New-Advice?

GoGoGadgetGuitar · 11-17-2013, 11:02 PM

Hey. I learned my first instrument almost exactly a year ago. The ukulele. Now I play guitar and bass as well..and have began piano. I've been singing for a year..more serious now than ever. I've just recently got some decent recording equipment. Wish I had a set of drums. I've learned and grown so much in just the one year of all this. My voice shines best when I'm covering songs in a band (that is no longer together) but I'm in need to write something original. Advice! I'm learning different theory stuff.. I need advice on using a DAW program to make drum instrumentals for a song..but I'm so lost and cannot find tutorials..writing songs is hard..I've yet to complete one..any links to articles or videos with anything useful would be awesome.
I wish I could find a serious band!

Mr. Charlie · 11-18-2013, 06:20 AM

Try the Artist subforum on these boards. Someone there may be able to help you.

Plankton · 11-18-2013, 08:11 AM

It would really help to know what DAW you're using.

GoGoGadgetGuitar · 11-18-2013, 11:48 AM

I'm using Ableton Live 9

Plankton · 11-18-2013, 11:50 AM

Ok then. Here ya go:

GoGoGadgetGuitar · 11-18-2013, 01:16 PM

oh yeah I love that guy, he has been helpful. I probably should clarify myself more too though. As far as music theory I guess you would call it. I was wondering exactly how drums fit into a song. Like Bass goes with guitar when you consider the root note? Right? I'm looking for info on like..the relationship..of drums..in a song..to the guitar..and the bass..and such. Melody..Harmony..Rhythm stuff..idk if im making any sense...guess im a newbie at music composition..

Plankton · 11-18-2013, 01:21 PM

Ah, I see. A good friend of mine bought me this book, and (don't laugh) although I haven't read it, I did scan through it and found it to be somewhat handy.

Music Theory For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

A good place to start anyway.

GoGoGadgetGuitar · 12-19-2013, 10:14 PM

Thanks, won't be needing the book though! Still progressing...

11-17-2013, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoGoGadgetGuitar Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3	New-Advice? Hey. I learned my first instrument almost exactly a year ago. The ukulele. Now I play guitar and bass as well..and have began piano. I've been singing for a year..more serious now than ever. I've just recently got some decent recording equipment. Wish I had a set of drums. I've learned and grown so much in just the one year of all this. My voice shines best when I'm covering songs in a band (that is no longer together) but I'm in need to write something original. Advice! I'm learning different theory stuff.. I need advice on using a DAW program to make drum instrumentals for a song..but I'm so lost and cannot find tutorials..writing songs is hard..I've yet to complete one..any links to articles or videos with anything useful would be awesome. I wish I could find a serious band!

11-18-2013, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	It would really help to know what DAW you're using. __________________ See location...

11-18-2013, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Ok then. Here ya go: __________________ See location...

11-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,766	Ah, I see. A good friend of mine bought me this book, and (don't laugh) although I haven't read it, I did scan through it and found it to be somewhat handy. Music Theory For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies A good place to start anyway. __________________ See location...

11-18-2013, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	Try the Artist subforum on these boards. Someone there may be able to help you.

11-18-2013, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
GoGoGadgetGuitar Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3	I'm using Ableton Live 9

11-18-2013, 01:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
GoGoGadgetGuitar Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3	oh yeah I love that guy, he has been helpful. I probably should clarify myself more too though. As far as music theory I guess you would call it. I was wondering exactly how drums fit into a song. Like Bass goes with guitar when you consider the root note? Right? I'm looking for info on like..the relationship..of drums..in a song..to the guitar..and the bass..and such. Melody..Harmony..Rhythm stuff..idk if im making any sense...guess im a newbie at music composition..

12-19-2013, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
GoGoGadgetGuitar Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks, won't be needing the book though! Still progressing...