EDIT - I said the key way C major but it's actually D Dorian (Same notes but different root) Sorry for this but it's easy to make silly mistakes when the pressure of filming is on and I did all of this on the spot so didn't take the time to consider the scale properly. At the end of the day I just go by ear anyway but sorry for any confusion! Today I show how you can take a simple idea with some potential into a bigger concept and eventually a song by trying a few simple production techniques, arrangement ideas and creativity hacks. This video is aimed at beginners who are not familiar with arrangement and song structure. I start with a simple 4 bar drum loop with a bass line and try to arrange it into a structure and add some variety to the song. The video covers 3 topics: 1) Arrangement 2) How to play along with your song and create interesting chords and melodies 3) How to stay organised and motivated Hopefully it helps you out. Should I make more advanced videos about arrangement and structure? Let me know in the comments below :) ►Get 7% off DistroKid if you signup through my custom link → http://distrokid.com/vip/inthemix ▶GEAR These links are the cheapest prices I can find. If you order using them, I will get a small commission to help fund new equipment for the channel :) Thank you ▶Akai Fire - USA - https://amzn.to/2DAGMhE UK - https://amzn.to/2DOWBBw DAW (FL Studio 20) USA -https://amzn.to/2BL1hab UK - https://amzn.to/2PDe7u3 Microphone USA - http://amzn.to/2mMCzf7 UK - https://amzn.to/2LLn3zc Midi Keyboard USA - https://amzn.to/2RBxIep Dynaudio Monitors USA - http://amzn.to/2DILshD UK -http://amzn.to/2mu0D63 Audio Interface USA -https://amzn.to/2NhQJkQ UK - https://amzn.to/2KEp92s Best Headphones USA -http://amzn.to/2Dhkgpr UK - http://amzn.to/2mtDAbB ▶Channel Designer - https://www.instagram.com/vivalucci ▶Instagram: @michael.inthemix ▶Mixing/Mastering services - https://michaelwynneaudio.com