Music Theory with the Ableton Push from Udemy

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Traditionally, music theory is taught with a piano as the main tool to learn the concepts. In this class, we take music theory concepts and apply them to the Ableton Push controller. Using the Push, we can find the patterns for chords, harmony, and intervals that will get you producing, songwriting, or composing with the Ableton Push.

For the best success in this course, it is recommended students have already taken the other Music Theory for Electronic Musician classes. They are:

Music Theory for Electronic Musicians I

and

Music Theory for Electronic Musicians II: Minor Keys and More

My Promise to You:

I am a full-time music producer, composer, and Educator. If you have any questions please post them in the class or send me a direct message. I will respond within 24 hours. And if you find this class isn't for you, I am more than happy for you to take advantage of the 30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

What makes me qualified to teach you?

In addition to being a composer and educator, I also have a Ph.D. in music, I am a university music professor, and have a long list of awards for teaching.

But more importantly: I use this stuff every day. I write music professionally, I am an active guitarist, and I stay on top of all the latest production techniques, workflows, and styles. As you will see in this class, I just love this stuff. And I love teaching it.

Let's get started.

See you in lesson 1.

All best,

Jason (but call me Jay...)

What's inside

Learning objectives

Learn the layout of the push in "in key" mode.
Learn the layout of the push in "chromatic" mode.

Write chord progressions and melodies using the ableton push

Learn the layout of the push in "in key" mode.
Learn the layout of the push in "chromatic" mode.
Write chord progressions and melodies using the ableton push

Syllabus

Let's look at how the Push is laid out.

What this class is all about.

There are two main modes for looking at notes: "In Key" and Chromatic. Lets have a look at the differences between the two, and talk about how to deal with both modes.

Next, let's look at all the patterns that gets us to the intervals that we would want to play.

The Ableton Push is shows us our Octaves with a nice blue light. It also shows us repeated notes in blue. Lets look at how those blue lights can be used as a guide for finding the rest of our intervals.

Using the Push to locate our major seconds and minor seconds, in both "In Key" mode and Chromatic mode.

Locate our major and minor thirds on the Push. This can be tricking if we are in the "In Key" mode and want to go our of key.

Finding our perfect intervals on the Push, again, in both modes.

Last set of intervals! Finding our 6ths and 7ths, major and minor, in "In Key" and Chromatic.

Lastly, let's look at the "pyramid" shape that makes a chord.

Remember - follow the patterns. In this lesson we find two triad patterns, and we see that in the "In Key" mode, we don't need to think about major and minor, as long as we stick to the patterns.

The patterns get a lot more blurry in chromatic mode. But we can still find some, and learn how to play outside of the key by using the chromatic mode.

We already know the pattern to find a 7th on the Push, and we know the pattern for a triad. Lets put them together to build 7th chords on the Push.

That's it for now! Nice and simple!

So far we have only looked at Major and Minor keys and scales. But there are others - lots of others. A handful of the others are built in to the Push, so lets have a look at them.

Thats it! I hope you got what you were looking for from this class. If you need more theory help, be sure to check out our other Theory classes!

A Reminder!

A few bonus videos from some friends of mine putting out some awesome Push videos.

There is so much more to learn!

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines core fundamentals for producing, songwriting, or composing with music for the Ableton Push, which is standard in electronic music production

Taught by Jason Allen, who is a composer, educator, and has a Ph.D. in music

Uses the Ableton Push controller as the primary tool to demonstrate music theory concepts, which is unique

Best-suited for those with some prior knowledge and experience with music theory

Does not cover all music theory concepts, but focuses specifically on those applicable to using the Ableton Push controller

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Music Theory with the Ableton Push with these activities:

Review the basics of music theory before starting the course

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Brush up on your music theory knowledge to enhance your understanding of the course materials.

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Review the basics of music theory, such as notes, intervals, and chords.
Take practice tests or quizzes to assess your understanding.
Use online resources or textbooks to supplement your review.

Identify a mentor who can provide guidance and support throughout the course

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Seek guidance from an experienced individual to enhance your learning journey.

