Ooooh"

[@bishybaby]

my nigga😂😂💀

[@dariogrozdanovski236]

THATS WHAT I THOUGHT LOL

[@guccikucci4227]

Hahahhaa

[@jwop3713]

Brooooo😂😂😂😂

[@pm--qn6xh]

Lmao i can't 💀😂😂

[@TheG3nome]

This only proves i have a very long road ahead of me if i want to make it in the industry, I'm not worried about being on top or even the best. I just know music can and will help me be somebody, thankful to have people willing to take a lot of their time upload videos and teach people who really wants it as bad as i do. Thank you so much man, your tutorials are helping me approve as an artist and its changing my life so positively! I hope you dont ever stop

[@neon_one]

I have some problem where I lose interest in what I'm making, can't stand listening to it anymore, or hear it as bad even though it sounded or will sound great later. I also feel like I'm being unoriginal or ripping off something else when I make the melody like I feel it comes naturally.

[@you_gullible_fucc]

Neonsix "those who try not to imitate anything produce nothing." It's not original, but it had a good meaning so I decided to share it. Probably wasn't too helpful though. Good luck anyway

[@elgatonegro1703]

This is really normal. Trying listening to as wide a variety of music as you can, and just keep doing stuff, even if you don’t feel inspired or energetic. The more you think about it, the more intuitive it will seem

[@jshacquille]

True 😂

[@jayoodaboss]

I do this to but I compare like what I am working on now to my best beat and if the one I'm working on becomes better I think about jus scrapping my former best beat. But if it doesn't come close I restart.

[@oskusirvio635]

I did this and that's why I started learning music theory. You just don't get used to nice, wholesome sound with little bit of theory behind it. And that Dali reference up there is big factssssssh

[@RahShanProductionsMTU]

Recently made the switch to FL, and I have to say, you’re the dopest instructor. You’re one of the dopest producer/rapper. I saw the video homie, 🔥👌.

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

I love how simply you explain everything. This is really helpful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@piyushjagpal489]

This is fire, today i saw something different on internet because everybody in their tutorials is doing pretty much the same thing over and over.

[@jackmiller3725]

This reminds me of how shitty I am. :D

[@kosixmusic]

Jack Miller I can relate brother.

[@supadupasexiestguy]

it should also inspire you to get better

[@TROLL-wy9rp]

Same

[@plight2405]

Jack Miller ay same

[@tovi3280]

I know right

[@mattbradley7474]

I not once would ever think to record my self beat boxing and go off that to make a drum beat. You're a genius!!

[@SHAWNWESTFreeBeatsRapHipHop]

Busy you are the best thanks for all the tipps all the years

[@yakai165]

SHAWN WEST - Free Beats Rap Hip Hop For sur, After all these years you stay at the top

[@SHAWNWESTFreeBeatsRapHipHop]

^^

[@gangigooga7710]

lmao 🤢🤢

[@SHAWNWESTFreeBeatsRapHipHop]

?

[@DaxSports1]

all the years

[@zanderblair602]

Probably the most healthful channel for music production and tips

[@poop1311]

“You don’t know anything about music theory lIKE MEEE”

[@SaintValentino]

ixmdolorous then this is perfect for you

[@poop1311]

KXYRO UNKNXWN 🤣

[@greysonk.6493]

whole whole half, whole whole whole half. root 3 5 for a basic chord

[@kennedyfrink3295]

I’ve watched this guy for so long and I have to say, he is awesome. Such a great teacher as well. Clear and concise 🥰

[@Donder1337]

"The Computer Does NOT have your idea!"

[@revmarvinelkinsjr]

I LOVE what you say abou using the same note back to back! I do that A LOT, and not just with the melody, it really give certain instruments some pop, depending on your beat.

[@n3squ1k666]

DAMN, I was lookin for this tips almost my entire life! This is really complicated to people who doesnt even know about what "Musical Notation" is. God bless you. liked subbed

[@sonuyadav-fg6hl]

One of the best music producers, of this world

[@medullaoblongata89]

The melody you're making is like the trap version of "you spin me round (like a record)"

[@itz_benjamin8944]

Dawm Making music is really hard. but thanks to you i understand it better. Thx For Yr Help Even .

[@agthaog1986]

yeah that whole b4 tha downbeat thing has actually happened to me a lot lately, and makes me even question the way we count beats

[@LesterBrunt1983]

almost every good melody either starts before or after the 1, rarely on the 1.

