Drums - concepts
With
Paul Whalley
What's in the course
26 lessons (1h 42m) · 1 free
01. Guitar part - concepts
1:37
02. Guitar part
4:58
03. Vocals - concepts
1:22
04. ASSIGNMENT: Recreate the guitar production
0:37
05. Vocals
9:42
06. CHALLENGE #1: BUILD THE VOCAL ARRANGEMENT AND HOOK
07. Backing vocals
4:07
08. Keys and synths - concepts
0:54
09. Keys & synthesizers
9:38
10. Bass - concepts
1:01
11. Bass
5:24
12. Drums - concepts
You are here0:58
13. Drums
9:49
14. ASSIGNMENT: Recreate the drum production
0:32
15. Effects and Atmospheric parts - concepts
1:09
16. Effects and Atmospheric parts
5:53
Lesson transcript
Drum Lesson Overview
Hey, guys!
In this next section, we're going to be having a look at the drums of the song. When dealing with drums, I find good sample choices really important in modern pop music.
Key Points
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Choose Good Samples:
- Make sure your sounds are good and well thought out.
- Ensure all samples work together.
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Simplify Your Task:
- Good sample choices make your job really, really easy.
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Adding Special Magic:
- Enhance your drums by chopping those loops and sounds up.
- Glue them all together using your master bus for your drums.
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Processing Tricks:
- I'll show you some of the processing tricks I've used in this lesson.
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Paul Whalley is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter with a deliberately broad sound. He spent years on the road as a touring session musician with artists including Mumford & Sons and Ellie Goulding. Classically trained, he holds an undergraduate degree in instrumental performance and a Master's in composition from the Guildhall School of Music. Since moving from touring into production and songwriting he has worked with artists such as NAO, Wretch 32 and Nina Nesbitt, and played on top-40 records around the world, including Little Mix's 'Shout Out to My Ex'. He is based at Tileyard Studios in north London, where he writes and produces for major UK labels and develops new artists. On MusicGurus he and Emmi Green deconstruct a pop record from scratch - every arrangement and production decision laid bare - for songwriters and producers who want to hear how hit records are really built.
