The Theory Behind Trap Music (Lucid Dreams, XO Tour Life)

In this video, I go over a few popular trap songs and explain the music theory behind them! I take a look at Lucid Dreams by Juice Wrld and XO Tour Life by Lil Uzi Vert. There is a lot of good tips on melodies, chords, and rhythm. Let me know what songs you want me to look at next!
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Sting bout to take 85% of the ad revenue

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hahaha exactly

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It's not even funny cuz 80% of the money for a sample is not uncommon especially if it isn't cleared. They can only blame themselves.

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GangstarapMadeMeDoIt fax I was about to say the same exact thing. It’s actually really pathetic that nick Mira was bitching about it on Twitter. Like it’s popular cuz u stole his song lmao

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[@PeeJaySpear]

The way you broke down the theory in this video is incredibly helpful to beginners. When I was a new producer, this was how I wanted people to explain the theory to me. For example, nobody on YT broke down why a certain note out of scale or not apart of the chord can work. Nobody broke down that an arpeggio containing notes to a chord is still a chord. Nobody explained transition notes. Nobody explained why the bass line worked. And when you ask these questions as a beginner, everybody thinks you are stupid. I’ve got 4 years under my belt but had I seen videos like this when I just started out, it would of sped up my learning curve tremendously. These are the videos producers need to watch and understand. When you break down the little things and explain the “why,” that’s how you learn. Great video!

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That was my intention for this series, I'm glad you guys can learn something

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I have 3 weeks under my belt

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[@ngel8947]

push me???? lol its "i still see your shadows in my room" luv u

[@lukurd5923]

@@ngel8947 r/woosh he scrambled it with another bar from xo tour life

[@Moshean]

So much knowledge.. my brain stopped working

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I wont like your comment cuz its on 69

[@theprosico4092]

Simon be the guy who writes his signature melodically

[@newvisx]

Original song is called "Shape of my heart" by Sting

[@desirhymescheme2635]

and also sample in nas message

[@iamjackdude1859]

He just took sample

[@DunkOnEmGaming]

Can you please do ‘Praise The Lord’ by ASAP Rocky and Skepta. The melody is insanely catchy.

[@zach6867]

u know thass an apple loop right? From Garageband lmao

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@@zach6867 n what? He want know theory part of this loop, he don't care if it a loop or not

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DasTuff nah is a flute Sample

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@@weneverkeptem8250 its litarally a loop from apple played in 1.25x speed lol

[@joshf5870]

bro the melody is out there on musescore sheet its a loop from garageband played at 140bpm lol

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u forgot the minecraft door click 😂😂

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[@hotshot6923]

Nah it's there it just sounds like someone snoring and farting at the same time

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its actually a burp

[@Rami-bi9xj]

@@knivexxs its not the producer who made it said it was a minecraft door look it up its on genius

[@kingkashi6985]

You have really inspired me to make more beats and also inspired me to start my own youtube journey. Thank you very much, you the goat

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Do 80-90s rnb chords 😊

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Please

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Yes do that

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Tbh Tm88 doesnt even know music theory we just do what sounds good this lowkey helpfull tho

[@internetalpha5173]

He didn't even make the melody

[@emmettramirez18]

Internet Alpha yea he did. him and jw lucas made it years before but they thought it was a scrap

[@internetalpha5173]

@@emmettramirez18 I saw the deconstructed too lol. I remember him saying that "his producer" jw lucas made it. Maybe that's not what he said but idk

[@anthemkill]

It would be great to experience another video like this one, great job 👏

[@canismajorbeats]

good job bro

[@ServidaMusic]

Thanks man

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Servida you are the man. I've learned so much from these theory videos. you are so knowledgeable

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[@Levijensen-pl1mn]

I think that would not be as cool as other songs, because it is just 2 chords, in an omnisphere arpeggio type preset, with some pitch slides, not a real pattern

[@NeelDhar]

Everyone reading this comment, do check out the original song for lucid dreams. It's called Shape of my heart - Sting

[@medusasound7396]

Your Theory Videos are hands down the best !!

[@fardboi9781]

Man you always give me something new to use when producing. These videos are fire.

[@PizzaTime_11]

This is exactly what I needed!!! Thank you sooo much!!

[@tylerbeavan9000]

Such a good video! You've explained that well, thank you!

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Man i've discovered your channel 3 days ago and i'm in love!! I've just started to learn fl studio to try to have fun in the music world and damn your channel is lit helps a lot!! Love ya man😍

[@saintfrancisbeats9639]

You are a beast at this! Awesome video! Since I am learning music theory on my own, I was able to somewhat understand this!

[@aztlanchavez6423]

This video was great! Thanks so much!

[@flairgraphics8037]

great insight, thanks a lot for this series

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superb breakdown man...thanks for showing how a melody works.😍😍

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[@David_prod-eNGee]

Haven't watched the video yet, but I'm pretty pumped about the topic of the video :o hope it's enlightening.

[@backtre8776]

Very awesome video, you learn alot about the producers intentions on creating a dope track as well, and you pick up some good tips, maybe do a video on how the rappers come up with their melodies and how they compliment the track so well

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And i'm back in the notification gang!! ILU simon ur my fav youtuber and you are very inspiring keep it up!!