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Identify potential mentors who align with your goals and interests.
Reach out to your chosen mentor and express your interest in mentorship.
Establish a regular communication schedule and meeting format.

Find online tutorials that demonstrate how to use the Ableton Push for music production

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Expand your knowledge of the Ableton Push by exploring online tutorials.

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Search for tutorials on YouTube or other online platforms.
Choose a tutorial that covers a topic you're interested in.
Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Experiment with the techniques you learned from the tutorial.

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Join a study group or online forum to discuss the course material with other students

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Engage with other students to enhance your understanding and expand your perspectives.

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Find a study group or online forum that aligns with your interests.
Participate in discussions and ask questions.
Share your insights and help others learn.

Practice identifying intervals on the Ableton Push in both 'In Key' and Chromatic modes

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Reinforce your understanding of intervals and the layout of the Push by practicing identifying them in both 'In Key' and Chromatic modes.

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Open your Ableton Push in both 'In Key' and Chromatic modes.
Locate the root notes on the Push.
Use the patterns you learned in the course to find the remaining intervals.
Practice identifying intervals by ear.

Create a chord progression using the patterns you learned on the Ableton Push

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Apply your knowledge of chord patterns by creating your own chord progression using the Ableton Push.

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Choose a key and scale.
Use the patterns you learned in the course to find the chords you want to use.
Arrange the chords into a progression.
Record your chord progression.

Complete the practice exercises at the end of each lesson

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Reinforce your understanding of the course material by completing the practice exercises.

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Read the instructions for each exercise carefully.
Complete the exercises to the best of your ability.
Check your answers against the provided solutions.

Create a short composition or arrangement using the techniques you learn in the course

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Apply your knowledge and skills to create a tangible demonstration of your learning.

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Choose a genre or style that you're interested in.
Plan out the structure and arrangement of your composition.
Use the techniques you learned in the course to create your composition.
Record and produce your composition.

Career center

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Music Producer

A Music Producer is responsible for overseeing the production of music, including recording, mixing, and mastering. This course is closely aligned with the career of a Music Producer, and offers the knowledge and skills needed to use the Ableton Push effectively. The course will provide a solid foundation in music theory, which is essential for any Music Producer who wants to create high-quality music.

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Musician

A Musician is someone who plays a musical instrument or sings. This course may be helpful to a Musician who needs to understand music theory in order to play or sing music. The course will help the Musician to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Sound Designer

A Sound Designer is responsible for creating sound effects and other audio content for a variety of purposes, including film, television, and video games. This course may be helpful to a Sound Designer who needs to understand music theory in order to create realistic and effective sound effects. The course will help the Sound Designer to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Music Director

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Music Educator

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Music Librarian

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Music Critic

A Music Critic is responsible for reviewing and writing about music for a variety of publications. This course may be helpful to a Music Critic who needs to understand music theory in order to review and write about music effectively. The course will help the Music Critic to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to help people improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive health. This course may be helpful to a Music Therapist who needs to understand music theory in order to use music effectively in their work. The course will help the Music Therapist to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Music Journalist

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Composer

A Composer is responsible for creating original music. This course may be helpful to a Composer who needs to understand music theory in order to compose music. The course will help the Composer to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Music Teacher

A Music Teacher is responsible for teaching music to students of all ages. This course may be helpful to a Music Teacher who needs to understand music theory in order to teach it to their students. The course will help the Music Teacher to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their teaching.

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Music Historian

A Music Historian is responsible for studying and writing about the history of music. This course may be helpful to a Music Historian who needs to understand music theory in order to research and write about music effectively. The course will help the Music Historian to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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Music Arranger

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Audio Engineer

An Audio Engineer is responsible for recording, mixing, and mastering audio for a variety of purposes, including music, film, and television. This course may be helpful to an Audio Engineer who needs to understand music theory in order to work with musicians and producers. The course will help the Audio Engineer to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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A DJ is someone who mixes and plays music for a live audience. This course may be helpful to a DJ who needs to understand music theory in order to mix and play music effectively. The course will help the DJ to understand the layout of the Ableton Push controller, allowing them to use it effectively in their work.

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