THIS INSTRUMENT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND (Live Improvisation With Ableton Push 2)

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5 жыл бұрын

How to make beautiful music with an Ableton Push 2. In this video, I cover the fundamental concepts necessary to develop your playing with the Push.
By learning a few simple shapes and patterns, you can unlock endless creativity when coming up with chord progressions, melodies, and solos. The Push has helped me push my music to places I never thought possible. It makes learning advanced chord theory more attainable.
Some people might argue this isn't a "real" instrument. What do you think? What defines an instrument?
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Learn the fundamentals of the language of music with Ableton Push. I am excited to share the first installment of my music classes with Push.
This class will teach you about note names, scales, intervals, chords and chord progressions through the lens of Ableton Push. Includes 20 videos and 5 PDF slides with overlays of note names, scales, scale degrees, sharps and flats and roman numerals.
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@TavishMusicOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work! I just got myself a Push 2 and started putting together short performance videos. Your stuff is next level inspirational! Keep 'em coming! :)

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you! Have fun getting familiar with the Push :)

@pavle988 5 жыл бұрын

Same thing im doing with touchable pro, it is cheaper then push, if u have good tablet...

@darrenbouthierdjproducer7557 4 жыл бұрын

@@jxmieblake Amazing stuff, spine tingling music. I would love to learn how to play this piece, is it your own?

@upstarter 4 жыл бұрын

For most RND and music gear it’s well past it’s shelf life if looked at simply on the count of how many years old it is. But, at the product - all I could see them adding is a higher res screen. If I had a wish list or a “in a perfect world” list, this would have faders and those touch knobs, but seeing as how we live imperfectly - putting faders would mess with the detentions and this thing is already built like a Mac truck. Still surprised we hadn’t even heard rumors. Or I haven’t at least.

@itsBoo 5 жыл бұрын

imagine being the bar musician and arrive just with that push and everyone will look like wtf but then starts playing it!!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ve done it and that’s usually people’s first response

@christiannilsen2835 4 жыл бұрын

@@jxmieblake Awesome! Then start to build up the rhythm loops and play to it... so cool! I suck at theory I hope I can learn to play like you on the Push :)

@jensenraylight8011 3 жыл бұрын

a new local hero was born

@cmtcfu 3 жыл бұрын

that would be the maschine mk3 standalone.

@HansyPants184 Жыл бұрын

You know when you find a video that covers a niche subject really well? Now imagine there are multiple videos like that on a channel that extrapolate enough to create an actual understanding. These are amazing! Thank you so much! You're an awesome teacher!

@snaredrum954 3 жыл бұрын

absolute hero - #pushgoals please keep doing more of these. desperate to learn more!!

@makitahowlstheblues8586 4 жыл бұрын

Not false advertising... mind blown in about 4 seconds. Wondering how I've been oblivious to this instrument when I've been trying to learn synthesis/sequencing from a guitar background? My mind is also blown that somebody gave this a downward thumb.... Thanks for sharing! Truly inspiring!

@user-uw3uc2xl5d 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! This is awesome. Keep it up man! I'm using Push & Push2 through several years but mostly for fingerdrumming. All Push users were needed a such content, and Im so glad to find such uniq chanel like yours!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found it too 😊

@whoozl3540 4 жыл бұрын

Uhh, so lovely chords and melodies reminding me of late George Duke... Wonderful playing and great video, thanks!

@phil-ipbeats6802 5 жыл бұрын

Just cant get enough from this video. Please make more chord progression tutorials like this. Outstanding...To play in scale is good for me as beginner. Jnthn stein is awesome too, but he plays without push scales..only chromatic c major. Its freakin hard for a beginner. Push 2 is a freakin awesome instrument.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Keep practicing! I appreciate the support, thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@markknecht9416 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best beginner videos I've found so far. Makes me want to buy a Push and give it a try. Thanks!

@DJWOLFLIVE 5 жыл бұрын

I recently got an Ableton Push back in July and let me tell you honestly my friends, this is a multi purpose instrument that has the tools to change and elevate your game as an inspiring producer like no other tool that I’ve ever used in my life. If you have a good ear for music and have had some experience with learning music or have used instruments in the past or present, this instrument would be a game changer for your production skills and take it to another level!