[@shaunmcarthur3616]

That sort of implied tip of 'working in your head' is a good one too. I get hit by inspiration when I'm usually not in front of the keyboard, so it pays to build the ability to focus your thoughts, build stuff in your head and then translate it to the daw. Recording stuff on your phone is a great way to preserve the inspiration.

[@RedLittleChicken]

3:30 that’s how They sound all the time 😂

[@_carapell_7084]

Same :v

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Omgeee i absolutely love your channel and all of your lessons I'm so addicted, I've used FL studio in the past and have made quite a few beats, but i never read any tutorials or took any classes, i just love music and making beats, and i can play by ear and make the exact beat as to what I'm hearing in my head, however I'd like to learn all concepts of studio production and theory and I'd like to learn how to properly use FL studio to all of it's potential so that's why I'm here as i don't have the time to take classes per say. I'm very happy that i found you sir

[@noble20xx56]

Same dude. I get a little bit better every time I watch.

[@Wooktent]

"this is what I used to do when i was a young producer sitting at my computer desk... I would whistle, like, at 12 AM, 2 AM..." 0_0 that is literally me right now at my age. its like 1 am rn and trying to make music and I havent really learned music theory. I literally do everything in music by ear and/or watching someone else play.

[@Ehkoshmehko]

Wooktent OMG that’s exactly what I’m doing!

[@thefallenmindrecords2384]

@@Ehkoshmehko me tooo

[@jamesfaircloth9750]

That was a brilliant informative video 🙂👍

[@dylanladwa7232]

It's been 2 years man. U still doing music. I'm trying to start writing music rn lol. I saw this comment from 2 years ago and just wondering where u are now

[@leakyv]

These are some fundamental principles that many people don't know about. Good watch!

[@captainadmiral1]

I always appreciate when the next beat or part of the music is unpredictable and creative!

[@manhom2385]

You give the best teachings here

[@kun7283]

I had to laugh so hard when you talked about the whistlin’ part... hahah cause I’m still doing it like this and my mom probably thinks I’m gettin’ crazy or she might think I’m doing like a spiritual lol

[@LordArioh]

I usually take some ambient strings, make some random basic chord progression, maybe modify them now or later, then some melody comes by itself. after I'm done I can even remove chords, or whatever. Melody is already there. Background really helps to keep the beat and stay in same tone. You can always go crazy later.

[@gamermana9468]

ur tutoriels really help me alot and gives me new ways to think and avoid stuff

[@JusticeLeagueJH]

I've heard many say it's smart to hum a melody if one doesn't write music. These videos have helped me a lot. Thanks for your wisdom and insight in music production.✌️💯🎵

[@AdamAce98]

More like BusyWorksBeatboxing

[@jaykay__jaykay]

That's it. Auto transfer function button is a great present to me ;) Really Thank you. I'm a foreigner. I can read and understand this video. I really appreciate it I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SachinSharma-kv1eq]

Dude, your teaching method is awesome I was banging my had on KZbin end up learning nothing but found u tho 🤘🏼

[@eqajmg]

🔥🔥 even as old as this video is. Still hella relevant

[@lakikakku]

*Smacks piano a few times* GOOD ENOUGH

[@bitsandpiecesmusic]

For someone like me who makes video game music as a hobby and has no prior music theory knowledge, this is extremely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@epheler3926]

I like how he tries to make the melody sounds weird and it still sounds better than my melodies

[@casperghost1467]

I always come back to this video because it helps so much

[@KAYDEEPRO]

Game is the King🔥

[@isaacfausett5662]

2 notes is absolutely still a chord, it's a power chord (typically used in guitar lingo) but it's just the I, and the V with the optional VIII. Just in case you didn't know.

[@DVRAO]

Man you are my idol.

[@jonetee123]

My father has been using "froot loops" or FL studio for YEARS and im just learning, Thanks!!

[@kevva00]

My Music Guru

[@jossemina]

You help me a lot. Thanks for all support

[@sidneyscaccio]

good tricks

[@hitmaker24]

Sidney Scaccio ok

[@MrDjDan999]

Its not Tricks ....its music !

[@RSProduxx]

very very basic...

[@negan271]

Trick o trick

[@marlleyki6866]

Wtf sidney aqui man skskskskksks

[@blacksun9332]

you spoke the truth about that down beat.... soooooooooooo many people...

