Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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In Episode 6 we look at a different way to build the rhythm elements of your music. This is in fact the old way, the way that pre-EDM drummers used to develop their drum parts for a song. This approach is a bit more effort at the start than dropping loops but it does allow you to strengthen your song in a unique way.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:20 Why so long for drums?
00:02:39 Improved Music
00:06:21 What is Rhythm?
00:07:35 Pulse of the Music
00:09:58 Basic Time Counting
00:13:29 Strong on Strong
00:15:53 Role of Drums & Bass
00:19:34 Drum Mistakes
00:19:45 Audio Loops
00:23:12 MIDI Loops
00:24:19 Writing Drums
00:24:41 Drums to Fit Melody
00:27:14 Weight
00:29:45 Expanding
00:37:49 End of Section
00:39:58 Verse 2
00:44:53 A-B
00:45:54 Chorus
00:57:26 Swing
01:00:34 Breaks
01:07:34 Squaring the Circle
01:10:44 Homework
01:14:13 Conclusion