4 Chord Techniques That Will INSTANTLY Improve Your Music

[@EDMTips]

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[@CinoPORakaDjCino]

Chords it´s another level of prodution for those don´t want expend time buy vst´s, but it´s help for shure our produtions!

[@esza9476]

Tutorial about "build up automations (like reverb, filter or volume) plzz.

[@EDMTips]

Nice idea!

[@kakapo_music]

Plz plz plz make this

[@CheesyNukes]

8:34 I use that tech too! Just proves how well it works. Thanks for the vid!

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it 🙂🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@michaelmarkspersonal]

That was the best explanation of major, minor and diminished chords I've ever seen. Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@muchwin]

omg this is exactly the kind of chord progression I always wanted to write but never could figure out. Thank you so much!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad I could help! 🙂🙌🏻

[@luismachuca3502]

Thanks for a better understanding of writing chord progression, using diminished chords, borrowed chords, etc.

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome, glad it was helpful! Anything else you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on my channel?

[@DJ_Damo_]

Hey there! I'm so stoked I finally found what I've been looking for! This music theory video was super helpful in filling in the gaps in my knowledge. A huge shoutout to you for the Chord Bible and the fact that you teach in Ableton. You rock! Keep up the awesome work!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting! 🙂

[@ranradd]

An amazingly in-depth lesson on chord theory in 20 minutes. Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad it helped! 🙂🙌🏻

[@reinerzorn470]

Thanks for this great collection of chord tricks! Really helps me to think 'out of the box' of diatonic chords.

[@EDMTips]

You're very welcome!

[@LaraCroftdu31]

i've been watching a lot of music theory videos without understanding some basic concepts and this one finally explained that so easily, i would have improved so much quicker if i had watched it earlier im mad at myself. thank you for being really clear and thorough. im rather slow and not that music inclined but i want to make songs anyway, your videos are really helpful!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Lara, glad it helped! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@LaraCroftdu31]

@@EDMTips anything about rhythm! mostly drums, as I find it really hard to make drum parts for my tracks, i'd appreciate more focused videos on that topic

[@djrandalldean]

Great vid as usual! HELL YEAH! - Had an idea for one that always gives me trouble, how to make an effective breakdown. They're either too empty, too clutter, or don't create enough tension to set up the drop properly. Love to see your take on it.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the idea, I will add this to my long to-do list! 🙂

[@Blondly]

I honestly can't get enough of your tutorials and tips videos. I'm binging your whole channel as they're exactly what I need. Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@tonylacy5723]

Thanks Will, I was reviewing a bunch of abandoned projects that were just 'OK' but boring. Stumbled across your vid and Bingo! I have new stuff to try that may make some of them more interesting.

[@EDMTips]

Awesome! Let me know how you get on!

[@MrErlendw]

Brilliant! One of your best so far, Sir!

[@EDMTips]

Super stoked to hear that and glad it was helpful! 😎

[@fonya4380]

This is a great explanation and visualization - it's gonna help me out for sure. Thanks for these vids! I just discovered your channel and dug a couple others today

[@EDMTips]

Stoked ot heaer that! Welcome abard and I hope you enjoy the content :)

[@kellyscollon2729]

I always look forward to Friday and these videos 🙌🏻 Thanks Will!

[@EDMTips]

A pleasure, Kelly :)

[@kakapo_music]

This video is good. Very clear to understand

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it, Alistair, glad it was helpful! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@Bananskuden]

There are in fact three different minor scales. The minor scale in the video is natural minor. By sharpening the 6th it becomes harmonic minor, and by sharpening both the 6th and the 7th it becomes melodic minor. It seems that these alternative minor scales are in play from 13:55 onwards.

[@EDMTips]

True, but technically the harmonic minor scale only sharpens the 6th on the way up, not on the way down.

[@Badgerr99]

Hi Will, thanks for another great lesson in Music Theory. Just shared it with a Ukulele Group I play with. A basic knowledge on chord construction is a "must have" skill for any instrument, and this concise overview will be very useful 👍

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for sharing, Ian! Hope it will be helpful to other musicians too!

[@Chilldeck]

Useful?? Your vids are teaching me a ton. Great pacing and great information! Cheers!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@mageprometheus]

Thanks! I like to analyse the chords in classical music and use them.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@djfatech]

James is a Legend of house music.

[@EDMTips]

1000% agree :)

[@bedroomproducer16]

As always, amazing tutorial...

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@daneoduran2674]

Hey Will, I've watched any number of your vids. And I reckon this one's my fav to date. Brilliant. Thank you so much. :)

[@EDMTips]

Stoked to hear that! Any point in particular you found useful?

[@rickyspanish4792]

This is a treasure trove of useful concepts, nice!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Ricky, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🙂

[@gionailati9991]

I really love ur videos bro you are doing an amazing job. Great content always 👏👏👏

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much! :)

[@andrew-no2ti]

This is a great video , putting theory into context. Thx Will & Mr James Wiltshire ! More please ... open chords?

