sammyhkhan Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 My question is formulated in the topic description! So, I want to invest in some gear and get totally into making electronic music. A lot of people say that it requires some musical backround, which I do not have for shit (besides DJing and I am no pro)! What do you guys reckon? If no, give some examples of successful producers that do not have a musical background... Cheers! Quote
buzzman Posted August 11, 2008 Posted August 11, 2008 My question is formulated in the topic description! So, I want to invest in some gear and get totally into making electronic music. A lot of people say that it requires some musical backround, which I do not have for shit (besides DJing and I am no pro)! What do you guys reckon? If no, give some examples of successful producers that do not have a musical background... Cheers! I don't have any musical background, and i do electronic music I learned the notes, how they work together and basic rythm understanding by producing trance So i guess it's easier if you can play an instrument, but it's not neccesary IMO... If you have basic musical understanding, you should be allright! Quote
Veracohr Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Since it's music, I'd say "yes, of course". Why would it not? You're writing music. Actual producers (who just produce, not write) don't necessarily need to have musical skill, but even then it's quite helpful. However, everybody's musical background has to start somewhere. Quote
Otto Matta Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 It certainly helps, in my opinion. "Know the rules so you know how to break them properly." Knowing too much can be a bad thing, too. I recommend finding a book on basic music theory, like a Music Theory for Dummies kind of thing, which should teach one about time signatures, key signatures and scales, chord structures, notes and rests, etc. It's really not that complicated, although it can definitely be made complicated. Learning some basic music theory, in my opinion, will be a lot easier than learning production, in my opinion, which will also be helpful if not necessary. Good luck! Quote
2kijad Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 i have no musical background at all. but i make psytrance. at least i try to and some people do like it :drama: Quote
reger Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I think such discussions are the lest needed for newcomers to music making Leave it and once you feel you really want to learn something (if you ever need to), then do so and learn, until then - enjoy yourself and gain experience. Quote
sammyhkhan Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 I think such discussions are the lest needed for newcomers to music making Leave it and once you feel you really want to learn something (if you ever need to), then do so and learn, until then - enjoy yourself and gain experience. Shanti Baba Baby :drama: Quote
needle ninja Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Age 11 : Recorded the Dr Who Theme from the TV Age 12 : I would thump the mattress with my hands Age 14 : I would drum on the tub Age 16 : I recorded scratching a piece of ribbed vinyl Age 17 : Rapped on my brother's outgoing answering machine message... Quote
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