7 Secrets on writing Amazing Chord Progressions

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

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[@bobbydolan]

Thank you sooooo much. This is the BEST concise explanation of orchestration I have ever seen. You have answered so many of my questions of how to de-mud string sections. Would love the same thing for brass and woodwinds. Thanks again.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Bobby. I will definitely consider making videos on other sections, even outside of the orchestral scope. Music is such an amazing and infinite language that there is always more to learn. I know this, because I am still a humble student of music every single day...and I hope to continue learning so until the day I leave this world. =)

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Kanon bra Mikael bravo! You're a great teacher and the best channel here. May your channel grow gigantisk.

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So much grat information here! Loved the video!

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You are a great teacher, thanks for the video!

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This is the best orchestration/Logic video I have even seen in my entire life 🙏🤦‍♂️⚘

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

You are very kind Ali, thank you so much! =)

[@charlesmoore8634]

Excellent, useful info as always Mikael - tack så mycket!

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Thanks Charles, I appreciate your support! =)

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That's amazing!. I have been learning so much from you and following you for a long time and the best channel ever.❤️ Loved it. Thanks a lot.

[@brianhanington470]

Perfectly timed as always. I’m just beginning a new composition, and you have armed me with a sensible workflow. Again, thank you, Mikael.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Great to hear Brian, the learning journey never ends, I'm still on this adventure myself. Music...the infinite language! =)

[@michaelknight141]

Wow, that was surprisingly informative and straightforward. Thank you 😊 🙏

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Glad you enjoyed it! =)

[@trox6512]

The best of best tutorials for logic pro x!! Thank u!! Can u by the way do a tutorial about logix smart tempo and flex time for vocal timing and correction and differences between smart tempo and flex? There no good videos about this subject would apprrciate a new vid on this subject!

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Very nice first impression for a new subscriber. MIDI is a blast to work with. The possibilities are endless!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

It really is! Thank you for subscribing, I hope you will enjoy more of my videos. If you use Logic Pro, I have a masterclass type KZbin video series teaching all the best tips & tricks of Logic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4G1ZGd5qs5mi9k

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@@mikaelbaggstrom I use Cubase 8.5 with Native Instruments/Komplete Kontrol and Arturia. They're great to work with.

[@mikeward6865]

I LOVE your videos , they're always SO helpful. Thank you and God bless you for sharing what you know!

[@dendera1337]

Awesome tips! Learned some great tips

[@ubleader]

Great Stuff. Thank you for sharing

[@keithlaw6133]

what a great tutorial! Thank you so much Mike, you have a gift for explaining things in a way that is both clear and entertaining. Very inspirational

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Keith, that makes me happy to hear. 😃

[@nexuzeb79]

Excellent, Mikael! Keep these lessons comin'!

[@jfcomposition]

very good video. well explained.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! =)

[@InfiniteConstellations]

Chord Inversions is one of my life-savers, especially in my last release where I struggled with this a lot. It can happen when the whole string section starts playing :D Helped me to avoid a lot of muddiness and create more air in different octaves. Thank for the video, Mike! You knowledge and smile make this world better and brighter ^_^

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you, I’m glad to hear that! 😃

[@TonyThomas10000]

Excellent tips, Mikael!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Tony! =)

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Mikael you are the Best...greeting from Puerto rico.

[@AdrianKuipers]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. 🙏🏼

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Glad it was helpful Adrian, I appreciate your support! 😃

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[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Haha thank you. I hope this video can get the 100.000+ views I have as a goal for my KZbin journey. I will continue experimenting with video types/styles and see what gets the best results. In fact, I have a video coming up on that topic soon (how to become HUGE on KZbin as a music artist). =)

[@ramameir]

Very informative and excellent presentation !! Chapeau !!!!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you kindly Rama! =)

[@No-to4kd]

very helpful, thanks

[@AdrianEarnshawMusic]

Nice video and it will sure help those starting out to get their feet wet. Just one thing to point out with your sus chords. They normally resolve down to the third or tonic. In rare circumstances, they can resolve up, but that rarely happens. Looking at your examples they do not resolve properly, which is a bad habit to pick up when you are starting out.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Good call Adrian! I should have pointed out that out. =) Even though I personally often jump to another chord with any resolvement at all ;)

[@AdrianEarnshawMusic]

@@mikaelbaggstrom no problem, they just have a sound of being unfinished. The same rule applies for 7ths and 9ths in that they need to resolve downwards. It's all part of the rules for classical harmony and makes your chord sequences sound complete.

[@TheBelphegor1]

Mikael , tell us please what plugins beside Aflattus do you use for every track in this great piece of work of yours. I'm gonna buy them all. Thank you very much!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Haha, nah don't buy too many shiny things at once. I know it's always very tempting. ;) I don't have the project open now, but if I remember correctly it was: Cinematic Strings 2, Afflatus Strings, Damage, Action Strikes, Forzo, and Palette (choirs).

[@TheBelphegor1]

@@mikaelbaggstrom Hi Mikael , I already have the KOMPLETE 13 ULTIMATE Collector's Edition wich comes with the Action Strikes , Dammage (and beautiful Symphony Series among many other things) , I already bought Dammage 2 and I intend getting The Cinematic Strings 2 and Striiiings anyway (your review convinced me). As for the other 3 , I think I'm gonna get Palette - Symphonic Sketchpad because it has male and female choirs because if my Mac's HD misses anything that's a good choir library. All my life I've been a piano/keyboard/vocal performer (single , duo , trio and in a 7piece band) , I performed (almost) all kind of music on different venues including weddings... corporate parties... night clubs..., but this past year made me think about alternatives including being a producer and I'm buying all kind of software (and some hardware). Thing is , I wish I was a fraction as "handy" with all this software and hardware as I am as a musician! Anyway , your WhyLogicProRules videos helped a lot. Thank you very much and all the best to you.

