How to Write a Great Melody: Development & Variation | Hack Music Theory

Watch this Hack Music Theory lesson to learn Ray's songwriting hack for developing melodies and for varying melodies. You'll discover how to find hidden melodies within a melody, and then you'll learn what to do with them. Whether you're writing a vocal melody or writing a bass line, this hack will ensure it fulfills its potential. But first... tea!
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What is the HACK MUSIC THEORY show?
Hello, we're Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony, and together we are Revolution Harmony. If you’re new to our channel, welcome, and please allow us to introduce ourselves. We're music producers based in beautiful Vancouver, Canada, and we’re also the founders of Hack Music Theory, the pioneering notation-free method for making great music. Every Monday, you’ll find us here on KZbin sharing our top secret music theory hacks, which are designed to transform you into a super confident music maker whose songs will stand out on those Spotify playlists. So, whether you’re a beginner or a professional, a songwriter or a producer, an instrumentalist or a DAW musician, our music theory hacks will have you writing great songs in no time!
Who is RAY HARMONY?
Ray is an award-winning music lecturer and the author of the critically-acclaimed book series, Hack Music Theory. After decades of teaching ‘popular’ and ‘classical’ music theory, Ray created a unique crossover method for songwriting, which we call Hack Music Theory. We use this method to write all our music. Ray’s songs have even featured Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Kool Keith, and many more.
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[@Frobbl]

I swear this channel has the best composition advices.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Dreck, that's super kind of you to say! Thanks so much for watching and connecting, it means the world to us. What kind of music do you make? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@Overxpossed]

can confirm 3 years later.

[@Overxpossed]

I have seen a couple of your videos, meaning I don't know you, so my opinion is raw... you really know how to teach one of the most difficult things to teach and learn in music theory; a true master.

[@HackMusicTheory]

You're far too kind, my friend, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Super stoked and grateful to have you here in the HMT family :)

[@Overxpossed]

@@HackMusicTheory because you're fair too kind also, my friend. You're the guy doing these amazing videos to help us and not not to show yourself, like youtubers usually do. I respect a lot the way you transmit the knowledge. Respect borns from there. I'm always honest, and for other so called "teachers", I'm not kind. And I cannot be kind with people who: 1. brags about something they don't actually know; and 2. those who don't have power of synthesis and don't want to have it either. If someone is doing a public tutorial, it is mandatory to respect at least those 2 points in order to respect the viewer. It is not "this is my channel and I do what I want" because it's absolute contradiction serving the society and the ego at the same time. That's false humbleness. Feel proud if you like; you do really do a great job. It's noticeable that you do it from the bottom of your heart. Thank you for that bro!

[@HackMusicTheory]

A heartfelt thank-you, my friend, it means the world to me that these teachings resonate so deeply with you. They come through me from a consciousness that we all share, though, so I take no credit for these teachings. I am merely the channel :)

[@pauljoris6431]

I freakin love how you're just having the time of your live explaining "boring" music theory to us. Thanks man!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha, we're pumped you're diggin' our approach, Paul! Thanks for taking the time to watch and connect, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@danielplainview2584]

I love this channel. I've been working professionally for a while but even I get some useful tips here and there; not to mention all the advice is top notch. Plus the positivity is refreshing.

[@DavidJamesMusic]

If the entire content of youtube was ever lost. This is the only channel we would need to recover! Love it!

[@nicodean6752]

Thanks for doing what you guys do! Not only do I gain valuable information from y'all but it seems every video I watch always puts a smile on my face! Thank you so much!

[@eikostiltzkin1602]

This is the most underrated channel on KZbin. Don't you think?

[@HackMusicTheory]

You are too kind Eiko, thank you so much for your support! Take care and happy songwriting :)

[@domwujek8900]

With every video you make realise how dry my knowledge of music theory is. But same time you make me relearn even most basic things in a practical way so its finally useful! Thank you!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aw thanks for watching and connecting, Dom, it always makes us happy to know that our hacks are helping musicians! And yes, theory is fun and useful! On that note, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)

[@thilakjohnlovesmusic]

What an asset you are, I just accidentally came across your video .. You are absolutely fantastic .. Very few tutors bring the smile on the viewers face simultaneously educate ... You are awesome, fan from Bangalore - India.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks so much for your kind words Thilak, and for taking the time to watch and connect! We look forward to hearing from you again, until next time, take care and happy songwriting, Kate :)

[@sayercanova8799]

I just want to echo what everyone else is saying, your passion and knowledge is transparent. So thankful for your videos! Keep it up!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Sayer, thank you big time for your very kind words and support! Welcome to the Hack Music Theory revolution :) What kind of music do you make?