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion! I will definitely add this to my list! :)

[@jaz20083]

Great ! Very usefull. Additional tricks regarding how to compose a relevant bassline that doesn't follow the root notes of the chords, would be appreciate

[@EDMTips]

Have you checked my video on picking a bassline yet?

[@djjuninhohitech]

Good job Will...please more about melodic techno.

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion! Any particular artists or tracks you're digging at the moment?

[@cerodb4695]

Man! This is a great video, I always like harmony and melody. Def watching this video back!!

[@EDMTips]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! 😎

[@HenningUhle]

I'm instantly with songs like "Let me be your fantasy" by Baby D. Great video. 🙂

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@Salkinmusic]

I saw Aden Foyer (former known as Jonas Aden) do this in one of his videos a few years ago. I loved it from the second I saw it and started moving notes down and some of them up also and it sounds so much better. But great video, love to learn from basically just watching and trying things out. I even learned more today 🔥

[@EDMTips]

Awesome! Really, really glad it helped :)

[@guulish]

I almost have the extra to buy your course, ha. Your pacing and style is perfect for me to retain. Love it, thanks!

[@EDMTips]

Glad you found it helpful and look forward to working with you! Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@stevecolley7745]

Mario pui the vision uses the borrowed chords from parralle technique for the main melody and chords. The first chord and part of the melody borrows the F sharp which is what gives the tune its vibe (Track is A minor) Just thought it worth a mention as some of these tips work wonders in classic trance.

[@jobe9144]

As always, to the point. I really love your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Jo, thanks for watching and supporting the channel! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@jobe9144]

​@@EDMTips I'd love to see a tutorial on classic old school 90s NY House like MAW, Todd Terry, Hardrive and other typical Strictly Rhythm artists.

[@geradenk8597]

Love all your videos! You're a great teacher

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! 🙌🏻

[@GrandHorseMusic]

I still cannot begin how to understand Ableton (pesky Logic user right here), but your videos are really helpful for learning how to be better with my keyboard so thank you. You have such a sunny disposition and I am always cheered up by your videos as well as learning new things. Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@Charmbusters]

YEAH!

[@benschotte]

Nice work Mr. Amen 😎.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting! 🙂

[@charliegould7421]

Thanks for the video, I was just looking for one on how to make really good chords progressions.

[@EDMTips]

I hope this helps!

[@charliegould7421]

@@EDMTips it does as always

[@EDMTips]

@@charliegould7421 😎

[@maximusoccasus6054]

Could you make a tutorial on how to make tracks like Rüfüs Du Sol? Would greatly appreciate it!

[@EDMTips]

Hey Maximumus, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4LXYp2hnsakeNU Hope you enjoy!

[@maximusoccasus6054]

@@EDMTips Cheers man! heh "Maximumus" might use that as my producer name ;)

[@rako4869]

Thank you!!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@noahliasam7407]

Thanks Will! I need this, especially when I have found a better piano for Ableton lol

[@EDMTips]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy! 🙂🙌🏻

[@noahliasam7407]

@@EDMTips I sure did! ^.^ and keep on doing the great work man! 🙌🏾

[@lindastrawn3389]

you're always saying you can't play piano. i WISH i could play as well as you just did. Thanks for such melodic sounds.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, I am not as good as I'd like to be but I can get by :)

[@sugarpuppies]

Great video. These techniques are so useful and easy to use after you explained them so clearly.

[@EDMTips]

Glad you found them useful!

[@andreagagliardini8621]

Amazing, HELL YEAH!

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@dilloinitaliano]

Excuse me sir, if you are in A minor, 12:20 the notes F B C is a Fsus#4 (Fsus+) chord. 12:40 notes F G C is Fsus2 (or an inverted Csus4) Asus4 chord doesn’t have the note C. There are no major or minor suspended chords since they are lacking the third, that’s why are called suspended 4 or 2.

[@EDMTips]

That's correct, but I didn't say the chord at 12:20 was Asus4 - just that I was changing that chord (which is F Major - F A C) to a Sus4 chord. Having just listen back though at 12:47, I understand the confusion: I said "Change it back to a Sus 4 chord (as in, from a non-sus chord to a sus chord), which sounds like I'm saying "ASus4"! My apologies for the lack of clarity

[@lindastrawn3389]

Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

Ah, you're too kind! Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@DennisDayII]

Appreciate your sciences.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Dennis! 🙌🏻

[@by_antony]

Great video! Great ideas! I sometimes play around with 'borrowed' chords (inspiration from Billy Joel!) in my mixes. I thought that the Fsus4 chord was F, Bflat, C (12min44).

[@milnmusic]

Can you do a tutorial for the likes of mass medium - the jumper ?

[@EDMTips]

I will add this to my list and will check them out shortly!

