Advanced Ableton
- Music Theory for Dance Music Advanced

Book Lesson

Book 1hr class
About this lesson
Welcome to Module 1.

In this module we learn about how to navigate around Ableton Live including the browser, transport and mixer sections.

We learn about the basic of adding loops and basic effects



Notes for class

Ensure you have installed your version of Ableton 11 lite, standard or suite installed on your cpu

A free trial of Ableton live can be found in the link below
Get Ableton Live trial

How to write in Key using midi effects

About Video

This video builds on the basics we learned in the first class.

Using loops is a common way to build interest, great groove or add texture to your project.

Tools for melody writing generators

About Video

This video we cover some common patterns found in music production.

But remember there are no hard rules...

Techno/Atonal Harmonic language

About Video

This video we cover some common patterns found in music production. But remember there are no rules. If it sound good. Then go for it.

Sequencer and Bassline movement

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

1 4 6 3 - Nashville numbering

Student Downloads

This week's downloads include bunch of different drum samples, loops and other goodies you can use in your projects.

I've labeled them by genre but feel free to mix and match them as you like.

Also include a PDF of shortcuts and a E-book introduction to Ableton alongside a basic Ableton project to see play around with and see some of the feature we look at in this module

Music theory revision

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

7th and beyond

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Chord Inversions

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Voice Leading

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Accidental

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Borrowed Chords

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Module 1 - Intro to Midi

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Harmonization with vocal samples

About Video

This video we cover some basic function of the midi channel within Ableton Live. Both audio and midi are used in music production for a variety of different uses.

Exercises

  • Try to make 2 tracks - 16 bars in length
  • Experiment with all the feature we have played with
  • Set up a good file structure for you sample library

Ready for Module 6

Congratulations on completing Module 5.

Once you are ready head over to Module 6 to book your next class

Make sure you send your project through for review prior to next class
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