[@sayercanova8799]

Revolution Harmony I make meditational music when not playing with a band. But i really like your sound. Kate's voice and your catchy lines remind me of IONA. (Journey into the morn).

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Sayer, thanks so much for sharing! That's super cool that you make meditation music, we try to meditate regularly, although we don't often listen to music while doing it. Thank you for you very kind compliments of my voice and our music, we really appreciate that! What kind of music do you play with your band and what instrument do you play? Hope you're having a great week! Take care, Kate :)

[@jesuscastaneda7018]

Hey guys, when I think I've learned something amazing , you present something even more extraordinary, with all my heart, I celebrate your passion for sharing such great concepts . All we need it. jess castaneda

[@HackMusicTheory]

Jess, you are the best! Thank you so much for your sincere and heartfelt support, it means so much to us. Did you get a chance to have a listen to Ray's symphony? And did you check out Tigran? I'm listening to him right now :) I'm also curious where you are based? I ask because I would like to know if you speak Spanish or Portuguese? Porque hablo un poco de español! Kate :)

[@jesuscastaneda7018]

Thanks, I speak Spanish by the way, . Vivo en Mexico, Tijuana.. muy cerca de San Diego US. You know, I'm a fan of musical programming, start with Roland MC 50, then I discovered VOYETRA, CAKEWALK..ETC , I am currently programming in pro tools. Although I read music, somehow the graphics of pianoroll have become More clear and sonorous than the musical notation, and assures you that your ideas Have triggered my creativity. On a multidimensional basis, ie Layers and layers of music existing at the same time with a quantum life, Emerging from chaos and returning to this, now alive. anyway I better share some midi files already applying their concepts, My friends, we will keep in touch Saludos JESS CASTANEDA

[@HackMusicTheory]

Perfecto! Gracias por responder a mis preguntas Jess. Nunca he visitado Tijuana, pero he pasado tiempo en México y es un país muy hermoso con gente maravillosa. Yes, MIDI is the notation of the future and much easier to understand and apply. Sounds like you are very inspired and what an excellent place to make music from! Que tengas un buen fin de semana. Kate :)

[@ninjamelee]

Really glad I found this channel. The stuff you teach is worth ALOT and as a complete novice I appreciate you giving it to us for free. Plus you are great teachers as well, I mean sure they're maybe others that may have that same knowledge but if they can't teach it properly their students will look elsewhere for someone who can. You both remind me of every good teacher I've had in my life. I was thinking this producing thing was gonna be really hard for me but you guys have given me some hope. I don't really comment a lot but I really felt compelled to this time lol. Thank you!

[@pogchamp7983]

This channel deserves so much more attention good job guys.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Pog Champ! We really appreciate your attention and support! Thanks for watching and connecting, it means a lot to us. We're glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@thiscantbeit]

I don't know how I'm only now finding this channel! such clear teaching and useful info and you use Reaper! Good job

[@HackMusicTheory]

Sooooo happy you're diggin' our channel, Tessa, thank you kindly for taking the time to watch and connect, we are deeply grateful to you! What kind of music do you make? Kate :)

[@sarahbenmusic]

I've just bought your ebooks. Been reluctant to diving deeper into theory but your videos have proven me that it's very useful to have the knowledge and important to know theory to push limits and get out of my comfort zone as a pop songwriter. Thanks a lot for your work and passion! All the best from France ;)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Bonjour Sarah! Merci beaucoup d'avoir acheté nos livres, nous apprécions ton soutien! I'm so glad to hear that you are finding our videos helpful on your jouney to learning music theory. I remember my first lessons with Ray and feeling a whole new world open up, now I can't imagine my life without la langue de la musique! What artists are you influenced by? And what are you working on at the moment? Kate :)

[@sarahbenmusic]

