In this video I share my take on diatonic harmony - one of the most fundamental music systems for creating clear sounding melodies and chord progressions.

I create a short example piece using a virtual percussion ensemble and share some MIDI programming tips along the way.

Velocity to Keys Logic Scripter Script (known issues with note off data when overlapping notes. For best results play staccato)

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cajuum45e1dhbk2a8dfrc/LogicScripter_VelocityKeys.pst?rlkey=ves49plssw5szxu7pf2n5xvw3&dl=1

To install: move file to Music - Audio Music Apps - Plug-In Settings - Scripter

Grumpy Monky Plugins mentioned:

https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/ricochet

https://grumpymonkeyplugins.com/products/roll-control

Sample Libraries Used:

World Percussion 2.0

Objekt by Reason StudiosHeavyocity Damage 2

EZ Drummer - JazzEZX expansion

I discuss the emergence of new tools for creating virtual instrument performances using AI.

Tools mentioned

https://kagura-music.jp/melisma-top

https://www.udio.com/

https://acestudio.ai/

Is it worth posting your work to social media? I share the mindset shift that helped me reframe social media as something positive rather than a burden.

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What is Set Theory and how can you use it to write modern media music? I breakdown my personal understanding and demonstrate how I compose with it with several orchestral music examples using virtual instruments.

I give my take on the Cycle of Fifths - what is it, how do we compose with it and how do we practice it?

In this episode I breakdown a recent composition and talk about the arrangement, orchestration and music theory.

I discuss 5 mistakes I've made in the past when composing professionally in a DAW. All of these issues highlight to me the important of choosing the right kind of process or tool for the job. --------------- Many of these videos are also available in PODCAST form 🎧 https://spoti.fi/3uTqtVI Velocity Curve Generator https://sumire-io.gitlab.io/midi-velocity-curve-generator/ Astronimo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1808640/Astronimo/ Astronimo Soundtrack https://youtu.be/I9-GjIOkCPg?si=7juF5HicuoiarJeh Chris Whiter Music https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisWhiterMusic Unless otherwise stated (or it's obvious) all of the music in this video was composed by me. If you enjoyed, you could: 📣 Sign up to my occasional newsletter - https://vincewebb.substack.com/ ☕️ Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vincewebbmusic I can also be found at: 🏠 Home - https://www.vincewebb.com 🐦 Twit - https://twitter.com/vincecomposer 📱 Insta - https://www.instagram.com/vincecomposer/ ♪ Tik - https://www.tiktok.com/@vincecomposer

I discuss the 5 main minor scales I use and demonstrate them in a variety of musical contexts.

I break down a recent track composed in a modern classical and cinematic style for use in TV and Film. I discuss the harmony and the arranging in the piece and demo the different stems inside Logic.

I discuss the most common ways I create atmospheric 'pads' in the context of writing music for media.

I discuss the concept of 'composing through improvising' and the 3 main activities which have contributed to my personal development as a composer.

I chat to Kirk Hunter about his upcoming string library and the business of sampling.

I explore the new sample library from Kirk Hunter Studios via real-time improvisation and composing some test pieces.

I discuss a compositional technique I use to create a shimmering flow of notes, blurring the line between melody and accompaniment.

5 psychological tricks I often use to listen to my work-in-progress track with 'fresh ears' - and decide if it's any good or not!

I talk about the journey of creating 'Classical Passion' - a production music album for Reliable Source which features a live string orchestra.

Writing music for fun isn't always fun - it's easy to lose faith in what you're doing.

I break down the ridiculously fast string writing in the opening of the main theme from Harry Potter.

I look at the first couple of bars of the famous Prelude in Eminor by Chopin and try to extract some useful harmony concepts to use when improvising or composing.