The Theory Behind Trap Music (Sicko Mode, Drip Too Hard)

In this video, I go over a few popular trap songs and explain the music theory behind them! I take a look at Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake and Drip Too Hard by Lil Baby. 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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[@HyperMotionDX]

Fun fact: The "Organ Sound" on the first beat of sicko mode is actually "Sound 62: Waw Voice" on the Casio Toy Keyboard model SA-21

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I knows its 2 years later but i knew it sounded familiar

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They most likely used the Kontakt Factory Library to get the sound, but still cool either way. NI probably just sampled the SA-21

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wow, no one gonna talk about this man's fresh new cut *aight*

[@ServidaMusic]

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[@mattdagoat___]

i love this new 'trap theory' video. its so intriqute with how songs are structured. you should turn this into a series.

[@ServidaMusic]

That's the plan

[@plantmilk9768]

i love that you are on youtube, most youtube producer dont even know basic chords... or any music theory lmaoo

[@ServidaMusic]

That's what i'm for!

[@elmisa1008]

PlantMilk he ain’t lying 😳 🤣 Ay but that’s why we’re here. Learning 👹🤓.

[@plantmilk9768]

@x moses yes, but look at sharpe

[@nocturnal7345]

PlantMilk There are a lot of producers out there not just on youtube who makes fire with having little to no knowledge on music theory. It's all in their heads, man. Your ideas will do the music. Me? I have no idea what music theory is, and I'm planning to learn, but people asked me if I studied, because I make decent songs, I guess, that's what they say, hahaha!

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x moses I also play the piano, and I don't know how to read sheets, like wtf is this? Lmaooo.

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And it’s going viral

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[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

I am getting why! :)

[@johnpepperoni1021]

You should do R&B music cuz it's one of the best genres but very complex when it comes to chords

[@ServidaMusic]

Sure

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Ashish Sh add the 7ths

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[@JohnAnderson-vo7en]

Yes please Professor Simon, any tutorials would be welcome. Topics of chord placements, EQ, must know drum patterns, throw in an electric guitar. Thanks for this one. You're a born teacher.

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

Yes, that would be great! :)

[@M-SES]

You said in the Kyle Beats Podcast, that in the past you wanted to make music for movies. I would like to see you making some extremely epic movie score.

[@ServidaMusic]

I would like to see that too

[@Albanex7]

2:30 "It gets really cool when we add THIS D on top!! ". Simon Servida - 2018

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[@thatswhy4444]

Definatelly more of these kinds of videos! Exactly what I need, really helpful, I haven't seen a beat channel really digging into this like you did.

[@hardinthepain]

One of your best videos so far I would like to see more videos on sounddesign and on how to make your beats sound "full"

[@ServidaMusic]

Ooo that's a good idea

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yeah, that'll be hella helpful

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That one thicc idea👌 please make a vid on dis

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[@jhus166]

Please do music theory behind alternative r&b like frank ocean

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[@THATSFYAHK]

I agree

[@sirsmiles2770]

More of this music theory tips for melody creation

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5:51 there is always that one kid in class

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Love these type of videos! More please

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damn, this guy works so hard. definitely down for another

[@ServidaMusic]

You got it

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Your videos are great and unique, please never stop posting

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Ok

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

I agree! Keep it up! :)

[@xrobmctx]

Yes more of these, love how u articulate why things work they do

[@ACE_Lessons]

amazing video, Simon!!!! Glad you took the communities comments to heart. Amazing production as always

[@RaddDronzy]

Learned something new.... ‘syncopation'. Simon Servida - Best music teacher. Never learned anything so fast like this one.

[@ServidaMusic]

I'm glad bro

[@planetpless]

The music theory lessons are definitely my favorite vids! Keep it up Senpai.

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15 hours left, cant wait

[@spicywater8701]

I never knew I could be entertained so much by watching a video about music theory

[@ServidaMusic]

I'm glad

[@OnlyLoveCanLimitUs]

Do whatever you want! It’s music!!

[@lvslngwldt9080]

That's exactly what so many of young trap producers need!

[@chimneyOWN3D]

Yessssssssir, thanks for the video. Theory always helps, even if u click the notes in fl. Better to know what u click and how to click to make it sound good, instead of making random decisions and correcting the notes over and over

[@VinceCartierBeats]

Very accurate man. I’m trying to do more of this as well on my channel with theory. Most producers are really missing out. When you have the theory it’s so much easier than guessing what can possibly sound good.

[@Modezart]

Absolutely viral!!! Awesome Simon!!

