Part 3 of The Progressive Rock Method's How to Program and Edit Progressive Rock Drums takes the material covered in Part 2 to the next level and applies it to a vocal progressive rock song with several meter changes.
As in the previous tutorial, the bass drum, snare, and toms are recorded first. A discussion follows about how to use the hi-hat and ride cymbals to create a sense of continuity over complicated changes. Finally, the crashes are added.
The end result is you will see how to program a drum beat over complicated material that not only flows, but enhances the music.
- Learn to apply a simple tracking process to complicated material
- Discover a secret technique used by professional drummers, such as Vinnie Colaiuta, to create a compelling sense of flow over complicated meter changes
- Concepts introduced in the first two videos of this series are expanded and applied to new material, showing you how to program drum parts that enhance your music
Although Progressive Rock by title, the content is well presented and generalizable.
The Prog Rock music is a refreshing change up from electronica.
Excellent series!
Keep it com in’!
Thanks! We’ve got several more to come.
I LOVE your comment, thanks! I was concerned that the appeal of the series might be limited due to the its namesake genre being a small, niche one. Glad to hear that’s not the case!