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congratulations on 80k man!!!! Proud.

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Great vid keep up the great content

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From all the videos about trap theory, your videos stand out, and they're the BEST.

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Great video bro! Thank you for the piano thing, I've been thinking I should improve my piano playing skills :D

[@SPL_Production]

Great video as always very helpful 🙏

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you are exactly what i’ve been needing! a fun engaging teacher who can fill in the gaps i missed by not learning piano when i was younger! so thank you so much :)

[@ServidaMusic]

No problem bro

[@philippshelby]

This video was so helpful bro I learned so much from that thank you. 🙏🏻

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great video, keep these theory videos coming!

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Love it!!

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Great video! Thank you from France!

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FRESH UPLOAD!!! I love your videos dude.

[@ServidaMusic]

Thanks bro

[@timothydorfman8425]

8:36 Metronome button: *is literally right there* Sime: *makes his own metronome anyway* Lol love ur work man

[@major6461]

🗣I love your explanation bro teaching well💪🏿

[@qwertek8413]

Thank you very much! Love your vids :D

[@jthasaufo]

Yo thank you this is gonna help my tracks out so much 🙏🏾

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Waited so long for this 🔥🔥🔥🔊

[@mindtrap753]

Great video Simon. It's been a few years since I studied theory in university and I enjoy watching these and pausing it (you go breakneck speed bruh) and figuring stuff out with you like a test lol. It's great to have someone like you break it down in a language I understand. I couldn't do these because I don't have a great ear for reproducing beats like you do, so thank you so much for putting so much love and effort into these videos. This has to be my favorite video so far :) I think you should do Leave Me Alone - Flipp Dinero and Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd in the next video

[@CrouchTV]

Forgot to tell you how fire this video is. Thanks for everything!

[@ethanboling9036]

You have seriously helped me improve as a producer man! You're the goat

[@omniyoutube]

yet another super helpful video!! you earned a new sub man. never heard anyone talk about the syncopation notes but they've really helped me alot in my own beats

[@ServidaMusic]

Ayyyy im glad man

[@santtluccas]

You really inspire me to make my beats. Thx. I don't know much thingz about english but, your videos are helping me.

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[@imusic1006]

RZN BEATS big facts

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Please keep making these !!

[@RawHeightsBeats]

You rock dude !!

[@d.hamilton9174]

*sees lucid dream in title, screams lyrics* I STILL SEE YOUR SHADOWS IN MY ROOM CANT TAKE BACK THE LOVE THAT I GAVE YOU

[@ServidaMusic]

You gotta scream the lyrics

[@d.hamilton9174]

@@ServidaMusic lol "I STILL SEE YOUR SHADOWS IN MY ROOM!!!" *breaks windows*

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YESSS

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Love it!

[@twokbeats7223]

Perfect explanation🔥👌

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Man you killed it OMFG !!!

[@stacystacksbeats999]

that was dope!!!! I took the chords and made my own song!!! thanks to you...I used a technique in Fl studio it was easy. Just load it and turn a knob! keep em coming!

[@burnerdgaf5222]

Dont need to watch to know this is a great video!! Keep it up!

[@ServidaMusic]

Haha thanks

[@FORCEGOD]

amazing video servida

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thanks a lot man.. u the 🐐 🙏

[@shadowpumpboi8851]

I absolutely love it when you flex the theory please do more like this

[@ServidaMusic]

Ok

[@Martin-fe1qc]

The part about major 7 chords actually blew my mind.

[@noofyofficial]

XO TOUR LIFE IS STILL A F***ING BANGER AND WILL FOREVER BE! Amazing beat 🔥🔥

[@nigelnewby6434]

This is a dope series!

[@Modezart]

Boy you killin it. This segment is dope as hell

[@ServidaMusic]

Thanks bro

[@mg9760]

We need more breakdown of famous songs like this... Great job buddy

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[@SvM3K]

After your videos I have more desire to create beats... Forreal, you're giving me so much ideas

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Make some heat

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Thanks for teaching me the theory behind shape of my heart

[@svopu2828]

You explain everything very good 👌

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Yes more of this please 🙏🏼

[@mattdagoat___]

this is great man. can u also do throwbacks and u could post them on Thursdays . like ny state of mind by nas and dear momma by 2pac

[@mattdagoat___]

like throwback theory could be a cool name

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or throwback theory thursday

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I like it!

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I asked for a keyboard for Christmas, and Melodics looks perfect for learning. This man is just handing out miracles!

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Good luck!

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Yo this video helped me make beats without chords chords bro thank you 💯💯💯

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Love this series

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I just got my first piano and I want to say you really inspired me to get one. I also am getting the app!!

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So awesome

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Thnx alot bro!!!

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This will make anybody appreciate trap music more :V Thanks, Simon! :D

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Wow you explained this so beautifully

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I learned to play piano because of you, thanks a lot! ❣️

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*Really dope channel! :)*

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This is epic to know. You also learn a bit of music theory