Linear/Polyphonic Drum Patterns, Hi-Hats & Dynamics • Ep 1

Welcome to this Ableton Live course for non-drummers! This series is 4 episodes long (each video containing an interview with Sara Leigh Shaw and 4 techniques demonstrated in Ableton Live 11). The course focused on writing drums using only the MIDI grid. In this lesson, you will learn to build basic drum patterns, realistic hi-hats and learn to understand dynamics/velocity.
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Content of this video:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Interview with drummer/producer Sara Leigh Shaw
09:14 (1) Linear Drum Patterns (Funky Beat)
12:27 This Is How I Publish My Music
13:35 (2) Polyphonic Drum Patterns (House Beat)
17:08 (3) Realistic Drums & Choke Function
19:52 (4) Velocity & Dynamics
23:52 Shoutouts, Masterclasses and LNA's Patreon Fam
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➢ All Lessons: • Course: Writing Drums ...
➢ Episode 1: Linear/Polyphonic Drum Patterns, Hi-Hats & Dynamics: • Linear/Polyphonic Drum...
➢ Episode 2: Understanding Genres, Triplets, 3+3+2 Patterns & Notations: • Understanding Genres, ...
➢ Episode 3: Humanizing MIDI Drums: Swing, Groove, Ghost Notes & Tuning: • Adding Swing, Groove &...
➢ Episode 4: Using DRUM Samples: Sound Design, Drum Racks & Layering: • Using DRUM Samples: So...
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➢ All About Ableton Live Series: • All About Ableton Live
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➢ Writing Drums For Non-Drummers Course: • Course: Writing Drums ...
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[@hilairepaul8102]

I actually can't believe your videos are free. I just discovered your channel i I know im gonna learn so much and find answers ive been looking for for months. Thank you so much !!

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

My pleasure! I also do have Ableton Live course on my website, but plenty of free content :)

[@Bronwyn031]

I was told by several professional drummers that the key to making your programmed drums sound natural and human like is to remember that a drummer only has two hands and two feet. Meaning you don't want to layer up rim shots on top of a snare hit and a tom hit. Most bands or productions DO NOT play with multiple drummers. You can get away with a triangle or cow bell on top of your percussions because those are typical instruments a support player may play to enhance the drummer.

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I can't believe how helpful this session was, you can't imagine how much you've helped me with some of my personal goals!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

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You are the one I wass looking fore. Love and Thankfullness.

[@justjoannec8399]

I think this series will help me a lot. It's so hard that I have creative ideas in my mind and actually very little idea of how to implement them! I think perhaps starting with drums will help. The drums might drive the rest of it to sound a lot better once I learn to do them better! One thing I am finding is that I use Ableton drum clips that I like. I might like the clip but it doesn't have the "soul" that I want for my project. Also the other problem with using the clip. It comes on a kit that has effects on it. I might have no idea what these effects are. I might have no idea how to turn them on and off if I want to do that either! One kit I used had a few synth hits on it. I thought those synth hits were cool. But somehow they had an effect on them which to me made them sound less cool! I didn't know how to undo that! So maybe starting out with making my own kits would be better!

[@draconianrhythms]

I’m loving this mini-series, looking forward to the next one - nice 👌

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! 😁

[@flatspotpersay5168]

awesome lesson for a newbie. i'm ready for the next lesson. thank you

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

Yayy! Happy u liked it! Lesson 2 is out now ☺️

[@noaharpaz]

Great video. Thank you very much!

[@samanthaterry7415]

So cool! Favorite tip is the choke for the hi hat cymbals. Had no idea that was an option and it adds so much.

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

Soooo true! I also love that feature! 😍

[@deonnahodges8388]

So good - have been trying to take my MIDI drumming to the next level, and am already learning so much!

[@iamseeingdots]

Love this! Great ideas :) can’t wait for the next episode!

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

Yay! Happy you liked it!

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Glad you enjoy it!

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Great Video Can’t Wait Until The Next One 🔥🔥🔥

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Thanks! Next one coming on Sunday! :D

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Thanks 👍

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Yay awesome to hear!

[@Andri-Mar]

Haha always learning something new. Didn’t know that I could randomise selected part of beat. So cool! Thank you!

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

Awesome!

[@ChristaGeek]

This was sooo helpful! You are amazing at explaining things. Thank you so much!!

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You're so welcome!

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🇿🇦🔥thank LNA

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Thank you so much for this!

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[@CarlaStokes]

Also, "dum packs" got me good hahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

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Hahh still makes me laugh 😂

[@DJ_312]

Holding down the "alt" key you can draw in the midi notes in a straight line :-) @ 17:49

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

hah oh sit, true!! Forgot! Thanks! 😅

[@almendratlilkouatl]

I thought drum meant great nordic tobacco, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@facundob.f8606]

it is possible to randomize this easy way in ableton live 9? anyone can help me?

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Why are your other 3 videos private?

[@LNADoesAudioStuff]

They are not out yet. new vid every Sunday :)

[@CarlaStokes]

Thank you for providing us with these amazing free courses, Liina! :)

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My pleasuire ☺️🎧