Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Other Vids in this Series:
1 - youtube.com/watch?v=JevhPO5RrCs
2 - youtube.com/watch?v=pZIaGRTVcN8
3 - youtube.com/watch?v=9vKMF9oNBhQ
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5 - youtube.com/watch?v=2BE4jNHroEE
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9 - youtube.com/watch?v=U-C-Yt4-G7M
10 - youtube.com/watch?v=q19XjiTURTQ

Hey everyone! This video should provide an overall understanding of what rhythm and meter are and how they determine a song's "flow" and "feel"; as well as how you can manipulate them to your advantage!

For the second part involving more ableton and less theory, please visit Live Producers Online! Free for 30 days!
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My old theory vids:
youtube.com/watch?v=QITAWtI5-bs

More Info on Rhythm and Meter:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metre_(music)

Musical Examples:
Steve Reich - It's Gonna Rain: youtube.com/watch?v=vugqRAX7xQE
John Cage Organ Project: https://universes.art/en/specials/john-cage-organ-project-halberstadt/
Toto - Rosanna: youtube.com/watch?v=qmOLtTGvsbM
Discover - So Insane: youtube.com/watch?v=PzYoHWkR5f4
Electrocado - Scribble: facebook.com/electrocado/videos/10153136154738557

More info on the Perdie Shuffle:
youtube.com/watch?v=T1j1_aeK6WA

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The Software I use to make my videos are:

Open Broadcaster Software
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Davinci Resolve 14 amzn.to/2rImiuW

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A Computer (I built mine, but you can buy if you want, that's fine)

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