Exact ! I wish I had studied that earlier... Big fan of Goldfrapp, Alanis Morissette and Tove Lo (for her melodies and vocals). I'm working on my 1st solo project, it's gonna be dark but pop at the same time. Thanks a lot for asking and all the best to both of you!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Bonjour Sarah! Thanks for sharing, that's a cool mix of influences. It's very exciting that you're working on a solo project, I'm excited to hear it! Are you planning on doing singles or an EP? Speaking of dark pop, one of my favourite artists and influences is Aurora from Norway, she's got some super moody pop songs. Also one of my favourites but definitely not dark, is a Jain de la belle France! Have you heard of either of them? Kate :)

[@sarahbenmusic]

oh yes, Aurora does great songs that's right! Jain is quite famous here in France, she's been a breath of fresh air in the French music landscape, along with Chrisitine & the queens. I'm thinking of stopping at 5 songs to test the waters and keep the others for live sets. What I think could be the single is almost finished. If you'd like to hear it I'd gladly send you a private link. If anything I'll you know when it's out :) Have a great day!

[@latenight3111]

by far the most jolly lad doing Music teaching. You are doing us all a solid. keep going brother! Never commented on any KZbin videos before but whoops there you go. Keep going.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Abemo! We really appreciate your support and very kind words! Thanks for watching and connecting, it means a lot to us. We're super pumped to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! ps. there's always a first for everything and we're glad to be your first :D

[@mclaudiob9148]

Thank you guys 4 your love and passion, 4 music as the 1 o the most important feel generators, and teaching/sharing GOOD knowledge with us all, 4 me is important to always keep learning/hearing good stuff so i can grow and be better in these that is 1 o my loves, THANK you guys for the ideas the concepts once again your well seen Love!!!!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

MCLAUDIO B! We really appreciate your support and kind words! Thanks for watching and connecting, it means a lot to us. We're glad to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing from you again. Until then, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@1ONELY1ONELY94]

Cup of tea is a must in the studio!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Yes!!! What kind of tea do you drink? Thanks so much for watching and connecting Orson :)

[@johnomalley2476]

You sir are an absolute legend

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aww thanks John, that means the world to me! Thanks so much for watching and connecting. Until next time, happy songwriting :)

[@ulfsvensson9710]

Brilliant!!

[@aureliomarty3079]

That melody blew the roof!good piece like always ray.I always tried to write chord first and derive bass and melodies from that but i randomly got any good melodies this way.I am on switching bass first i need to add some groovy bass to my style.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Aaah thanks BIG time, Aurelio, I truly appreciate your kind words! Not many people comment on the music/examples in our videos, and I write a new piece for every video, so it makes me really happy to know you're enjoying the music side of our videos as well as the education side :) And yeah, it's more common to write chords first, but as you've noticed, you often end up with a different sound from that work flow. Writing a bass line first will result in a focus on the low end, with the chords playing a supportive role. If you're wanting a section/song to make people dance, then a "bass first" method is usually the way to go! Having said that, you can obviously add a groovy bass line to a chord progression, but a "chords first" approach is just a little more of a limiting place to start writing a bass line. Have a wonderful weekend, Aurelio, and thank you sincerely once again for all your ongoing support. You rule!!! Ray :)

[@crypt1n4]

But first, TEA!!!!

[@Limbiclesion]

How many sugars ?

[@HackMusicTheory]

None. Tea is perfect on its own!

[@Limbiclesion]

Lol .... I thought Tea was an enigmatic reference to a memorable formula for major chords formation.. two teas sugar ,,three teas sugar ..TT S ..TTT S...it’s great to be wrong some times...Love the channel ..love the theory ..power to you🙏🦄👏👏....incidentally it just occurred to me that in science.....which is my profession...a theory is a concept/hypothesis /practise/ system unproven.. subject to continual experimental verification ....music to me seems outside these rules....I think music theory is a misnomer ... I suspect music “Theory” is possibly a near complete body of knowledge. not fully known by me yet..but by some of those who have studied this area certainly ... example Bach .. an infinite tool for artistic expression in any genera 🙏🎩... and so there is the freedom of artistic expression ..it’s great 🙏

[@garethmillers5453]

Just what I was waiting for and already trying on my own. Please do more on developing melodies. Even better, a PDF on developing melodies please. Thank you again team. G

[@shimaparsa524]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@arimyllyniemi8445]

