Music Theory for EDM Producers 2.0 Information

Music Theory for EDM Producers 2.0 by Will Darling is a comprehensive course for electronic dance music producers seeking a strong foundation in music theory, specifically tailored for EDM.

Learn how to build killer chords, progressions, melodies, rhythms, bass lines & arrangements in ANY genre of electronic dance music, and stand out from the rest!

What You’ll Learn In Music Theory for EDM Producers 2.0?

MODULE 1: Foundations & Quick Results

• Welcome!
• Music Theory
• The Building Blocks of EDM
• Frequency – The Basics
• Music Theory Hacks & Shortcuts
• The Importance of Referencing

MODULE 2: Rhythm & Drums

• The Core Drum Sounds
• Rhythm | The Basics
• Rhythm | Advanced
• Rhythmic Balance
• Groove, Swing & Shuffle
• The Only 2 Drum Patterns You Need for ANY Song
• Using Loops
• Drum Fills
• Mixing Drums 101
• Module 2 Exercises
• Module 2 Exercise Walkthrough (House)
• Module 2 Exercise Walkthrough (Drum ‘n’ Bass)

MODULE 3: Notes, Scales & Basslines

• Frequency, Pitch & Notes
• Notes, Scales & Keys
• Relative and Parallel Scales
• Pentatonic Scales
• Modes
• Bass Lines | Rhythm
• Bass Lines | Pitch
• Module 3 Exercises
• Module 3 Exercise Walkthrough (House)
• Module 3 Exercise Walkthrough (Drum ‘n’ Bass)

MODULE 4: Chords & Progressions

• Melodies, Harmonies, Chords & Chord Progressions
• Basic Chords
• Roman Numerals
• Advanced Chords
• Borrowed Chords
• Open Chords & Power Chords
• Building Chord Progressions
• The “Held Chord” Trick
• The Circle of Fifths
• Popular Chord Progressions.mp4
• Module 4 Exercises
• Module 4 Exercise Walkthrough (House)
• Module 4 Exercise Walkthrough (Drum ‘n’ Bass)

MODULE 5: Melodies & Harmonies

• The 4 Different Types of Melodies
• How to Write Melodies
• Motif Melodies
• Arpeggios
• Call & Response
• Harmonies & Counter Melodies
• Spicing Up Your Melodies
• Module 5 Exercises
• Module 5 Walkthrough Example (House)
• Module 5 Walkthrough Example (D’n’B)

MODULE 6: Arrangement

• Arrangement | Track Structure
• The Different Sections of a Track
• Tension & Release
• Popular Track Arrangements
• Chord Arrangement
• The “4D Arrangement” Technique
• Module 6 Exercise
• Module 6 Exercise Walkthrough (House)
• Module 6 Exercise Walkthrough (Drum ‘n’ Bass)

MODULE 7: Next Steps

• Next Steps

BONUS: Audio Resources

• Audio Loops
• Genre Examples
• Major Scales
• Minor Scales

BONUS: Cheatsheets & Guides

• Guides
• Cheatsheets
• Useful Chords

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