[@jorntepornt]

Hi Will your video's are great I love the practical approach to music theory. The scale function in Ableton makes it more playful and discoverable way to play with chords. Although the parallel key of A minor is C major like in the circle of 5ths. But thats a small detail because the borrowing from the a major scale works! :) Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the kind words, Jornt! C major is actually the relative key of A minor, though…not the parallel

[@JoeDiTrapani]

Hey Will, been a fan of the channel for a while. I would love to see your take on a song in the style of Remind Me by Royksopp

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion, I will add this to my list :)

[@Sheriffvlogs]

Please a video on scaler from plug-in Boutique.

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion, I will add it to my list!

[@Mickeysternum245]

Can someone explain the sharpened 7th? What will was playing was perhaps an octave too low to reflect what was happening on the piano roll. Great video btw

[@Wubzy_Music]

Hey Will. Love your tutorials, I don’t feel like I could’ve asked for a better teacher! Do you think creating professional sounding songs on FL Mobile (tablet or phone DAW) is a feasible option? I’m a beginner who has started out using FL Mobile. Thanks!

[@neepo]

insane tutorial

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the support, really appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@dj_kik]

Excellent Will :)

[@EDMTips]

Many thanks, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@ast4127]

Thanks! Slashchords very cool! If you want a chord-challenge try figuring out the smash hit Tarantula by Pendulum! What key?!?!? The progressions are INSANE! :)

[@aslwithglitz]

Can you do in the style of Sultan and Shepard?

[@EDMTips]

Noted!

[@aslwithglitz]

@@EDMTips Thanks!

[@KillahmanMachine]

Wonder why it's less then 1000 👍 under this video? I understand it is general music basis rather then IDM though it's helpfull in the beginning of music creation journey.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the support, really appreciate it!

[@dolanchek]

Hi! Very helpful) Thanks 👍🏻 How your notes give sound when you select them?

[@Charmbusters]

yessssss!

[@peterbmusic]

Hell Ya!~!

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@iwasaqDJ]

keep it 🙌✌☺

[@EDMTips]

Thank you!

[@tshepotsotetsi7828]

class

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful!

[@florianhartmann4462]

Isnt the parallel key to a minor c major? 🤔

[@EDMTips]

Nope...that's the relative key

[@florianhartmann4462]

@@EDMTips ah I see, it's just confusing with the german expressions :)

[@AutPen38]

The terminology is confusing for native English speakers too! If you're in A minor, then the *parallel* major key is A major (some different notes) but the *relative* major is C (same notes as A minor).

[@qjohnson7417]

I went to make a call with u but it wont let me fill out survey

[@EDMTips]

Strange... if you're still having issues just ping me an email at [e-mail]

[@ItsGrantM]

Joel Corry - Sorry chords? 😝

[@pomega]

when i add the 7th or 9th chord It sounds "tennnnnn" like high note and it doesn't sound good Comparing chord without 7th and 9th

[@EDMTips]

Keep experimenting, and use what sounds good!

[@jessvarela5825]

thanks a lot, I was looking for this tips, how to make chords, for many time, and you just expleined very well, but, sorry u speak sooo fast!!! and is it difficult for people who don't speak English so well aiñññññ

[@EDMTips]

I appreciate the feedback - there is just too much to cover in one video. I recommend pausing and rewinding, if needed. You can also adjust the playback speed :)

[@jessvarela5825]

@@EDMTips thanks a lot! and i´m learning technical English, too! XoXos

[@infodiff]

Will, actually i liked the one before :D

[@EDMTips]

Which one?

[@infodiff]

@@EDMTips before the technique was applied. After it was applied it was forcing me to enjoy kinda.... earlier it was plain n moving...

[@prazrim5460]

The Chord Bible does not get sent in my email. How long does it take. Thank you

[@EDMTips]

I'll double-check - please check your spam folder, and if it's not there, email [e-mail] and we'll send it over directly!

[@prazrim5460]

@@EDMTips Thanks i got them.

[@EDMTips]

@@prazrim5460 Excellent :)

[@heavyrush7635]

Parallel key to A min- is C maj, not A maj:) anyway, your vids are so cool

[@EDMTips]

That's actually the relative key (rather than the parallel), and thanks for watching!

[@mcewan-media]

Yeah i preferred the original prog 😂

[@EDMTips]

That’s what my wife said, too. I might have to do another vid about it with a better example!

[@mcewan-media]

@@EDMTips 😂 ive never been one for 'musical' chords haha

[@rrd547]

can't understand

[@EDMTips]

Sorry to hear that. Perhaps try watching again or cover basics first

[@rrd547]

@@EDMTips okey sir

[@HAENDEL_Music]

Good tutorial, but it is far from EDm! Now it is going more to Jazz!

[@EDMTips]

Electronic Dance Music takes many forms!

[@qjohnson7417]

R u trying to hint at something Mr edm tips..???

[@EDMTips]

Hint at what?

[@btomas.]

Will, you're simply amazing man 🫡

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Billy, I really appreciate kind words of support!