Drum Patterns with GarageBand

Question 1

0. Equipment

Answer 1

1. iPads
2. Headphones
3. Digital AV

Question 2

2. Get Familiar with Beat Sequencer (5)

Answer 2

1. new project, beat sequencer
2. “visual interface makes it easy to build a drum pattern”
3. The grid has 16 squares
4. Power button, playhead
5. Tap steps in the grid
6. Random button
7. Pattern button
8. Section view for longer patterns

Question 3

1. Introduction (5)

Answer 3

1. Welcome, introductions, have you used GarageBand before?
2. Expectations: you will find out how easy it is to create drum patterns even if youve never played drums. Beat sequencer provides a simple interface to visualize rhythm and quickly build and edit drum grooves.
3. By the end you will (1) navigate beat sequencer, (2) understand drum sounds and their roles within kits, (3) create a unique drum pattern

Question 4

3. Get Familar with Drum Sounds (5)

Answer 4

1. Three ways to customize (1) different instruments in the kit, (2) different kits, (3) variation between steps
2. Solo individual insruments in the kit, kick, toms, snare, hi-hat
3. Demo range of kits
4. Variation with with Velocity, Note Repeat, and chance
5. Demo recording

Question 5

4. Hands on with Beat Sequencer (10)

Answer 5

1. Pass out iPads and headphones.
2. 10 minutes to experiment and make a custom beat using the tools

Question 6

5. Celebration and Wrap-up (5)

Answer 6

1. Show and tell
2. What parts of the sequencer did you use?
3. From scratch or presets
4. Show how to save
5. Come to notes and chords, soundscapes, building your song and making beats with swizz