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REVISIT



                    ▶   MIDI Bass & Drums provide rhythm, groove, and harmonic support.
                    ▶   Drum Kit Essentials: Kick (deep beat), Snare (sharp hit), Hi-Hats (rhythmic texture).
                    ▶   Creating MIDI Drums in BandLab: Program beats using the Drum Grid Editor, sync with tempo, and adjust
                      velocity for a natural feel.
                    ▶   MIDI Basslines: Follow root notes, sync with kick drum, use octave jumps and syncopation for variation.
                    ▶   Steps in BandLab: Add MIDI tracks, choose bass and drum sounds, program notes, refine with velocity and
                      timing.
                    ▶   Activity: Recreate “Memories” by Maroon 5—analyze bass and drums, program in MIDI, and refine for a polished
                      sound.








                                                   HANDS-ON PROJECT



                  PROJECT NAME: MIDI Bass and Drums in BandLab
                  Objective:
                  1.  Program a MIDI bassline and drum beat using BandLab’s Mix Editor.

                  2.  Quantize rhythms for precise groove and timing.

                  3.  Experiment with layering sounds and effects to enhance musical creativity.
                  4.  Combine bass and drum elements into a polished 4-bar loop.


                  Phase 1: Understanding Basslines


                  What is a Bassline?
                  A bassline is a repeating low-pitched rhythm pattern that provides the foundation of a song.


                  Famous Basslines
                  “Another One Bites the Dust” – Queen

                  “Stand By Me” – Ben E. King

                  “24K Magic” – Bruno Mars

                  Common Bass Instruments
                  Electric Bass

                  Double Bass

                  Synth Bass (808s, Moog, etc.)







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