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Orchestrate Drum Patterns for Better Beats 

 

 

Orchestrate Drum Patterns for Better Beats

 

Beginner beats usually use only three elements of the drum kit. So, in this lesson you'll learn how to make pro beats by voicing them over the whole kit. But first... Tea!

 

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Better Beats in 1 Second. Seriously! 

 

 

Better Beats in 1 Second. Seriously!

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to improve your drum beats in one second. Seriously. But first… Tea!

 

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How to Make Better Dance Beats 

 

 

How to Make Better Dance Beats

 

In this lesson you'll learn how to improve your four-on-the-floor drum beats. But first… Tea!

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Pro Drum Fills in 4 Steps 

 

 

Drum Fills in 4 Steps

 

In this lesson you’ll learn our 4-step method for making better drum fills. We invite you to work along with us through these steps, so by the end of this lesson, you’ll also have a…

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3 Types of Drum Fills 

 

 

3 Types of Drum Fills

 

In this lesson you’ll learn the three types of drum fills, where to use them, and how to make them. But first... Tea!

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4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines 

 

 

4-Step Hack for Dark Bass Lines

 

In this lesson you’ll learn a simple 4-step hack for writing dark and dissonant bass lines. We invite you to work along with us through the following steps, so by the end of this…

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Melody Rhythm Rule 

 

 

Melody Rhythm Rule

 

Learn how to avoid this rhythmic fault that many songwriters and producers make in their melodies. But first... Tea!

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5-Second Intro Rule 

 

 

5-Second Intro Rule

 

Learn how to use our 5-Second Intro Rule to instantly capture the attention of your listeners, so your songs don’t get skipped. But first... Tea!

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Kick Drum Rule 

 

 

Kick Drum Rule

 

The "Kick Drum Rule" ensures your drum beats not only groove, but also stand out from the crowd. But first... Tea!

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Changing Chords Rule 

 

Changing Chords Rule

 

Are your chord progressions a bit boring? Well don’t worry, cos in this tutorial you’ll learn the one thing you need to change in order to bring your chord progressions to life. And, it only takes a…

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New UK Jazz Rhythms 

Learn how to make a groove inspired by the captivating rhythms of new UK Jazz, using a music theory hack from “Free My Skin” by London collective Steam Down.

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3 Steps to Add Chords to a Bass Line 

Do you have a bass line, but now you wanna learn how to write a chord progression for it? Then simply use these 3 steps!

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and…

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How to Turn an Idea into a Section 

Do you have an idea for a song, but you don’t know where to go next? Then learn how to write a song like a pro, with this new workflow series.

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and…

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How to Write a Song Intro like a Legend 

Learn how to use a music theory hack from Bob Marley “Could You Be Loved” to write a legendary song intro that won’t get skipped!

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TOOL Polymeters • Fear Inoculum (Drums & Bass) 

Instead of watching reaction videos, why not learn a music theory hack from the new TOOL song, and how to use it to write odd time signature bass lines and drum beats! Subtitles/CC available.

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Ed Sheeran Goes Djent 

What does Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber’s song “I Don’t Care” have in common with the metal subgenre Djent? The answer is shocking and eye-opening, so click play to find out now! Subtitles/CC available.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke “ANIMA” Music Theory 

Learn how to write a bass line, using a music theory hack from Thom Yorke (Radiohead) “Traffic” off his new album “ANIMA”. Subtitles/CC available.

Hello revolutionary music makers, we are Kate Harmony and Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and…

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Port Noir “Young Bloods” Music Theory 

Learn how to write a drum beat, using a music theory hack from Port Noir “Young Bloods” (off their new album “The New Routine”). Subtitles/CC available.

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5 Time Signatures in 1

Over the last few weeks, we've been making music from scratch (while on camera), and sharing the unedited footage on YouTube. We did this to expose the best kept secret in music... when you understand theory, making music…

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