[@francissreckofabian01]

Very good advice. "Good" melodies are not easy. I'll try this out today. Thanks. - P.S. What's with the 83 down thumbs??? I don't understand. What's not to like? Even if this info is well known to you it's not necessary to dislike. I think people don't understand what the dislike button is for. Also, this advice is good, useful AND free! Why would anyone dislike? Maybe I am ignorant of how the internet works. Anyway, I appreciate this channel.

[@ESPGuy19]

I know one thing I disliked is that he makes a point about "closing the gap" between notes, which goes against one of the main ideas of writing music, which is to give your notes and melodies "space." You do not need to fill the entire piece with notes and the masterful composers are the ones that know how to effectively use silence(space). Plus, the whole staying within one octave for the melody. Maybe a good tip for a complete beginner, but a very limiting rule to anyone that is slightly adept at the skill.

[@cajelamirah]

Thank you it's so helpful

[@parthkulkarni5868]

So helpful 💯💯

[@JoysticKnight]

I'm all about hearing out where the melody flows, but at least mentioning scales is a good guide, because we already think in scales, being that's what we're always exposed to. You touch on it with the chords, because chords are notes that lie on the scales (majority of the time). But man, even just looking up crazy scales can give some of the coolest melodies in existence.

[@Enicebeatz]

Thank you Game!

[@thesundrinker9530]

These are life savers. Thank you so much.

[@DaBeatsFreak]

Loving it. 😍 I would have to see how you would release that tension like in a verse or chorus.

[@dianagales5453]

the beat box fill my retro soul

[@luxurious0346]

Ahh it feels weird Whenever I wear earphones whilst listening to you beat boxing It feels like your spitting on my *_E A R_*

[@prodbyMEANDI]

poor ears

[@roversfan1115]

You're*

[@TELEK1NET1C]

m o o d -

[@garlandsimmons588]

You feel like you getting spit in your ear too?

[@bobmusic1278]

I understand 100% on this tutorial...u are an awesome guy..keep do this this is helpful to lot of people's.....keep doing this...

[@BEATSBYDNVN]

When I first started I searched "How to make beats" And this came up lol

[@penguin095]

One of the best melody tutorials

[@starsailor-fk9lp]

thank you, this helped me. my melodies suck ass but my drums always on point cuz of my beatbox. But im sure i will get better

[@SirLancevrot]

Had the same problem. Try learn a little music theory, what is scales and such. Learn minor scale, thats the most popular rn, and make melodies only in that scale. They always gonna be melodic, because they are in scale (In FL its very easy press stamp button in piano roll and choose minor natural. Also analyzing great solo pieces really helps

[@phamsung]

Producing music is translating ideas into reality. - well spoken!

[@zefknapen628]

I think there aren't rules in music and you must do whatever you want and like. If you like to make note 1 high and note 2 very low, than you must do it.

[@justanotherchannelwithauno7580]

Yeah, but doing it you may can't get the plessure of making a song and think: "oh god, i created Beethoven's 5th synphony "

[@prettycureforever7102]

But the rules can help a it out Too

[@joetroutt7425]

I used to keep all my melodies in the same octave until one day I lowered some notes and raised a few and it sounded something similar to diary of a mad man by Ozzy. For newbies keep it in the same octave until you increase you theory knowledge.

[@amanyaimproves503]

12.26 when he said "And it's that simple" Thank you.

[@ColtonIverson420]

Are u a producer?

[@RareTechniques]

thanks alot man ur a huge inspiration i want to be an expert on the piano AND producing&engineering where should I start? is it worth paying for a coach? Currently im using FL studio 12 and MPX16 Akai Professional, im a real beginner but my love for the artistic form of musical creation is real as well

[@SamwiseGanja03]

The Truth nah don't get a coach just use KZbin lol that's how I learned,I'm not a master but everything I learned is from KZbin

[@RareTechniques]

Yeah I aint paying 2000$ for some in-depth lessons - when im in this early stage of mastering the art! I realized that chords and notes are the keys, no pun intended - to learning more about the piano. Music theory etc. Thanks for the tip.

[@pinkshotcameo5464]

I dreamt of a melody ... literally heard it... it was so awesome I thought it would be a hit song... BUT I FORGOT IT

[@MoonJumpMania]

Very instructive

[@Biswajit_Baruah]

for beginners like me this was very important for me to learn

[@guesswhaaat8006]

7:43 You spin me round XD

[@deepamkids61]

Everything works, especially free, use until it is too late!