The Covid-19 issue here in Japan has not been as bad as some other countries, especially since we are so close to China, however the Governments has strongly urged to to stay home if possible. Business are only open for daily necessities etc. However this has not stopped us from doing music. This is our …
As we all are aware, with the Covid19 running rampant, it is hard to get to together to do music. But thanks to modern technology we are able to combine our productions together. We are all in different locations but all live in Japan. We have not been able to do our Sunday sessions recently …
A quick beat I punched out on Ableton Live. The main focus here was playing the bass line and the chords and the same time. Notice that is sounds like a key chords change at 0:42 sec. It is not a change, it is simply the bass root changing. Check below for the Free MID …
I decide to purchase a new microphone, the Shure 57. I don’t really sing or rap however I did need a decent microphone to record my voice for tutorial videos, so I also bought a pop filter. The Shure 57 is a great sounding microphone on the lower cost scale. It is very sensitive and …
A lot of piano / keyboard learners, especially people who are self taught wonder how to use the sustain pedal. I myself actually had to self teach myself. What does the sustain pedal do? Basically, the sustain pedal will also you to maintain the sound of a note once a key has been depressed. This …
When making R&B or Neo Soul, a good keyboard may be on the priority list, however it is not always necessary. A decent keyboard replicating a good rhodes or epiano sound will cost from $2,000 and upwards. If you already have a nice keyboard for gigging then fine, however if you are a bedroom producer, …
Lets have another look at what makes Neo Soul Piano Chords so different. What about R&B chords? Whats the difference? R&B and Neo Soul tends to fall into a similar category, however many see Neo Soul as “recreating” the original R&B sounds from 70s or even further back. R&B is often seen as the commercialized …
Most people may know what an MPC is but what about an MPD? Well an MPC would actually have sounds in the hardware either pre-recorded or sampled. The MPC is known as one of the main tools for Hip Hop through the 90’s and is still popular at present. An MPD on the other hand …
Have you ever tried using your ears to work out the chords for your favourite songs? I often do and I myself often have difficulties.
Listen to these three chords What makes them sound so scary sounding and unsettling? Can you work out, what the chords are? (Hint Hitchcock, Bond)
