Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 3: Extended Harmony

This course is an extension of Music Theory for Electronic Musicians, and Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 2, in which we learned how to work with the piano roll editor in a DAW to make harmonies, melodies, and whole tracks. In this class, we expand on those ideas and work with harmonic patterns (harmony) that are richer than just major and minor. By taking this course today, you will have the knowledge about musical harmony for electronic musicians.

Benefits of taking this course include:

• Unlimited and lifetime access to the course
• Learn the course at your own pace
• Course can be accessed on any platform
• 24/7 Customer support

The most important part of this class is an extensive foray into using these techniques in actual tracks. I’ll be creating 9 tracks through this class, right along with you, each using a different technique so you can see exactly how I incorporate it right into my music.

Full Sessions

After each production project, I’ll give you the whole session of what I made using the techniques for you to play with. You can download it, expand on it, re-work it, and even release it as your work.

If Your Music is Missing Something, This is Probably It.

If you are finding that you are writing track after track, and while they sound good, there is something they are missing – then this it. You are missing the sense of harmony that professional producers have. In this class, I’ll arm you with all the tools you need to produce those tracks just like you imagine them.

Who should take this course?

Anyone interested in producing their own music. This will get you up and running and give your tracks a unique sound in no time.

Music Theory for Electronic Musicians 3: Extended Harmony course will cover the following topics:

Topic 1 - Welcome And Overview

• Introduction
• Working With The Piano Roll Editor
• Major And Minor Chords, Scales, And Keys
• Diatonic Chord Progressions

Topic 2 - Modes! New Harmonic Territories

• Introduction To New Harmonic Ideas (More Than Just Major And Minor)
• How Modes Work
• History Of The Modes
• The Ionian Mode
• The Dorian Mode
• The Phrygian Mode
• The Lydian Mode
• The Mixolydian Mode
• The Aeolian Mode
• The Locrian Mode

Topic 3 - Using Modes

• A Word About Analysis Projects In This Class
• Producing With Modes
• Example Track Using Modes
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 1
• Example Track Using Modes
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 2

Topic 4 - Pentatonic Scales

• What Are Pentatonic Scales
• Uses Of The Pentatonic Scales
• The Major Pentatonic Scale
• The Minor Pentatonic Scale

Topic 5 - Using Pentatonic Scales

• Example Track With Pentatonic Scales
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 3
• Example Track With Pentatonic Scales
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 4

Topic 6 - Chromatic Mediants

• What Are Chromatic Mediants?
• Example Track With Chromatic Mediants
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 5
• Example Track With Chromatic Mediants
• [DOWNLOAD] Full Session 6

Topic 7 - Creating With Advanced Harmonies

• Ok, We Have Tons Of Options Now. What Do I Do?
• Tip 1: Work Backwards
• Example Track Using The “Work Backwards” Technique
• Tip 2: Map Out A Mode Or Scale And Explore It
• Example Track Using “Mapping”
• Tip 3: Find The “Essence” Of The Scale, Mode, Or Key.

Topic 8 - Exotic Scales

• What Are Exotic Scales
• The Algerian Scale
• The Arabian Scale (Diminished Scale)
• The Major Arabian Scale (Major Locrian Scale)
• The Japanese Scale (Hon Kumoi Shiouzhi)
• The Japanese Scalex
• The Balinese (Pelog) Scale
• The Egyptian Scale
• The Whole Tone Scale
• The Spanish Gypsy Scale
• The Hungarian Scale
• The Hungarian Gypsy Scale
• The Persian Hungarian Gypsy Scale
• The Persian Scale
• The Chinese Scale
• The Oriental Scale
• The Neapolitan Scale
• The Hindu Scale
• Raga Hanumatodi
• Raga Todi
• [DOWNLOAD] Ableton Live Set With All Scales Mapped Out

Topic 9 - Wrap Up

This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about musical harmony for electronic musicians.

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included