Hi Kate and Ray, Thank You for Your most informative, motivating and humourous lessons in the 'digiverse'. I have enjoyed them all ! Because I am singing in five different kinds of classical choirs and one pop-/rock band, I would be grateful to learn also how to write catching backing vocals (choir stems) over (or better: 'to back') the lead vocal/melody. In a typical mixed choir there are 4 stems (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and in pop-/rock band only 1-2 stems added to the melody. As You know the chorus is the part of a song, where the backing vocals are most important to make it catchy ;)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Wow Ari, what a gift to have so much music in your life, you must be quite busy with 6 choirs! Good for you. Writing Backing vocals is a skill and when done well it adds so much to a song. We've actually done a video on this topic, "Hack Counterpoint & Write Unique Vocal Harmonies". You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnqZZGSMppikpJY. Let us know how you get along with your harmony writing :D Have a great week! Kate :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

ps. If you're looking for more advanced theory that goes more in depth, we've covered 3-part counterpoint in our online apprenticeship program. In it, our apprentices watch behind-the-scenes videos from our studio sessions where we write songs from start to finish, and teach all the theory along the way. They gain insights into every step of the songwriting process and learn our most advanced hacks, including backing vocals. We also do live Q&A sessions every month to answer questions about the process. If this sounds like it would be helpful to you, then you can find out more and sign up to our apprenticeship program over on Patreon, here: www.Patreon.com/RevolutionHarmony. We'd love to see you behind the scenes! Thanks again for your support and kind words Ari. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@arimyllyniemi8445]

Thanks again Kate ! :) Yes, I do love music and Your lessons about the Theory behind it! The video, You shared, woke up some interesting new musical ideas in my brains and heart ! Maybe I'll use the counterpoint or negative melodies some day along with the normal 'notes in the chord' -style. I also do admire J.S. Bach as a composer, and always enjoy when hearing his 'peaces' plaed with organs at cathedrals and churches. The theory behind polyphony may take too much time to put 'in a nutshell' in Your lessons, but I hope sometimes this would become 'normal' also in pop- and rock-music genre. And Yes, let's be in touch, and yes I'll seriously consider becoming a 'patron' in the project I like.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Ari, we are so pleased to hear that the video had an impact on your heart and mind. I look forward to hearing how you put those ideas into practice in your own music. And yes, we too hope to inspire musical depth in popular music through counterpoint and other techniques used by great composers. Listening to Bach is a powerful and enjoyable experience (we actually got married to Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier :)). I'm so pleased that you will consider joining the apprenticeship, yay! It really is an incredible experience to watch a new song unfold into being. Have a really lovely week Ari and have fun creating music in Garageband! Take care. Kate :)

[@arimyllyniemi8445]

Thank You Kate, :) I listened the Well-Tempered Clavier once again and found out, that YES Bach is really great or should we say 'superior' in his polyphony and yesterday, singing some of his pieces at the local church, was such an uplifting experience. Right now I am trying to find out an app (Win or iOS), which could output sheet notes (sheet music or ordinary notes from the MIDI-instrument tracks, which were used in an app, when writing the piece). Some stra-a-ange (and highly talented) people in our band are still using them in these modern days of digital tehcnology. Although, I have heard that J.S. Bach, Sibelius, Lennon & Mc Cartney used them too... ;) Do You have an idea of any app /software, which is able to do that ? (I'm sorry to burden You, with this purely technological problem, but in a band or a choir You must have some kind of notes to transfer the musical ideas to the other people. Often you cannot use the 'listening'/'ear based method'. Have a nice, beautiful and inspiring day as always !

[@arnoldwu6747]

Something's in that tea

[@HackMusicTheory]

You're right! There's yerba mate in his tea :) Thanks for watching Arnold!

[@nandakoryaaa]

Russian doll (Matryoshka) is a widely recognized symbol of Russia (including Russians themselves) but funny that it was in fact inspired by Japanese Daruma doll.

