Harmony and Chords 1 for Ableton & Push

Name: Harmony and Chords 1 for Ableton & Push
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Introduction on how to improve your understanding of harmony and chords on Ableton push

Created byRobbie James

Last updated 5/2020

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What you'll learn

basic chord patterns in ‘in key mode’ like diatonic progressions, 3rd and 4th patterns and more.
chord types like major, minor, 7ths and how these are constructed
tricks you can use for making chord progressions quickly using Ableton’s built in midi and Max/MSP plugins

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 42m total length

Introduction0:47
Harmony and chords are probably the most complex part of music, even so this course will teach you some simple theory and tricks to get you composing chord progressions straight away.
It starts with basic chord patterns in ‘in key mode’ like diatonic progressions, 3rd and 4th patterns and more.
After we touch on progressions, we look more in depth at chords and chord types like major, minor, 7ths chords and how these are constructed in key mode and chromatic mode.
Finally, we demonstrate some tricks you can use for making chord progressions quickly using Ableton’s built in midi and Max plugins.
1 – diatonic progressions 12:24
Download the project files and PDF from here
https://gum.co/lostbeatharmony1
1A- diatonic progressions 1 practise3:44
Explore diatonic progressions on push in key mode, identifying major/minor triads, dominant and predominant chords, and the classic 1-4-5 progression leading back to the tonic.
2 – Diatonic Progressions 22:59
Explore diatonic progressions using three terms, distinguish chord form from function, and learn substitutions for iv and v, including 7-for-5, with diminished chords adding tension.
2A- Practise Diatonic Progressions2:15
3 - harmonic patterns 3rds1:36
3a – Practise harmonic patterns 3rds2:07
Practice ascending and descending thirds in major and minor keys using chords such as C major/minor, G major, and B diminished; experiment with order and omissions to form 1-3-5 progressions.
4 – harmonic patterns 2nds2:05
Explore step-motion harmony with the second interval, outlining ascending and descending second progressions, roman numeral notation, and major versus minor chord symbols within chord progressions.
4a – practise harmonic patterns 2nds2:19
Harmony 1.1 test
5 – Parallel chords5:40
Create parallel chords in Ableton using a chord device or operator to layer major third intervals with octave spacing, adjusting semitones and tuning to shape harmonies.
Parallel chord progression with midi devices
5A – Parallel chords Practise2:18
Experiment with parallel chords in different settings using Ableton and Push. Use presets and chord on mute to swap parts and explore scales and chromatic mode.
6 – Midi tricks – scales/max5:20
7 – Chord voicings2:30
Explore chord voicings in harmony and chords 1 for Ableton & Push by examining major and minor chords, bass reinforcement, and root-position and inverted voicings (1-3-5, 3-5-1, 5-1-3).
7A – chord voicing practise1:38
8 – chord types4:24
Explore major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords, then unlock seventh chords and extensions (9, 11, 13) to color jazz and hip-hop progressions.
Harmony 1.1 test 2
9 – Push chord reference0:41

Requirements

have an Ableton Push
Ableton Live 9/10 (preferably suite)

Description

Harmony and chords are probably the most complex part of music, even so this course will teach you some simple theory and tricks to get you composing chord progressions straight away.
It starts with basic chord patterns in ‘in key mode’ like diatonic progressions, 3rd and 4th patterns and more.

After we touch on progressions, we look more in depth at chords and chord types like major, minor, 7ths chords and how these are constructed in key mode and chromatic mode.

Finally, we demonstrate some tricks you can use for making chord progressions quickly using Ableton’s built in midi and Max plugins.

Who this course is for:

Music producers/composers using Ableton push