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                  MIDI BASS AND DRUMS                                                                    CHAPTER



















                     Learning Outcomes                                                                            95%


                     The student will be able to:
                        Create and manipulate MIDI bass lines and drum patterns using BandLab.
                        Understand the role of bass and drums in supporting harmony and rhythm.
                        Develop skills in using MIDI technology for music production.
                        Recreate the beat of popular songs using MIDI instruments.
                        Enhance rhythm and dynamic control in digital music composition.





                            INTRODUCTION TO MIDI BASS AND DRUMS


                  MIDI technology allows musicians to create and manipulate bass lines and drum patterns digitally. In this
                  lesson, students will learn how to compose their own bass lines and drum grooves over an instrumental
                  track using MIDI instrumentation in BandLab.

                  Why MIDI for Bass and Drums?
                      Allows precise control over rhythm and dynamics.

                      Easily editable without needing to re-record.
                      Offers a wide variety of drum kits and bass sounds.

                      Can replicate live instruments or create electronic beats.



                            DRUMS AND BEATS

                  Drums provide rhythm and pulse:

                      Pulse: Regular beat listeners tap along with.
                      Tempo: Speed of the pulse (BPM).

                      Measure/Bar: Groups of beats (common: four beats per bar).








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