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In this course, you will :
- Explore the origins and evolution of lo-fi music. Charles then walks you through the features of Ableton Live and Ableton Push.
- Before experimenting with a drum rack and sequencing beats, learn how to play simple chord shapes.
- Discover how to play and create ambient textures to enhance your sound.
- Use the major and minor chord shapes from earlier in the course to track and record a chord progression. Then, in Ableton Push, record a finger-drummed beat and loop it alongside your chord progression. Lay down your bass before beginning to create simple melodies with texture.
- Using Ableton Push, perform a live arrangement of your composed beat. Begin by composing your beat. Then, before playing and recording your beat live, add effects to set the mood.
- Finally, Charles demonstrates how to upload your music to the internet and share it with the world through platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Syllabus :
1. The Ingredients
- History of Lo-Fi Beats
- Introducing Ableton Live and Ableton Push 2
- Chords
- Drums
- Bass
- Textures
2. Building Your Lo-Fi Beat
- Creating a Chord Progression
- Building a Drum Beat
- Laying Down a Bass Part
- Adding Melodic Textures with Effects
3. Arranging and Performing Your Lo-Fi Beat
- Sequencing Your Beat
- Performing Effects Live
- Playing and Recording Your Beat Live
- How and Where to Share Music