@MrCrashbeats 4 жыл бұрын

FORALL2HEAR TV facts! Push 2 is the truth.

@benjaminfeddersen7937 4 жыл бұрын

You don't even have to be a producer. The way the Push presents possibilities to you, it makes you a better musician, a better songwriter, and lets you capture all of your idea and tweak them however you want. The sticker price is expensive if you look at it as a midi controller, but if you look at it like an INSTRUMENT then the price is actually pretty cheap.

@matrilhamilton1568 3 жыл бұрын

But what if you already know how to play the keyboard really well and you're already used to a mouse style workflow, would it be of any benefit or a waste of money? I'm up or trying new things I just fail to see how the workflow of this would be any faster than a mouse, it's just not logical + you're limited with your VI selection

@faroukr 4 жыл бұрын

so helpful and clear. thank you!

@FredyGuibert 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is pure gold bro. I'm waiting for your course, I am 10000% confident I'll learn a lot from you. Using the Push as a piano is something I'm looking for, thanks!!!

@TommyUrbanskiDJ 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this inspiring video Jamie!

@al3xgal3xy 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for this video for over a year. Thank you!

@neonvoid 2 жыл бұрын

it is absolutelt an instrument on its own right. i am streaming live unprepared improvs with it every day, its fantastic. fantastic performance & great explanation in your video thank you.

@EchelonTheCat 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazingly beautiful and also encouraged me to fill in a huge gap that has always existed in my own music production: actually learning to play my Push 2 like an instrument, and using improvisation to come up with ideas. Thanks so much.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

@EchelonTheCat 5 жыл бұрын

@@jxmieblake Wow, I'm super impressed that you even take the time to reply to comments! May I ask, how do I get from knowing the theory behind how chords are constructed, and how to (slowly) play a given chord on the Push, to doing what you're doing here? I mean I totally get the theory, and I understand how the shapes on the Push work, but...how do you do THAT? How do you just string a bunch of chords together and it sounds good? Especially when it comes to chromatic/accidentals which you're doing all the time? Are there certain combinations that you have just learned over time and then it just sort of automatically comes out when you want to improvise? What do I need to do to work toward what you're doing here? :)

@MrCrashbeats 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Some of the best improv playing I’ve seen on the Push thus far. Love that thing.

@beatlabpro1 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! thank you!

@GreatestSportsHighLights 4 жыл бұрын

So amazing!!

@massiveBallsX 4 жыл бұрын

Genius. Thank you.

@louis-charlesdufresne522 5 жыл бұрын

ok...been using Push for a year now...can't believe I just stumbled upon your tutorials only now. Won't miss any other one from now on. Definitely a good primer for learning chord patterns with Push.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

I just started the channel in September, you haven’t missed much 😊 thanks for supporting!

@berokm 4 жыл бұрын

When I bought it, firts three months I tough: damn, this is not what I wanted, and I left it a par months playing as always my cello. But then I started to play it again and know I don’t conceived to make music with out it. It’s an amazing instrument!

@NikList 4 жыл бұрын

most inspiring Push demo on KZfaq. Thank you

@ernie548 2 жыл бұрын

These kind of devices redefine even more how sound and music can be made. And it's still changing...

@danimmel6721 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely presented and super helpful video. It's certainly worth noting though that you've done this in the "new" 4th's Layout for the keys. People coming to Push from Bass, as well as guitar, will love this and you're giving them a really clear idea of just how quickly things can translate from their to the Push! You make me want to hook up my sustain pedal too! :P

@rahim4411 4 жыл бұрын

How in the hell, did he play like I play on a piano on that thing? That is bananas! Great video. That is amazing.

@amfimoll9428 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation. Big thanks!

@koalahabits3605 5 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of using the chromatic scale i've seen!! Beautiful

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sykromsmile6303 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.... excellent music lessons

@jasonwilliams7344 4 жыл бұрын

Holy moly!

