Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
If you’ve ever been confused by what it means to write in key, if you fear that your lack of music theory knowledge is stopping you from writing in key or making good music, then this video will help you.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Contents of video
00:47 How to ask questions if you have them
01:26 What is a key?
02:19 Breakdown of C major
02:59 Root note and scale type
04:32 How to write in any key
05:33 Ableton MIDI trick
11:37 What key should you be using? (Major vs minor)
13:04 Summary
If you have any questions at all about this video, or anything to do with music production, then the best place to ask those questions is the Facebook group which I run, and am active in daily to answer questions!
MUSIC PRODUCTION EXPLAINED (Facebook Group): bit.ly/MPEgroup
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If you’ve ever been confused by what it means to write in key, if you fear that your lack of music theory knowledge is stopping you from writing in key or making good music, then this video will help you.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Contents of video
00:47 How to ask questions if you have them
01:26 What is a key?
02:19 Breakdown of C major
02:59 Root note and scale type
04:32 How to write in any key
05:33 Ableton MIDI trick
11:37 What key should you be using? (Major vs minor)
13:04 Summary
If you have any questions at all about this video, or anything to do with music production, then the best place to ask those questions is the Facebook group which I run, and am active in daily to answer questions!
MUSIC PRODUCTION EXPLAINED (Facebook Group): bit.ly/MPEgroup
———————————
EQUIPMENT LIST*
BEST CHEAP AUDIO INTERFACE/SOUNDCARD -
UK: amzn.to/2oRSISf
US: amzn.to/2Fu7rfN
MY AUDIO INTERFACE/SOUNDCARD -
UK: amzn.to/2oYJm6e
US: amzn.to/2FxkQ6I
BEST CHEAP STUDIO MONITORS -
UK: amzn.to/2G2fOwG
US: amzn.to/2tmIbDd
BEST HOME RECORDING MIC -
UK: amzn.to/2FlQGzZ
US: amzn.to/2D76p3U
CHEAP UNLIMITED SAMPLES -
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MY CAMERA -
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Launchpad Pro
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US: amzn.to/2DNYDBb
*These are affiliate links, meaning I make a small commission if you buy using them. It makes no difference in the price, it’s just a normal Amazon sale, and I really appreciate the support for the channel that you provide by using these links to buy.
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Be sure to subscribe here on YouTube for weekly videos including tutorials, Q&A (get involved!), case studies on famous artists/producers, and blogs on what I’m doing.
