Chords, melodies, scales and song structure, explained for producers, not music students.
10 articles
Music Theory for Producers: What You Need (and What to Skip)The few rules that matter, and the ones you can skip
Music Scales for Beginners: The 3 Scales to Learn FirstThe scales that make melodies sound right
How to Make Drill Melodies in FL Studio (UK Drill, Step by Step)The scales, slides and bounce that make drill sound like drill
How to Write Bass Lines: Notes, Rhythm and 808sLock the bass to the kick and follow the chords
How to Make Chords in FL Studio (No Music Theory Needed)Start from one scale and build chords that sound right
How to Make an FL Studio Bassline That Grooves: 7 TipsSimple moves that make your low end groove
Musical Modes Explained: The 7 Modes in Plain EnglishWhat each mode sounds like and how to use it
How to Make Trap Melodies in FL Studio (5 Dark Tricks)A lo-fi piano, a reversed loop and the scales that make trap sound dark
How to Write a Melody: 7 Simple Steps to a Catchy TuneStart from your chords, find a rhythm, then let bar 4 answer the rest
Chord Progressions That Sound Good: 15 Catchy Picks by MoodReal chords in two keys, and the moves that make any loop sound like yours
