Syncopation - the key to groovy rhythms

Let's talk about strong beats, weak beats, and accenting those weak beats to create groovy tension in your dance music. It's the best way to create a little counterbalance to your straight drum grooves and it generates a physical, ultra-danceable response.

Contents:
0:00 Syncopation example
2:10 Syncopation is stressing weak beats
2:45 Rhythm theory definitions
4:56 Strong beats vs Weak beats
7:23 Stressing weaker beats
9:59 Next steps

[boundlessmind]

That's the best sentence I've ever heard to describe it. "We want a physical response to the music" ....Well said.

[lundsweden]

This is ridiculously well explained. It's hard to explain too due to the fuzziness of musical concepts and the multitude of genres that have different cliches!

[raul.]

It takes me 20 years to find someone talking my musical language....
Really interesting ang usefull explanation.
Thanks Oscar!!

[NeuroTheory]

@ 1:42 The face of a man who thoroughly enjoys syncopation. Good on you, sir. Thank you for making this video.

[lazyporcupine]

I gotta tell you as someone walking away from classical and lofi into EDM your channel is making my life a lot easier than any theory book possibly could because you explain it in a way that is human, for lack of a better term. Thank you.

[MORTIFICER]

Coming from someone who has a decent grasp of theory from metal and classical standpoint you make the most comprehensive tutorials on how to apply all that to electronic composition.

[kamsplanz]

The “try dancing to your own music” comment made a lot of sense. Another great, informative video!

[DeepDoseMusic]

I feel like ive finally found someone who can explain things in exactly the way I need to fully understand and also retain the knowledge. This was the most intuitive explanation of syncopation I've ever heard

[nashmichaeld]

BRO! Just heard of this and applied it to a song I’m making. WOW. Such a change! From 2D to 3D!! Thanks for sharing!

[AramZero]

Well, that's been helpful to a metalhead and orchestrator. Thanks mate!

Wtf. I did dancing for like 10 years and during that time, instructors used the word syncopation without ever explaining what it meant and you did it in 5 seconds... I wish I learned this in high school

[onlinescammer]

I'm stressing over my weak beats all the time!

[ernestvasko]

Your videos are always useful, they remind me all the different things that can be done to music

[kintsugi-kwzp]

Your dancing and smiling brings me joy every time I watch your vids <3 :D

[GetIndieGaming]

Huge thank you for all of these tutorials - the attention to detail and easy to understand explanations is always hugely appreciated. Cheers!

[MrSyNRG]

Oscar is the key to groovy rhythms. Best channel ever.

[standjers]

Simple and very clear explanation, as always. One hour sitting in a college seat and I still had questions. Ten minutes of Oscar dancing and I get it.

[LemniscatoLemniscato]

An Oscar for Techno. I work dawless but this is great for any groovebox. Concise, hands-on, visual and auditive, masterclass in a shot glass. Thx mate. I'll be back. Loved your moroder video too.

[FFmybest]

I just randomly found this video, and the way you just explained everything is simply amazing.

[hygro]

Snare on the 2 and 4 is the most fundamental example of syncopation.