[@endpace]

I like the creativity!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks so much EndPace, and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :)

[@endpace]

@@HackMusicTheory I appreciate you a lot for making these videos! I mainly watch your videos because they are full of different strategies, advices and knowledge on how to make better songs. Everytime I watch videos like these it inspires me to make music. Even when I don't really feel like making music I instantly get motivated to keep working on my tracks simply because I watch videos from amazing youtubers like you. Oh and I am happy to hear that you are interested in what I make! I personally love making edm because it offers lots of freedom to express emotions through sounds that you can design to make them sound however you want them to sound. In other genres it may get a little restricted cuz sometimes you can't really force a genre on a particular melody. (Heavy metal for example has some restrictions regarding emotions that are being expressed through the melodies.) Even though I don't listen to the kind of music you make, I still sometimes end up liking them because they just sound good. Sometimes it's because of the sound of the instruments that you use (e.g. bass guitar) but mostly because they never really get boring. Sometimes I don't like them but still keep watching so I can improve my composing skills. Most EDM artists make music that repeats itself too often. It's like listening to a song where the buildup and the drop get copy & pasted and only slight adjustments are being made. You probably know the song called "Crab Rave". This is exactly what I mean - It's too repetitive and it gets boring quickly. After watching lots of your videos I understood the concept of variation even further than I did before. I am sorry for the long comment but I just wanted to share my thoughts with you!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks for sharing, EndPace! We absolutely encourage music makers to explore different genres as it helps with inspiration and creativity! We did a video that might spark some thoughts, called "The Truth About Genres": kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU. We really appreciate you being here, and are cheering you on in your music making journey! Have a great week :)

[@endpace]

@@HackMusicTheory Will do! I hope you have a great week too!

[@kaylavankoll7171]

Ray, do I need to start every note of every instrument/sample I use on the same note? Like how you start here on D, do you do that for every thing else too?

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Kayla, thanks for watching and connecting, it's lovely to meet you! Great question, too. The short answer is: definitely not. For example, I could have started the lead synth melody on F (instead of D). In fact, for vocal melodies, I hardly ever start on the root note, as it's not very interesting. However, starting on the root note in this lead synth melody works because it's a super quick note that immediately moves to the minor 3rd (F), which is super colourful and emotional! Also, in this example, I wanted all the synths to lock in together, but for other lead melodies in other songs, I usually want them to stand out from the "accompanying" instruments. Anyhoo, I really hope that helps, and thank you for joining our Hack Music Theory community, we're super stoked and grateful to have you here! By the way, our weekly video comes out on Saturdays, so we hope to see you next weekend for more theory hacks! Here's the new video we just published, it's about writing better 4/4 bass lines: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKG1dmx3qLKLpLc

[@Chadosaaan]

I'm getting to where I actually go brew tea and join you. LolAnother great video!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Chad! This made us really happy 😀 Thanks for sharing and for watching, we're so glad you're along for the ride.

[@Chadosaaan]

d(^_^o)

[@ampfly9601]

Nice !!! I like that ... you guys awesome . Kudos to the Harmony's Family !

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Ampfly! Thanks so much for watching and for your very kind words, we're super pumped to have you join our Hack Music Theory revolution! What kind of music do you make? Have an awesome week! Kate :)

[@TeeNineJulius]

Brilliant Video. Very very good. Thank you.

[@HackMusicTheory]

We're really happy you enjoyed our video, Tee Nine Julius! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@EminoMeneko]

I must say that this melody is neat. Nice one.

[@ricardoolois]

This is amazing, I love you this, I love you guys

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thank you for the love Ricardo!!! Welcome to the Hack Music Theory revolution! What kind of music do you make?

[@ricardoolois]

Power Metal/Symphonic Metal from Puerto Rico With an album one on the way! (with some delays because of the cat 5 hurricane that hit us sadly) and already thinking on album #2 with the guys and I've been watching your/channels video's and recommending them to the other band mates. The videos have been of great help, thank you so much.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hola Ricardo, gracias por compartir! We were very sorry to hear about the destruction caused by the hurricane. I hope you, your family and friends are all okay. How is the reconstruction going? That's exciting about your first album, congratulations and good luck with wrapping it up! It's awesome that you'll be incorporating our theory hacks into your music! yay and thanks for sharing it with your band mates! Ray has been making metal since he was a kid, so if you're interested and haven't already listened to some of his music, you can check it out here: RevolutionHarmony.com/Ray. He actually has a metal single coming out at the end of this month and we'll be doing a couple videos, including a Halloween special next week, so stay tuned! I assume you play bass, am I correct? If so, we have a bass video coming out tomorrow, so perhaps there will be some new hacks for you use! Hasta próxima, cuídate. Kate :)

[@ricardoolois]