@MikeGomeztheDMG 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! Just got a Push 2 and really want to go beyond root position triads/Maj 7 chords.

@alexandersorbas1881 2 жыл бұрын

unbelievable !!!

@ProgressiveFactory 4 жыл бұрын

@WetSkin6 3 жыл бұрын

very nice explanation of the Push 2 basics with soundful music inserts and examples...thx 👍

@jxmieblake 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@aaposol9423 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I also got myself a Push 2 now and this was epic to watch man

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Have fun with your Push!

@IVANLEEespinosa 4 жыл бұрын

oh man! I'm pretty convinced that you were playing the piano! awesome skills on Push!

@Dave-bd5nj 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant 👏

@kleiner-alsdrei4962 4 жыл бұрын

give mi more from this stuff its amazing

@joshuacedars8849 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Very cool.

@tintoLoreto 3 жыл бұрын

Man just checked your soundcloud channel..... soo much talent... hats off.... thanks for sharing this info......

@twycemusic8685 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video!

@tintoLoreto 3 жыл бұрын

insane... awesome

@MrSuntask 3 жыл бұрын

lovely

@AdamDuro 5 жыл бұрын

Man, love you videos. Solid material.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mobilebarber2.0 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, sounds good.

@misflow 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff man! Really helpful and also shows me I can use my push 2 to play piano, no need for midi keyboard, just takes a different approach.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful!

@draztiqmeshaz6226 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely jam my man

@PoboyMusic 5 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful buddy. The push has been one of my best purchases

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful 😊

@atabeylive 4 жыл бұрын

That’s some good push skills

@4theswarm13 4 жыл бұрын

Dayummm dude nice job

@MrDJSTRATEGY 4 жыл бұрын

Dope

@dougmartin2779 5 жыл бұрын

super helpful, thank you.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@johnnyparker2128 4 жыл бұрын

That's great but I haven't seen too many tutorials on using Push with chords and piano playing. I was hoping to use the Akai Force in the same way.

@bioburden 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man, would love even more Push 2 playing tips!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Going to be releasing videos again soon 😊

@Frameable 11 ай бұрын

Wow, now I really want to Push

@skalvi 3 жыл бұрын

круто! Тоже хочу себе Ablrton Push 2 🎹

@jmhx8177 4 жыл бұрын

Sick !

@bitkeen 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work, this is the exact skill I need to focus on the most with the Push2. For many years, I learned about music theory, and was a trumpet and piano player, before becoming more interested and invested in Ableton and computer music, however I was never so good with improvisation. You've actually reminded me how I should approach the Push2 as an instrument, not just device for sound exploration and experimentation. More please? :)

@jxmieblake 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig the video 😊

@sancho316 5 жыл бұрын

As a keyboard player this was Very impressive to see. Kind of like guitar. Just shapes may be ill buy push just to break out of a mold

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

If you have the means it’s definitely worth trying!

@krozansky 5 жыл бұрын

Great playin man, that piano sounds amazing!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wise1beats 3 жыл бұрын

Bro ur on some Nujabes type wave, I love it!

@sinetwo 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT video on the push!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JamesBermingham 5 жыл бұрын

Golden info. Thank you 🙏 🌟 Instant sub for this video ✏️

@jxmieblake 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting 🙏🏻

@EmoryJacob 4 жыл бұрын

this is fantastic. I get my push 2 this week

@YoloMonstaaa 4 жыл бұрын

Have fun!! 😁

@DavidBakhash 5 жыл бұрын

DUUUDEEE! SO GOOD WHAT

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@alexedev 5 жыл бұрын

this is super helpful!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@googull271 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks...great video!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sykromsmile6303 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@chaotangco 5 жыл бұрын

so beautiful , best push 2 performance using that grand, so tasty, so much respect for this artist

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@jerzyboy24music 4 жыл бұрын

Love what your doing and where can I get a Push exactly like yours and I love the video

@nratter 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Loved this video and subscribed to get more like this. Jnthn Stein is another person I follow that plays soulful stuff on the Push. If you're familiar with his videos, how does your style of playing differ from his on this instrument? Thanks!

