Music Theory for Electronic Music COMPLETE: Parts 1, 2, & 3

Part 1: Foundations of Scales & Keys

⏳ 1 hour

• Major, minor, and modal scales in an electronic context

• Choosing key centers and understanding relative/parallel relationships

• Mapping scales to MIDI keyboard and piano roll for quick sketching

Part 2: Chord Construction & Progressions

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Building triads, seventh, and extended chords with inversion techniques

• Designing progressions that groove in 4/4 and alternative time signatures

• Voice-leading tips for smooth transitions and lush pad movement

Part 3: Melody & Bassline Techniques

⏳ 1 hour

• Crafting memorable motifs, hooks, and counter-melodies

• Syncopation and rhythmic variation for bass patterns

• Layering sub, mid, and top basses with theory-driven interval choices

Part 4: Rhythm, Groove & Drum Theory

⏳ 1 hour

• Understanding note subdivisions (16ths, triplets, swing) for hi-hat and percussion

• Creating groove templates and humanizing MIDI for live feel

• Polyrhythms and off-beat accents in modern electronic styles

Part 5: Tension, Release & Arrangement

⏳ 1 hour

• Using suspension chords, secondary dominants, and modal interchange to build tension

• Crafting build-ups, drops, and breakdowns with harmonic pivots

• Song structure best practices for club and streaming formats

Part 6: Applying Theory in Your DAW

⏳ 1 hour

• Quick chord/MIDI templates, scale quantize, and MIDI effects for fast workflow

• Integrating theory concepts into Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc.

• Real-world project walkthrough: designing a complete track from theory up

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