A Cheatcode for Catchy Melodies: The Rule of 3rd's

0:00 intro
0:23 how to build a 3rd
1:08 starting the melody
2:45 building a melody synth
3:45 adding rhythm
5:36 adding melodic details
7:08 building a song with the melody

MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea

My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano

[beatzguy]

I just wanna say I've been a musician and producer for over 15 years now, and your videos are great. I still watch them to get tips for my music, even though we don't make the same styles of music 😁✌💖

[kobusvanstaden]

I have watched tons of music production lessons and you are the first to explain the 8 dotted rhythm. After seeing this I will have to go back and remodel all of my tracks. This lesson is a move to your next level lesson. Thanks for such detailed explanations. KVS: South-Africa

[joolee_b]

Thank you much, Alex! I am teaching myself music theory, and I am now at the stage to create my own melodies - this right here is a game changer!!!! Thank you 🎉🫡🎶

[heartbeatbillionaire]

Brilliant. Ain't nobody doing melody tut's better than you Alex!

[guprovasi]

I confess that when you removed the spaces between the notes, I thought the sound was a little robotic. But at the end of the video, listening to the completed song, everything made sense! 😅

Incredible lesson and amazing song! 🔥👏🏻

[DStenhouse]

Your passion and enthusiasm is infectious mate! Thanks for your videos!

[DJ_SSYCO]

Near the end it was really giving me Armin Van buuren Tracny vibes it just proves that whatever style of music alex makes. It will always sound perfect as an end result.

[MikeManaMusic]

The music you make always give me goosebumps

[STARINTHESKY]

Ur the real deal bro, this is one of the best YT videos I’ve seen in any biz category that brings tremendous value and thoughtfully delivered references to your paid content. Very well done keep up the great work the internet and music needs more ppl like u my g keep up that good energy god bless 🌟💛

[Opachii]

I was watching another video I wanted to watch then saw this in my suggested and instantly clicked on your video.

[lufeh]

omg, please finish this song in a video with us Alex! Really love it.

[sopranop]

Love your videos man, I’d absolutely love to see you break down how to do euphoric hardstyle melodies, chords and such, keep up the amazing work my friend.

[lackadaisicalpsimath]

Yeah. That counter melody really did the job! <3 Great tutorial!

[abadman]

thnaks alex, im more an trap type guy but your melo tutorial are so inspirational it give a diffrent touch to my beat and my folks like that !! thnaks a lot

[josecdiaz]

I was literally practicing this last night. Thanks a lot Alex!

[blueeyedcat]

An Alex Rome-day is always an GOOOD day!!!!

[nyingjea]

Thank you Alex!!! Your videos are always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[mirohilden]

Absolute banger beat and absolutely great teaching vid, thanks!

[DazzaBurns]

Great video Alex and explained perfectly as always 👍👍👍

[Gdad-]

Thanks Alex for another great upload man. 👍