@ihsanthehealer403 4 жыл бұрын

You played so fantastic! Is it okay if I sample a part of what you played in this video my man?

@shitmandood 4 жыл бұрын

The video has definitely confirmed my suspicions about Push 2 being an instrument. I wonder if the recent Launchpad systems can be used similarly.

@BenCoeMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, the old launchpads can be used the same way too. The chromatic key layout is the way of the future and lets you really be free with improvising. I've been doing it since I got a launchpad a few years ago. Here's a recent example kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grtzda6m09TOcnk.html

@edthewave 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! I've been looking at Isomorphic keyboards and I may have to use something like this or a Novation Launchpad. How would you play something like Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier on something like this?

@delovechannel 4 жыл бұрын

2 Things! 1.How did you do this? 2.Can i sing over this song? Love it!

@Veikka 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Veikka thank you! 🙏🏻

@aptudo 4 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with the Linnstrument? Same grid layout, but with some crazy cool ways to bend notes and change the sound by rocking your fingers on the individual squares.

@aurelhollowgram 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! and you suggest a theme for another video: do the same thing as this one, but more in depth;) is it possible ?? thank you for your videos. interesting very

@natefulton2941 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie, I’m new to the Push 2, you really inspired me to get more into this instrument. I’m a vocalist and songwriter, but I don’t play piano or guitar. Any help from you is greatly appreciate.

@jxmieblake 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you’ve been enjoying your Push 2 😊

@falaxie 5 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome. :)

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@subrift 4 жыл бұрын

This inspires me to start playing with my push more 🙌 Should I learn how to play piano as well or do you think it’s okay not to delve into it much? I know how to build scales and basic chords but I don’t know whether I should put in the time into piano or the push... I am a decent producer but I want to be able to play live with musicians.

@lo_end_frequencies2626 4 жыл бұрын

why not both? the theory is the same on any instrument. you wanna be a good producer? or do you wanna be a good musician that can produce play [X] instruments including the push?

@Dmyra 2 жыл бұрын

really nice! would you see the sense of if playing in a Major chromatic, to just learn the minor shapes so as not to be switching..?

@fortymileswest 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! What is the piano sound you are using? Is a Ableton stock sound?

@bigfuzzztv787 4 жыл бұрын

Dope,...

@thabangramodipa 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I see how you design and colour individual chords. I’d love to know how you decide what chords go well together in a sequence... In other words how do you ‘progress’ from one chord to the next. Keep it coming mate this is gold

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea for a video! Short answer is to learn about relative notation and then experiment 😊 Thanks for supporting!

@leofiorito2328 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Jamie! I Would love to know more about the isomorphic scale. Would you know any books or reference material? Keep on the great work! Cheers from BRASIL

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t know of any books about isomorphic layouts. Going to look into it now though 😊

@lecosmique 5 жыл бұрын

Man... just happened over here. Great vid. Subbed and liked.

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting 🙏🏻

@lexel007 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking awesome 👏🏻 i want to sell my Pisano, buy push 2 and practice enough to play like you 🔥

@JustinWoo Жыл бұрын

Which piano sample are you using for this? Is it the Ableton grand piano with a lot of sustain / reverb? Sounds BEAUTIFUL.

@lkym2481 2 жыл бұрын

@Jamie Blake, what piano VST are you using? Sounds so good!

@gregoryschimanski7689 4 жыл бұрын

Top

@luxurychapters6826 5 жыл бұрын

I think you would really like the synthstrom deluge if you like the push 2

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Dope I’ll check it out!

@88mokeyz8k 3 жыл бұрын

Insanliciously Done🏋🏋🏋🏋🎯

@RandomNoise 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial. Subbed:-)

@jxmieblake 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chrisgou123 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you please tell me what plugin and sound you are using for this performance if you don't mind? I'm just blown away by the pad pressure sensitivity.

@desertsol44 3 жыл бұрын

I second this!

@eumsm 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jamie, have you tried to play like this on an Akai Force?

@TURBONERD 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do this with other input devices? I've got a launchpad but I'm currently too broke to buy any new controllers and I've been needing the piano sound.