Pitch (melody/harmony) & Rhythm | Hack Music Theory, Part 1

We’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of my first book "Hack Music Theory, Part 1" being published. Yay!!! What better way to celebrate than a little author reading, and what better place to start than the beginning. So, here is me reading chapter one, 'Pitch & Rhythm', from my book. But first... tea!

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What is the HACK MUSIC THEORY show?
Hi, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony, AKA Revolution Harmony. Every Monday you’ll find us here, sharing our top-secret songwriting hacks with you, for free. So whether you’re a beginner or a professional, a songwriter or a producer, these hacks will have you writing great songs in no time.

Why are we giving away our top-secret hacks, in this ultra-competitive music industry? Because a world with better music, is a better world.

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Who is RAY HARMONY?
Ray is an award-winning music lecturer and the author of the critically-acclaimed book series, Hack Music Theory. After decades of teaching ‘popular’ and ‘classical’ music theory, Ray created a unique crossover method for songwriting, which we call Hack Music Theory. We use this method to write all our music. Ray’s songs have even featured Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Kool Keith, and many more.

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[BornHero]

You have no idea how much I appreciate this channel. There's so much information out there that HAS SO MANY GAPS in knowledge. I had such a big problem breaking the rules and now you have helped me unlock my potential, infinite thanks!

[alejandrotroncoso]

I acquired the book of scales and chords online a few days ago. I can only say that it is EXELLENT!!!. The reading is very entertaining and makes the concepts very clear.

[aureliomarty]

On top of all the knowledge there is 2 great great tips i got from the book:
1) just because you make EDM doesn't means you don't need music theory.Do yourself a favor learn music theory it'll greatly improve your music.
2) this one is probably the greatest i remembered and it always hold true : if it sounds shitty (you didn't use that world but the idea is there) on the piano don't waste your time fixing it on your synth fix it on the piano or discard it.

[globalmalfunction]

It is positively wonderful how vocal and responsive you guys are with your community, in the comments and in general

[Robbinsffxi]

I love the book. Music theory is more clear to me now :). Can't wait for part 2.

[madm]

I love the book, part 1, I am a hopeless case, but this book really really helps

[UPLAYTHATGAME]

I have this book and it's amazing; Thanks Ray. Now I can spend more time on other aspects of music.

[Axelade]

This channel is FREAKING goldmine! I have to buy your book asap!

[AboveZero]

Will check out this book! Thanks for sharing!

[HarambeStudios]

You guys are awesome.I just read the first book (12 Music Theory Hacks To Learn Scales & Chords).To be honest, i have never had so much fun reading a theory book ever.The way you have explained it is freaking awesome.Looking forward to the other books too, Cheers.

[jab]

I've been looking for this type of channel for a long time that I hit subscribed since the first video I saw. Your content is amazing.. Keep going, mate ! Greetings from Bolivia.

[EdwinSL]

I like this kind of love, straightforward. Thnx, .

[sdjtlch]

Oh look at that! I'm first again! :3 Congrats on the month late book anniversary :D

[rapidspectre]

Can u do a video showing how to write chord progression for a melody u already have

[Pakanahymni]

I think the antonym of "height" should be "lowth".

[riddim]

First off, loving your channel. I only discovered ya'll two days ago. I have a question: I like to scratch and I'm still purely analog. When I play a 99.9bpm scratch tools record it still plays in time with an aprox. 131bpm beat. What's the theory of the relationship between these bpms?

[bobazel]

Dude, you planning to create part 2 of this amazing book? And how many parts will be? Thx for you amazing channel!