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Turning Arpeggiation Into a Melody: Part 1

Introduction: From Rigid to Fluid A melody is the featured lead in a song, often sung, and always full of expression. Arpeggiations, on the other hand, are repetitive sequences of notes played in a specific order. While they might seem …

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Turning Arpeggiation into a Melodic Conversation

When you strip back the layers of music to its core, you often find parallels with human speech. The journey of transforming an arpeggiation into a melody is akin to crafting a conversation, complete with questions, answers, and statements that …

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Exploring the Half-Time Feel in Music

Rhythm determines feel. Among the endless rhythmic techniques, the half-time feel stands out as a special one. This article will break down its components and demonstrate its transformative effect on music. Understanding Half-Time Half-time is a rhythmic technique that slows …

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Making Your Drum Pattern Bounce with Velocity

Introduction to Drum Velocity Drum velocity is a crucial aspect of creating dynamic and engaging drum patterns in music production. When programming drums, especially in genres like hip-hop, EDM, or pop, manipulating the velocity of each drum hit can make …

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Know your EDM: Dub Music

A big thanks to King Tubby, for bringing a new genre into the music scene: Dub. Dub is a genre that grew out of the reggae-filled streets of Jamaica. It was created by significantly manipulating and reshaping existing recordings while …

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