Wow! Gracias Gracias!! And yes! Fortunately enough my family and I are all well. One of our band mates lost his roof so there is that, we have been helping with what we can. Reconstruction is going slowly but surely, Lucky enough I have power from 9pm to 7am, although I can be days without it, but its a slow process but nevertheless my island will recover and YES I am the bass player haha and DAMN NICE! I'll be sure to catch up with the bass video next time I can! and Ill be staying in tune with Ray's metal single and Halloween special:D. Gracias Kate!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hola Ricardo, espero que estés bien. I am relieved to hear that you, your family and friends are okay. You have such a positive attitude and I commend you for that. I wish you and your island a speedy recovery, especially so that you and your band can get back to making music! Talk soon y que tengas una buena semana Ricardo! Kate :)

[@lazy_bum]

19:00 dj ray!!

[@BushidoHoodlum]

Amazing!!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks again for watching BushidoHoodlum, we really enjoy your enthusiasm! What kind of music are you into? Kate :)

[@nebyusamuel7858]

TEA!!!!

[@HackMusicTheory]

TEA!!! Thanks for taking the time to watch Nebyu, we're deeply grateful to you. Until next time, happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@rajusam5]

This video just made my day..

[@HackMusicTheory]

Awe this makes our day! Thanks so much for watching and connecting Rekhchand, it means a lot to us. What kind of music do you make? Until next time, take care and happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@rajusam5]

Thanks, I'm into progressive house genre. I was kinda stuck finding new melodies & arps for a song i was writing, then i found this video. Really helpful

[@HackMusicTheory]

Rekhchand thanks so much for sharing. I'm really glad that we could be of service to you and your music...that's literally music to our ears! Haha...sorry I couldn't resist the bad joke 😊 Hope you're having a great week. Oh and speaking of getting stuck, I think you'll like our new video on getting rid of writer's block. Until next time, take care. Kate :)

[@oskarsolberg2158]

You seem like a great guy, and my god you digg that tasty music at the end real proper! :D

[@HackMusicTheory]

Haha, thanks Oskar, you're very kind :) Thank you for watching and connecting, and until next time, take care and happy songwriting!

[@andrewwilliams1857]

Sick!

[@HackMusicTheory]

Thanks for watching Andrew! Glad you liked the video :)

[@wjosephryan]

Another wonderful video. What VST's are used for the instruments.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey William, thank you sincerely for taking the time to watch and connect, we truly appreciate you joining the Hack Music Theory revolution! Regarding the VSTs we use, we recently started using EastWest's ComposerCloud, which is mind-blowing: www.soundsonline.com/composercloud In this video though, we used ToonTrack EZ Drummer: www.toontrack.com/ezdrummer-line with their Dream Pop expansion: www.toontrack.com/product/dream-pop-ezx along with Native Instruments Massive for synths: www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/massive and the bass guitar is: www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/guitar/scarbee-jay-bass Hope this helps, and thank you kindly once again for your support! Kate :)

[@themanfromerf]

Can you do a guitar specific video for writing interesting diatonic licks/solo's? Ala, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZi7i6KwmJyhq6M My stuff always ends up being too complicated or just cliche pentatonic crud :P, can you give your fellow musicians any insights on how you like to combine the basic intervals in your stuff? I really like the way that guitarist combines pentatonic riffs with a few perfect little diatonic intervals to tie it into a mood. Any hacks for the proficient (yet sometimes boring) guitarist? THANKS :D

[@notrickc-1379]

Evan Tanner I have the same trouble every now and then I get riff I really like, but for the most part I end up sounding like a riff someone else has made.

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hi Evan and Joey, thanks so much for taking the time to watch and connect! Need help with riffs eh? We aim to please 😊 We have an awesomely in-depth riffs video that I think you'll both like. Check it out and let me know how you get on with your riff making! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57Zhmxoradkn80 Happy songwriting! Kate :)

[@HackMusicTheory]

Hey Evan and Joey, hope you are both fantastic and enjoying life. I just thought you both might want to check out our brand new video on writing guitar riffs! You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3LIiGaLYsd7o6s. Until next time, take care and happy riff writing! Kate :)

[@themanfromerf]

@Revolution Harmony Wow you guys are awesome, thanks a ton for the video! XD

[@HackMusicTheory]

It's our pleasure Evan :)