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trancygirl24
Hi all, apologize for my english, it's not perfect at all hehe.
I'd like to start producing trance music.
My question is about the pads/strings. If i want to use 4 or 5 pads notes at the same time in tune and of course doing some variation following the bassline and keep the harmony, is it the same theory used with piano or is it somethinng completely different?
djsphere
i think music theory applies to all kind of instruments....
Mr.Mystery
No no, trance theory is completely different than any other music theory.
Stef
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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery
No no, trance theory is completely different than any other music theory.


Oh stop you are going to scare off the poor girl:p
Fledz
There are no girls on the internet.
Final Call
you could always try tampons? i heard they work better?
trancygirl24
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Originally posted by Final Call
you could always try tampons? i heard they work better?


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MrJiveBoJingles
Yes, the theory is basically the same.

A lot of trance uses very open chords for pads rather than plain triads. The level of dissonance and harmonic tension in trance is generally very low compared to classical.
offensive_newbi
Well music theory may apply and it might be at least a good guideline?
Everything dont have to end with V-I cadense and some chord progressions which might be inappropriate for traditional choral piece might work well in trance. Your ear is the best help though.

In modern music you can practically do anything you want. But i would still say that especially in 'euphoric' trance there still are
'(unwritten) rules' which you need to follow in order to make it sound euphoric. The problem with the rules is they tend to make everything sound same!
offensive_newbi
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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles


A lot of trance uses very open chords for pads rather than plain triads. The level of dissonance and harmonic tension in trance is generally very low compared to classical.


That is very true. I have always wanted to explore dissonances and perhaps even resolving them in euphoric trance without losing the euphoric feeling.

It might be an interesting idea for everyone to try.

trancygirl24
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Originally posted by offensive_newbi
Well music theory may apply and it might be at least a good guideline?
Everything dont have to end with V-I cadense and some chord progressions which might be inappropriate for traditional choral piece might work well in trance. Your ear is the best help though.

In modern music you can practically do anything you want. But i would still say that especially in 'euphoric' trance there still are
'(unwritten) rules' which you need to follow in order to make it sound euphoric. The problem with the rules is they tend to make everything sound same!


Thanks,and about the harmony with the 4-5 pads lines (not the melody but pads/strings only), i need to use, minor chords, major chords.... ?
offensive_newbi
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Originally posted by trancygirl24
Thanks,and about the harmony with the 4-5 pads lines (not the melody but pads/strings only), i need to use, minor chords, major chords.... ?


Both of them?
Is this perhaps a troll thread?
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