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How To Write Drum Music for a Song
You Can Follow these General Steps: Remember, writing drum music for a song is a creative process, and there are no strict rules. Trust your musical instincts, experiment, and be open to exploring different ideas and approaches. The goal is to create a drum part that serves the song, enhances its musicality, and adds depth…
Read MoreSong Form 3 Tier Blocks and How to Use Them
The 3 tier blocks is an organized way to start mapping out your song form while listening to the song you are about to chart. While listening to your song, use the quick dropdown menus in each block to map out your song. Select top Song Form block to open a quick dropdown menu of…
Read MoreMain Menu, Drum Chart Information Header and Footer
Main Menu The main menu is located at the top of every drum chart. Drum Chart Information Header The drum chart information header is where you can add all song information for easy assess. Keeping this information consistent. When returning to a chart months later, you will have an easy time remembering the song.Chart NameEnter…
Read MoreHow to Tap Out The Tempo Using the Metronome
How to Tap the Tempo on a Laptop, iPad or Tablet In your new chart, select the metronome icon to open the control dropdown menu. The play button starts and stops the metronome click and the blinking light in the header of your chart. You can also click on the chart header to start and…
Read MoreHow to Migrate Your Legacy Charts into the New Drum Chart Builder App
Move your charts into the new version of Drum Chart Builder A Note to Legacy Users from Liz Ficalora Thank you for using the legacy version of Drum Chart Builder. I hope this migration process for your charts is simple and easy for you to do. You will find the new version of Drum Chart…
Read MoreYour Account Page Tutorial
Display Name: Use to add a name for your accountLogin and logout and Delete your accountAppearance: Choose between Light or Dark Mode Subscription: Your subscription length and expiration date. Here you can upgrade subscription, Restore subscriptions and Cancel subscriptions.Cached Data: To remove cache from the app.Application Settings:Limit playback: Choose how many bars you would like…
Read MoreYour Pattern Library and Preset Library Tutorial
Your pattern library is located on the Patterns page. Select the icon Pattern that is in the bottom menu of the app. Pattern Library Cards You can edit and delete your pattern library from this pattern card. Selecting the blue icon to edit and the red trash icon to delete. Select the play icon to…
Read MoreYour Setlist Library Tutorial
Your Setlist Library and It’s Features Search and Add a New Setlist Search setlist library by band name and venue name. Select ADD SETLIST to build a new setlist. Setlist Library Card Features See band name and venue name.See day, date and time of your performance.Use the setlist card to View Setlist (eye icon), Edit…
Read MoreYour Chart Library Tutorial
Your Chart Library and its Features Search and Add a Chart Search chart library by name and artist name. Select ADD CHART to build a new chart. Chart Library Card Features See chart name, band name and the name of the user who built the chart.See feel, time signature and BPM of the chartUse the…
Read MoreYour Home Page Tutorial
The Dashboard is where you can see current upcoming performances to shared charts.
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