Boss101 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Is it important to have prior knowledge of musical theory while producing. I'm beginning to use Ableton and was wondering about the whole key system? I know you can't just throw all the keys together and expect them to sound good but where do I learn about what sounds good? Thankyou in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 To be honest it would help heaps if you have some knowledge but you can get by to begin with just by going with what sounds right. Generally if it sounds like it works together then it should be fine. If something is out of key it will sound out of place. there are video's on youtube explaining music theory and also a host of site explaining it too. Dont have any at hand but just do a quick search and your bound to find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 take your pick.... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... sic+theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ableton's scale device is a good thing to learn too. http://abletonlife.com/midi-effect-tuto ... tons-scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 That is a lot of videos. Haha.Is there any basics that I should cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Also I'm not using a MIDI controller, just my laptop and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's like building your own house. Unless you are a trade qualified Carpenter or have a tonne of life experience you will struggle and make heaps of mistakes along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This series is decent. He rambles a bit, but if you stick at it, it's fairly comprehensive for beginner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 It's like building your own house. ha, no pun intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Soo my rough understanding.. Not sure if I'm right or not. Basically I can put the keys on the white lines within this octave? Am I correct or is there more to it than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 If you're writing in c major then yes, it uses all the white keys.Other keys use different combinations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I will have to look further into it. Is there heaps to learn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 There is lots you can learn. You don't need to know it all to begin production. However this isn't the kind of thing you pick up overnight, so if you really want to do it, just stick at it bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I've never learnt anything to do with keys but I have a midi keyboard and (in my opinion) can produce stuff without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you're writing in c major then yes, it uses all the white keys.Other keys use different combinationsA Minor uses just the white keys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yizzle Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 yeah but keeping it as simple as possible would be a good idea in this thread i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 This series is decent. He rambles a bit, but if you stick at it, it's fairly comprehensive for beginnerThis guy is the most annoying person ever. Haha. Guess I'll have to watch them though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yizzle Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 he knows what he is talking about tho. and its free. beggars cant be choosers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss101 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Haha. Yeah I know. I've been watching the today. Up to the 4th one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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