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Hej Mikael. Hur får jag kontakt me dig?

[@davidedozza]

👍🏻 Great video, thanks! More on this, it would be fantastic!!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Davide! If this video series takes off in views I will definitely do more videos like this. There is so much to learn in the most amazing language in the world...Music! =)

[@davidedozza]

@@mikaelbaggstrom I really hope! 🤩 Videos on Logic tips are great, but these are PURE GOLD !! 🏆🏆🏆

[@steviebuoy320]

Hi Michael , thanks for the great tips. I didn't quite get how you did Voice Rythm. Could you please plain how you did it ? Thanks

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

I will dive deeper into that in my upcoming course on Chord Progressions. =)

[@IvarFritjofHansen]

To play chords in a smooth way give more perspective in a song ,about parts and dynamic. good example here

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thanks Ivar. Yes you are correct, dynamics and expression, and of course rhythm and groove makes a huge difference for the end result. =)

[@freem4nn129]

Very good information Mikael, thx for this ! I'm not a classical music composer persé, but today i'm going to give it a go to test out your tips ! Much respect from Belgium

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you, keep experimenting and learning the great power of chords and harmony in music! =)

[@tunesmusic8929]

Great stuff much appreciated

[@Audiojunkk]

Such a great video! I have been waiting for something like this for so long! thank you so much for this excellent and useful information!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

You're so welcome! Please help me get some traction by sharing this video with any musician friends. I hope to get a boost in the KZbin algorithm. That way I can make more "high production value" videos like this. =)

[@EdokLock]

Very great video, I always love your bonus tips

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thanks so much! =)

[@nimrodpascal8362]

is this transferable to hiphop and other genres of music.

[@vewilli]

I‘m impressed. 👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@subthology]

Great video!!! i found #7 very powerful automation is something i over looked the way you presented a concrete example with real world references rather raw terminology was rather helpful in understanding the power this trick has to emulate further expression in the process 10/10

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you, there is always more amazing secrets and insights to learn in music. I still consider myself a humble student of the most powerful language in the world...music! =)

[@Alejandro_Adon]

I AM HAVING THE WROST PROBLEM MY SUSTAIN PEDAL WORKS AND SAYING CC.66 HOW DO I GET IT TO CC.64 I feel like I’m mentally gonna explode 🤯 I need help step by step

[@yungmentalproblems]

I was gonna praise you but all the other comments did so better than i can so just thanks I needed this

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

I appreciate the support regardless, so thank you! =)

[@adriejudd4811]

Thank you for the amazing tutorials mike, The content of every subject is top quality, The way you demonstrate and present each tutorial is amazing, your energy and enthusiasm is a breath of fresh air and makes watching all of your tutorials a pleasant experience, Keep up the good work. Adge

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

I appreciate your kind words and encouragement Adrie, thank you! =)

[@enado18]

Awesome video Mike, thanks! There's one aspect of music theory I've never seen covered in KZbin videos I stumbled upon. It's the relationship between melody and accompaniment. For example if a string chord is held for 4 beats while a xylophone plays 4 different 1 beat notes, would the melody typically try to stick to the chord's notes or should the chord use the same root as the first xylophone note or maybe not root but any of the chord's notes? Or maybe something like that but on beat 4 and not 1? I did experiments of my own on this and found some interesting "rules" that work for me, but it's still somewhat of a mystery to me. Music is art and pretty much anything flies, but at the same time there are patterns average listeners are more familiar with and that's where I could use experience from others. Would one of your courses cover this? I'd gladly sign up for that topic.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thanks Eric, and yes as you say, "there are no rules"...but guidelines are a good starting point. I will consider making a video on Melody vs Harmony. =)

[@enado18]

@@mikaelbaggstrom Haha I like "melody VERSUS harmony", because of course they don't go together, but against one another! :D

[@kouroshesfandiari1278]

11:18 how did you only select the top line

[@FinnEcesMusic]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

You're very welcome Finn! =)

[@Alvaro-vh5ps]

useful as always !! i just bought two udemy courses because i like your way of explaining but i still thinking ¿ how do you make every instrument sound sooo good ? because i tried all logic stock plug-ins and a few third party libraries and i don’t like any sound .... i don’t know if it’s my midi controller o the terrible sounds i found a big thank you for your work !!!!!!!

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Álvaro! =) Logic Pro has many great synths and effects. But sadly the stock sounds for orchestral and "real" instruments sound crappy as you say. The bad news is that the professional sample libraries which I use will cost you a lot of money. But hey, I have a good tip, start with the free ones that actually sound good. Check out this video I made on Free Orchestral libraries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naqbmKWGqq-cbsU

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[@pjdahmen]

Very helpful tutorial

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Paul, I’m glad you think so.

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I believe you are the best composers

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Marko, I appreciate it! =)

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The secrets ..love it

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thanks Issie! =)

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[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you David! =)

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Awesome 💯

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thanks 🔥

[@karl.weaver]

You never fail to amaze me with your help and advice, a truly great gentleman! Do you have a Patreon page?

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

Thank you Karl, I appreciate your kind words! 😃 I do not have Patreon, but I do have music courses if you want to dive deeper: professionalcomposers.com/courses

[@karl.weaver]

@@mikaelbaggstrom Thank you Mikel, just enrolled and pleased to help, even better now you have a SALE on!

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

10:03 Don't try to sing Mikael! Hahahahaha

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ithats Awesome

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Briiliant

[@jessicahainesmusic]

Is it formulaic? Lose it. Does it make you leap out your skin and see divinity itself? Keep it. No other theory required. Just hit keys until it happens.

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[@mikaelbaggstrom]

"bowing"...Thank you! =)