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Acoustic Composition – III: Rhythm
4 Topics
What are the most common unpitched percussion instruments?
What are rudiments and do I need to know them?
What’s the deal with drum set notation?
Conclusion
Acoustic Composition – IV: Form
4 Topics
What does developmental material mean?
How do composers transition between sections of songs?
How do composers transition between keys?
Conclusion
Acoustic Composition – V: Texture
4 Topics
Can you create an interesting texture for a solo instrument?
Can texture be a story telling device?
How can I be more creative in my use of texture?
Conclusion
Acoustic Composition – VI: Timbre
4 Topics
Does it matter which instrument plays the melody?
Can two non-similar instruments play the same thing at the same time?
What are extended techniques and can I use them in my music?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition
Electronic Composition – I: Melody
4 Topics
What does DAW stand for?
What is MIDI?
What is piano roll and how does it work?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition – II: Harmony
4 Topics
What are pads?
What are loops?
What’s an arpeggiator?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition – III: Rhythm
4 Topics
What’s a step sequencer?
Why are drum machines so important in electronic music?
How can I make simple grooves sound more complicated?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition – IV: Form
4 Topics
What is song form?
Why is song form so prevalent in popular music?
What are some common variations of song form?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition – V: Texture
4 Topics
How do electronic composers layer sounds?
What is a saturated spectrum, and what does it mean?
Can Texture be understood differently in electronic music?
Conclusion
Electronic Composition – VI: Timbre
4 Topics
How do electronic composers classify sounds?
What does DSP mean and should I use effects?
What does wet/dry mean?
Conclusion
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Electronic Composition – III: Rhythm

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Opening Questions

  • What’s a step sequencer?
  • Why are drum machines so important in electronic music?
  • How can I make simple grooves sound more complicated?
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