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10 Midi - Intro to Advanced Songwriter

How to begin your Advanced Songwriter Assignment:

1.     Open GarageBand à single click on  “Empty” project.
2.     In the bottom right-hand corner, click on the word DETAILS.
3.     Change the following in the settings:
a.    Key Signature – A minor
b.    Time signature – 3/4 Time
4.     Select “Choose” to open the file.
5.     Set up your arrangement track to match the picture below.  If you want, you may also add a 4-bar "interlude" between "Pre-made" and "CYO" (stands for Choose Your Own) sections.
6.     Open the Advanced Songwriter assignment page. Read through the "New Concepts" section. I will be teaching you about inversions  and arpeggios next class, so skip over them for now.
7.    Record the pre-made melody as written.  Put it in the "Pre-Made" section (see picture below).
8.    If there is still time, go to onlinedrummer.com and begin researching 3/4 time drum beats.