So I’ve been learning music theory, relative and perfect pitch, etc. in order to give me a solid musical basis for my production. But today I just discovered the scale and chord functions in Ableton, and all of a sudden I can create all these wicked chords–the very reason for my interest in music theory. I know I’m playing devil’s advocate here, but if Ableton can virtually lay out my melodies, harmonies, and basslines for me all in whatever key I want, why should I continue to learn music theory?
sure Ableton can help figure it out . but what about that ideas you have . how are you going to be able to translate in Music ? without having a complete knowledge about Theory .
Theory = Practice= better Results.
u need to have control of your music. because if you dont you just will fall in what your DAW dictates u .
IMO
[quote]alinenunez (14/07/2011)[hr]sure Ableton can help figure it out . but what about that ideas you have . how are you going to be able to translate in Music ? without having a complete knowledge about Theory .
Theory = Practice= better Results.
u need to have control of your music. because if you dont you just will fall in what your DAW dictates u .
IMO[/quote]
Valid point. But I know that many of today’s producers don’t know much about music theory. I asked Markus Schulz in person and he said he took one music theory tutor class and quit–but still makes beautiful, epic trance leads and melodies…