8 Cinematic OSTINATOS to use in your own Music!

Ostinatos are a hallmark of Hollywood Action Music and Video Game soundtracks. In this video I explain what an Ostinato is and show you 8 common patterns, which you can use to add movement and rhythm to your own compositions.

0:00 - Intro
0:11 - What is an Ostinato?
0:44 - Ostinato 1
2:03 - Ostinato 2
2:38 - Ostinato 3
3:15 - Ostinato 4
3:57 - Ostinato 5
4:26 - Ostinato 6
4:58 - Ostinato 7
6:12 - Ostinato 8

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[BellsCuriosityShop]

Speaking as a guitarist who is trying to gain some knowledge in strings to write production music, this has got to be one of the most informative videos I've watched so far!

[echoesofthefuture]

I love your tutorials, because they are IMMEDIATELY usable, unlike some channels that shown a million dots in the midi editor, you explain in such a simple way the use of Ostinators I also like how you explain the power of these when used with a chord progression. Great channel! Where would epic music be without Ostiantos :)

[MsBettyKang]

I'm not a musician, just an epic music fan, and this video completely blew my mind.

[iloveit]

I'm so grateful to people like you: you post an educational video for free, it's straight to the point, uncomplicated, and (most importantly) SO INSPIRING! I love the idea of composing and being a complete beginner, you're really helping me out. God bless you 🙏

[jamesrossmusic]

This has been quite an eye opening revelation for me. I'm now getting into classical film score music and I saw the word Ostinato, I wanted to know what it meant then I landed here. I am now practicing your beautiful ostinatos and plan on using that style. I noticed that Hans Zimmer does that a lot ie Batman and DaVinci Code...These make his music so intriguing... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[peacevalleyaudio]

This is the best video I have seen on this subject. Thank you very much. I'll be back for more

[jakeysmusic]

So glad i found this early into my music making hobby/career, this is super useful!! Love your stuff!

[SimonMac]

I thoroughly enjoyed this - great ideas and inspiration, thanks!

[jacobjett]

What a genuinely useful, helpful video! I can go plug this into my projects right now and start experimenting!

I noticed a lot of these patterns look very similar to what you get in drum music. The relationships between the different tones in a triad can work like sticking patterns or kick/snare/HH relationships. I love how a tonal instrument like the strings can be used so well as a rhythmic instrument.

I've been trying to learn more about ostinatos for a while and this video broke it down so well! Thank you!

[tierraducote]

Your videos have truly helped me on my journey. Thank you so much!

[manojjain]

Damn I've come across the best channel for cinematic chords and other knowledge! Keep it up bro

[december]

I watched all the videos, and I'm watching them very usefully useful.
It's really helpful. Thank you always.

[Mezilesialan]

Thank you. I like ostinatos . 😊. Play slow. Play fast. What a difference !

[inventorsyndrome]

As an aspiring producer from my side, you gained a sub sir, hats off to you!

[indyartmusic]

Hi, this is a great video!!!! I have been looking into ostinatos for strings for a while and this video has really made things clearer for me
I will refer back to this video whenever I need to. Thanks for sharing this video!!!!

[Ahmad-Mounir]

Cool stuff mate and it's very unfortunate that I discovered your channel very late despite I've been composing for media for 6 years now. I'll also add on top of what you explained that ostinato patterns ideas are in fact endless. I understand that you're highlighting some patterns for a beginner to use as a start. However, by the time you gain knowledge and experience, you'll work on endless experimentations/trials & errors to come up with new unexpected patterns.

Sub'd and saved your playlist :) Thanks for sharing

[FinnEcesMusic]

Great series...feel educated after each

[tomasantoncik]

Thanks for a deep going explanation.... "Fractals" of music aas I call them :).

[CHUCKYOIC]

Thank you very much for the compilation! This is very valuable

[어기여차-rd]

It is a video that I would like to actively recommend to students learning flim music. Many thanks for your work