How to WriteBetter Snare Rhythms.Download Tutorial as PDFincludes MIDI + WAV file examplesIf the link above does not work, paste this into your browser:https://hackmusictheory.com/album/2806684/snare-rhythms Intro.While it’s normal
How to WriteBetter Snare Rhythms.Download PDF Tutorialincludes MIDI + WAV file examplesIf the link above does not work, paste this into your browser:https://hackmusictheory.com/album/2806684/snare-rhythms Intro.While it’s normal
How to Write Heavy BASS Lines Step 1. Syncopated OctavesSet up one bar of 4|4 with your grid on 1/16 notes, and your tempo at 110 BPM. You’re gonna start by using only one note, and the octave of that note. We’re using A in our example. So,
How to Write Advanced DRUMS Step 1. PatternSet up two bars of 4|4 with your grid set to 1/16 notes, and your tempo at 136 BPM. Now, instead of starting to make your drum beat with the usual kick on beat 1 and snare on the backbeats (like eve
How to Write Locrian BASS Lines Step 1. BasicSet up four bars with an 1/8 note grid, and your tempo at 97 BPM. You’re gonna start by writing a basic bass line that plays every 1/8 note. This creates momentum. We’re in B Locrian here, which is
How to Write a Beautiful CHORD Progression Step 1. Beauty Set your grid to 1/16 notes and your tempo to 113 BPM. We’re in the key of A minor here, which is just all the white notes from A to A.Right, so the first step to writing a beautiful
How to Write a BASS Line with Harmony Step 1. Low Harmony is when two or more notes are played together. And sadly, it’s rare to hear harmony in a bass line. The word “line” is actually used to convey the fact that it’s a melody, not a harmo
How to Write a Standout MELODY Step 1. First ImpressionsThere are many ways to write a standout melody, but it’s difficult to improve on the method PJ Harvey uses in her new single “A Child’s Question, August”. That’s because nothing grabs o
How to Write a Locrian RIFF FREE: Download This Tutorial as PDFIncludes multitrack MIDI example Step 1. OctavesSet your grid to 1/16 notes and your tempo to 97 BPM. You’re gonna start by writing a creative pattern using only octaves. If you’
How to Write a Catchy MELODY FREE: Download This Tutorial as PDFIncludes multitrack MIDI example Step 1. ScaleThere are two types of catchy melodies: annoyingly repetitive ones you can’t stop singing but actually hate, and awesome ones that
How to Write Energetic BASS Lines Step 1. Rhythmic Energy There’s a super energetic bass line in the new single “No Reason” by The Chemical Brothers. To write a bass line like this, you need a lot of movement. Not just rhythmic movement, but
How to Write a Lydian MELODY FREE: Download This Tutorial as PDFIncludes multitrack MIDI example Simple music can be great music. Depeche Mode’s lead single “Ghosts Again” from their new album “Memento Mori” is proof. It has a well-written an
Periphery “Atropos” Polymeter Formula Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s original polymeter r
How to Write DRUMS like Periphery Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s original polymeter recip
Periphery Drums in 2 Steps Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s original polymeter recipe, the
Periphery “Atropos” Drums in 2 Steps Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s original polymeter re
How to Write Polymeter DRUMS Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s original polymeter recipe, th
How to Write Polymeter DRUMS like Periphery “Atropos” Step 1. Kick in 7The new Periphery single “Atropos” (from the album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre) opens with a classic djent polymeter, which we love! Staying true to Meshuggah’s orig
Polyphia “Ego Death” Type RIFF in 3 Steps Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By addi
Polyphia “Ego Death” Riff Formula Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By adding bass
Polyphia type riff in 3 steps Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By adding bass note
How to Write RIFFS like Polyphia Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By adding bass n
Polyphia Riff in 3 Steps Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By adding bass notes bel
Polyphia type riff in 3 minutes Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By adding bass no
How to Write a RIFF like Polyphia "Ego Death" Step 1. BassThe first thing you notice in the opening riff of “Ego Death” by Polyphia is that there are two layers. There’s a bass line and a lead melody all in one riff, played by one guitar. By