This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of rhythms and patterns in drum programming, understand and be able to use basic beat patterns, talk about beat rhythms, and build unique and progressive beats from their own sample libraries. Read more.
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Who this course is for:
- Students who are making tracks, but want a better handle on how to program drums.
- Students are interested in electronic music and want to learn the fundamentals of drum programming.
What you’ll learn:Â
- Understand and be able to use basic beat patterns and build unique and progressive beats
- The 6 keys to understanding meter and pulse
- The 3 most important elements of the drum pattern
- The 5 keys to a drum groove with “feel”
- The most important elements to the “basic pattern”
- The top 5 reasons to add “swing” to your patterns
Requirements:Â
- Students should be comfortable with an audio sequencing application (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Fruity Loops, etc.) Any audio sequencer will work.
- Students should be ready to make tracks using beats!
- Sample libraries are not required. Samples will be provided.
- Students do not need to know how to read music, rhythms, or any music theory.
This course uses Ableton Live and some Logic, but it will be easy to follow along on whatever program you are most comfortable with. We will start the class off with basic rhythm theory, and learning where typically we put the kick, the snare, and the hi-hats. Then we will learn to adapt that pattern to work for a number of different styles.
This is a class designed for music producers who are ready to get serious about drum programming. The art of programming drums on a MIDI grid, in drum machines, or with audio files can be tricky to master, but when you finish this class, your tracks will have the extra energy that comes from professional drum tracks.
Also in the class we will be doing a number of analysis projects. That just means we will load up some tracks, and reconstruct the beat in the track. Doing this will help us to see how those beats are built, and guide us in making our own beats.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned rhythms and patterns in drum programming.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about drum programming patterns and all.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Welcome And Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| About Me | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tools | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Working With Beats On The Grid | |||
| Making Beats In Your Audio Sequencer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Making Beats With The MIDI Grid | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Reading The Timeline | |||
| The Bar | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Beat Or Pulse | 00:00:00 | ||
| The 8th And 16th | 00:00:00 | ||
| Meter | 00:00:00 | ||
| Counting Bars | 00:00:00 | ||
| Reading Drum Patterns | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Elements Of The Drum Pattern | |||
| The Three Essentials | 00:00:00 | ||
| Percussion | 00:00:00 | ||
| More Cymbals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Other Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Where To Find Good Drum Samples For Free | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - What We Look For In A Drum Pattern | |||
| Building A Groove | 00:00:00 | ||
| Variation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modulation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simplicity And Genre | 00:00:00 | ||
| Feel Or Swing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - The Basic Pattern | |||
| The Basic Pattern Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Basic Pattern | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding Off-Beats | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Importance Of Tempo | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Building On The Basic Pattern | |||
| Dynamics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding Variation With Percussion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Syncopation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Swing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Humanism | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Genre 1: Programming A House Beat | |||
| About Genres | 00:00:00 | ||
| Finding Our Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Basics Of A House Beat | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding More Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Dynamics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Analysis: Sam Paganini, Satellite | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Analysis: Daft Punk | |||
| Finding The Right Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Building The Pattern | 00:00:00 | ||
| Swing Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Wrap Up | |||
| What Next: Samplers, Effects, And Sound Design | 00:00:00 | ||
| Thanks For Watching | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Students who are making tracks, but want a better handle on how to program drums.
- Students are interested in electronic music and want to learn the fundamentals of drum programming.
What you’ll learn:Â
- Understand and be able to use basic beat patterns and build unique and progressive beats
- The 6 keys to understanding meter and pulse
- The 3 most important elements of the drum pattern
- The 5 keys to a drum groove with “feel”
- The most important elements to the “basic pattern”
- The top 5 reasons to add “swing” to your patterns
Requirements:Â
- Students should be comfortable with an audio sequencing application (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Fruity Loops, etc.) Any audio sequencer will work.
- Students should be ready to make tracks using beats!
- Sample libraries are not required. Samples will be provided.
- Students do not need to know how to read music, rhythms, or any music theory.
This course uses Ableton Live and some Logic, but it will be easy to follow along on whatever program you are most comfortable with. We will start the class off with basic rhythm theory, and learning where typically we put the kick, the snare, and the hi-hats. Then we will learn to adapt that pattern to work for a number of different styles.
This is a class designed for music producers who are ready to get serious about drum programming. The art of programming drums on a MIDI grid, in drum machines, or with audio files can be tricky to master, but when you finish this class, your tracks will have the extra energy that comes from professional drum tracks.
Also in the class we will be doing a number of analysis projects. That just means we will load up some tracks, and reconstruct the beat in the track. Doing this will help us to see how those beats are built, and guide us in making our own beats.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned rhythms and patterns in drum programming.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about drum programming patterns and all.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction | |||
| Welcome And Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| About Me | 00:00:00 | ||
| Tools | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Working With Beats On The Grid | |||
| Making Beats In Your Audio Sequencer | 00:00:00 | ||
| Making Beats With The MIDI Grid | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 - Reading The Timeline | |||
| The Bar | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Beat Or Pulse | 00:00:00 | ||
| The 8th And 16th | 00:00:00 | ||
| Meter | 00:00:00 | ||
| Counting Bars | 00:00:00 | ||
| Reading Drum Patterns | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Elements Of The Drum Pattern | |||
| The Three Essentials | 00:00:00 | ||
| Percussion | 00:00:00 | ||
| More Cymbals | 00:00:00 | ||
| Other Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Where To Find Good Drum Samples For Free | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - What We Look For In A Drum Pattern | |||
| Building A Groove | 00:00:00 | ||
| Variation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Modulation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Simplicity And Genre | 00:00:00 | ||
| Feel Or Swing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 - The Basic Pattern | |||
| The Basic Pattern Overview | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Basic Pattern | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding Off-Beats | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Importance Of Tempo | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Building On The Basic Pattern | |||
| Dynamics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding Variation With Percussion | 00:00:00 | ||
| Syncopation | 00:00:00 | ||
| Swing | 00:00:00 | ||
| Humanism | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 - Genre 1: Programming A House Beat | |||
| About Genres | 00:00:00 | ||
| Finding Our Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| The Basics Of A House Beat | 00:00:00 | ||
| Adding More Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Dynamics | 00:00:00 | ||
| Analysis: Sam Paganini, Satellite | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Analysis: Daft Punk | |||
| Finding The Right Sounds | 00:00:00 | ||
| Building The Pattern | 00:00:00 | ||
| Swing Elements | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Wrap Up | |||
| What Next: Samplers, Effects, And Sound Design | 00:00:00 | ||
| Thanks For Watching | 00:00:00 | ||
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