[@burnerdgaf5222]

I wish producers (especially on KZbin) would openly encourage others to study theory. So many instances of guys saying "you don't need theory, just make it sound good" or something of the sort aren't helping many of new guys watching "how to trap for beginners" tutorials. Do they know that what generally constitutes as 'good' is theory itself? I hope so, because without it they'll waste so much valuable time fiddling on MIDI keyboards that the idea fades. Learning it accelerated my workflow and helped expand my creativity, definitely recommend to anyone to pick up a book and study, the benefits trump the negatives (if there really is any downside) of studying music theory. Great video!

[@ServidaMusic]

I do advocate theory but my number 1 rule is always for it to sound good

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You're the best for real, thank you for that video and all other contents! You're fire bro!!

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[@arittra]

love this would love to see some on some weird and more unusual scales

[@ServidaMusic]

Sure!

[@arittra]

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[@dabonky]

Simon is underrated. You need viewers who are actually devoted in making music.

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Bro you sell a course you’ll be a millionaire in a year

[@ServidaMusic]

That would be nice

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@@ServidaMusic I mean he's not wrong, you have a very intuitive way of teaching this material. I mean other people do it, but you DO IT better, I think Mr. West may be right about your raw potential. But long term do what makes you happy... do you want to work with other large artists/producers/ industry professionals, or do you want to teach music theory and other aspiring artists/producers. Rhetorical question but just to get ya thinking

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@@ServidaMusic if youd make a video course on music theory from scratch, id definitely pay at least 50$ for it

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Please keep up these theory+beat remake videos. Its such a nice blend. So many things can click into place after watching a video like this.

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Make this a series boi

[@ServidaMusic]

That's the plan

[@colomborecords4828]

Harmonic minor

[@BigPES0]

phrygian and c minor

[@ermharriable]

Neither of those examples came from Harmonic minor. Smh

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@@ermharriable the video wasnt released when i commented this

[@ermharriable]

Brkz - exactly. I was looking for to him breaking down ideas from that scale like yourself.

[@Essenjul]

Really helpful that you give us the notes being played, sometimes it’s really hard to find the exact notes being played in the chords.I just finished Music Theory last qtr so this is also really helpful to understand how songs are composed. This is now one of my most favorite videos that I’ve watched. Thanks for the breakdown and the info, greatly appreciated and would definitely like to see more in this and other genre’s.

[@ServidaMusic]

Thanks, I'm gonna do a second one soon

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Another dope video!! I could watch vids like this all day

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[@aubry980]

I have no idea what ur saying and I don’t know why I’m watching this at 4 am I’ll just keep using midi kits and changing them up gn

[@SgtWoods51]

So basically you don't want to learn the right way 2 make music. I'm guessing you haven't made much progress since posting this?

[@LMarquee]

I wish my college analyzed songs like this. Thank you!

[@SaintValentino]

I’ve never been so confused yet so intrigued at the same time

[@captaincrunch3124]

Exactly what ive been looking for

[@patrolmostwanted]

Oh boiii THIS is the reason why I'm subbed :D Maybe you could make it a series (or at least do something similar on your livestreams)? That'd be dope.

[@wademasters2344]

This video is VERY good for musicians that are visual learners

[@bradenharwood]

anchor notes are the "key" to good classic rock and blues organ performances. I like the term "crunchy" that you used in reference to the a-harmonics in the DmSus4. I'm going to use that. Thx for the video, friend

[@MetaBoo110]

You should make flipping famous hip-hop samples a biweekly series. I'd love to see how you would flip I Love It or Lucid Dreams. Btw, you've earned yourself a new subscriber. :)

[@TheFapFactory]

After watching tons of videos about music theory and studying really hard I finally still have no fucking clue how music theory works👌🏻

[@ServidaMusic]

Start from the bottom, this one is kinda advanced

[@TheFapFactory]

Servida Music oh holy shit, will do man. Thanks for taking the time to respond👍🏻 you just got a new subscriber

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Servida with the fresh cut🔥. I rate it.

[@ServidaMusic]

✂️✂️

[@aireshhMinecraft]

Such good videos. Always quick,fast and on point.

[@yungshaggy9716]

I really enjoyed the video because I am into music theory and the mechanics of how it is made, which is one of the main reason I watch this channel. I wanted to point out a potential mistake you made with sicko mode: you said the key was Bb major so the first chord progression would be iim9-I which is fairly uncommon. More common would be for the key to be Eb major and the chords to be vim9-V, since vi-V is common in modern music. I didn’t see either an A or an Ab in the song, so either Bb or Eb fits the song. Keep these types of videos coming, and I would like if you talked about the basic functions of chords (though i understand that many people don’t have that knowledge of harmony and you would have to explain it every time you brought it up).

[@ServidaMusic]

There was an A in the next chord progression (IV, iii)

[@9DMBEATS]

*doubles back to older servida videos* 👍🎹

[@iannmassoud]

I love your break-down videos, Simon!

[@mehdidiop298]

Thanks a lot for your videos These kind of tutorials are very rare on youtube, you deserve more subscribers bro ! Shout-out from France !

[@m3productions_]

you my friend are a beauty, thank you for this🙏🏻

[@Frostmatty]

one of the best videos from u

[@nrgskillmedia]

The bass line of sicko mode is totally different, not to mention that the intro is a sample, so the original producer may have no idea of the chord progressions. Still interesting and informative, thanks for sharing

[@aasisbeats]

cant get more excitedd, Road to 100k here we go

[@ServidaMusic]

IT'S CLOSE

[@walkamongkings]

That was awesome Simon, thank you. How about some lo-fi style Jazz theory?

Exactly what i was looking for thank you very much

[@boigotbeats7705]

This is sick, we need more of that theory stuff, from someone that knows what he is talking about. Keep it up! ☑️🙏

[@ridhish.devani]

Yo! Simon!! So glad you're getting the recognition you deserve! Your videos are on point, and all your production videos are well made too! Keep the tutorials coming! Love the variety though of videos. Trying to learn theory since discovering your channel, thank you!

[@cody_c-b6f]

would be dope to see your take on Tom Misch. Thanks again for the video.

[@JrneyLwi]

This is the video I was looking for

[@andrewnapier691]

YES please do more

[@WubRx]

Definitely do more music theory videos!

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

Yeah, they are great! :)

[@emiel333]

Awesome video Servida!

[@mscbeats5846]

Thank you Simon !! this was really good , keep em coming x

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🤯🐼🤯Knowledge overloaddddddd, thank you for your time and knowledge

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Do more videos like this. I learned so much

[@1ninetysixx318]

I neeeded this, thank you soooo much

[@guntherinhd9726]

Really good video, would really like a part 2!

[@ServidaMusic]

I did one

[@chordal6359]

Thanks Simon! I actually have a decent knowledge of music theory but I don't really know how to implement it into beat making since I'm classically trained but this video has helped me!

[@ServidaMusic]

Ayyy i'm glad

[@CarnivoreIntelligence]

:)

[@realixii]

wowww your tutorials are the best i end up floored every single time, yes please keep doing more !!

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That's a real gems, bro, thanks

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This is AMAZING, just found a gold mine. Keep it up!!

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These are so helpful, do more you're the 🐐

[@ServidaMusic]

👍

[@Mazok21]

i've watched at least 200 tutorials bout making beats and not even a single one had tought me as much about music theory as this one

[@SilentCinemaNoCap]

bro thank u so much for this video it taught me alot of stuff thank you

[@donavonmarshall2641]

The intro bassline on Sicko Mode sounds similar to Freddie Hubbard's "Red Clay" bassline. Great video!

[@medusasound7396]

i cant wait !!!!

[@variouspromotions1391]

Hey simon. How about a video on music theory about EDM. Since EDM Is a little more complex!. Great video btw...i learned alot (:

[@walid4979]

I want you to do for us something that no one has ever done before which is the theory guide behinde the whole trap not only some songs like understanding the harmony of trap

[@Septumsempra8818]

MORE MORE MORE!!!! pls do some new wave afro beat stuff (mr eazi , davido, burna boi)

[@marcvera5142]

Master simon you teach so well❤

[@ServidaMusic]

🙏🙏

[@jumpyJadon]

dude make this a series for all genres

[@benjibeats0119]

Appreciate this bro 💯I learn so much from you ur a true inspiration keep doing you🔥

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Simon Servida the cool uncle/tito that you always wanted

[@wesm8851]

I really love your tutorials! They help me make my own beats! :)

[@3kbeatz]

Wow...I learned so much in this one video about chords in general. do more please!

[@leoramber]

We need more of those videos! And I'd like to watch a video about Sound Design.

[@TheGentlemanOmari]

it be koo to se some theory behind some R&B songs

[@ServidaMusic]

Kk

[@thewest6128]

Please more tutorials like this. Also maybe tutorials on sounddesign? 808 sounds?

[@jonathankeenan5758]

Really informative video! 🔥

[@perfecto31]

Great Fucking Video. Insightful, flowing with pace, entertainingly educational.

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That was really awesome my dude.