Friedemann Findeisen – Drum-Writing For Non-Drummers (feat. Nippy Noya)

Songwriters/Producers: Watch out…

Except for the vocals, drums are the most essential instrument in any song. According to research from Bristol University, songs on the charts are becoming increasingly danceable. In other words: Not being able to write for drums is a HUGE shortcoming producers/songwriters can’t afford anymore if they want to be able to write commercial music of any kind.

This is an important step-By-Step by step guide for learning how to program, write and notate commercial drum parts. Even if…

You have never written for drums before

…you don’t know how music is read

Since I was a child, I have written my own drum parts. I am totally self-employed-Teaching – listening to hit records, speaking to professional drummers, and reading books. There is also a lot of experimentation.

NNo matter whether you’re looking to learn from a professional drummer or program your own drums, this 4 page course will teach you how.-Hour workshop will teach you how to do it (and much more).

This 4-Hour Course: You’ll Learn…

What psychological influences do grooves have on songwriting? What have the drumset and classical music brought to music? If you want to create commercial Pop music, it is important to understand the purpose of groove.

This is a simple trick that will help you remember the locations of all the instruments in your drum set so it’s not lost again

Drum Notation: The Do’s and Don’ts I have fallen for these traps several times throughout my career, and it has annoyed many drummers. You won’t be confused looks if I show you how to correctly notate drum parts.

This is the instruments section. We will go over all the instruments, how they are notated, where they can be found on a MIDI keyboard, and the various playing styles.

How to notate any thing you wish. This is how to get your drummer to sneeze in rhythm. Want 13 toms? You want 13 toms?

These are the 7 Drum articulations and sounds that you need to know.

The most famous drum beat in the world. We break it down step-by-step until you are familiar with its intricacies.

You know all the drummer’s lingo. You need to be familiar with all the terminology used by drummers.

How a groove is played. Knowing the basics of drum coordination will help to identify the possibilities and limits of each drum part.-writing. Never again will you write a fill-in or groove that is not playable.

These are the 8 essential drum voicings that every songwriter should know. This is essential for any song, no matter the style.

Step by step-By-Step-by-step method for writing parts for the kick drum, hihat, and hihat pedal. Learn from the pros how to do it, and create parts that are easy to use and groove like a mother.

…my secret weapon for drum programming are the 4 hihat strokes as well as 3 groovy velocity curves. This is a must-know in order to write groovy drum parts.

(This is the section on fill.-writing. You can watch Davy Andy Henket, drummer, performing the fill as you follow the notation.

The LAW of Drum-Writing and 7 examples of where the LAW applies. Writing groovy drum pieces, understanding ghost notes, fills, and many other things is possible by applying the LAW.

What European and African music has brought to Western Pop music, and why they are both important in contemporary commercial songwriting. This might surprise you if drum grooves have been your forte for a while.

Learn how to write ghost letters (this is where all your sexy feelings are hiding) and get anyone dancing

The magical relationship between kick drums and bass guitar is my favorite part of the workshop!

Learn how to tap and identify 5 important tempos at any time, anywhere. These are the things you will never forget after watching this section!

This is where drum coordination really pays off!

How to use Double Strokes to your benefit and the most common uses of them in grooves, fills, and hits

…how you can program MIDI drums to sound as natural as they come. This book covers all aspects of programming MIDI drums. This is an example.

(I get asked a lot about this one – the first half of the video is actually programmed, as it says in my video!)

Learn how to use Groove Weight to create grooves for any type of song. This book will help you figure out the best groove for your song.

How to use Standard, Double, and Half Time and what they are different from Standard and Double. Feel the difference.

…the influence from subdivision, accents, and swing/shuffle on a feeling of a groove

How to identify the various types of fills available and when they should be used. Drum fills are the best way to create tension. You will learn how to write a wide variety of fills that can be used in different situations after this workshop.

…the Do’s & Don’ts of writing a full drum score. This is the most important thing to do for your drummer.

Where to place fills with the “Rule of 4”.

This is where we discuss the various terms drummers use. It is important to know the correct words to use when talking to drummers. This shows professionalism and you are able to communicate your needs clearly.

Learn to master the art of elegant drum writing. This includes learning how to prioritize notes and why. You’ll never again write another note if you follow this course.

Learn the 3 types and use them when you need them. A well-placed kick in the rhythm section is just as sexy as any other!

…what “alpha beats” They are the foundation of any groove and their importance. They are the key to groove feel, and they can be used to help you get in the groove faster (explained here by a percussion legend). Nippy Noya)

Learn how to write hits and fills with complex sounds that are simple to learn for all drummers.

How to Use the 3 “rhythmic shapes” To create your own unique grooves. Use this simple visualization technique to achieve complete rhyhmic freedom

…and so much more!

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+ Bonus PDFs Included with Every Exercise

This is called a WorkshopNot a lecture. After watching a series of lessons, you will find several PDFs in the program that can be printed out and filled out. Then, we go through the solutions together so that you can see how I think behind my answers.

The program also has a score system, and a prize for those who paid attention. Consider it a game that can be used to motivate you to pay more attention and keep your eyes open.

+ A FREE Bonus Lesson with a Percussionist Nippy Noya (normally $40.00/h!)

(Nippy We discuss his drumming philosophy as well as how to handle tricky situations on the recording stages.

You also get a 40-Minute interview with world-renowned percussionist Nippy Noya (Chaka Khan and Sting, Billy Cobham …)

Nippy The hourly rate is usually $400, but you can get his thoughts on rhythmic patterns and alpha beats for free if your enroll today!

+ 30 Day Guarantee – Full Refund if You Are Not Happy

You will be my love, I know. “Drum-Writing For Non-Drummers” It is unlike anything else and is the most unique.-depth drum-You can write a course anywhere on the globe.

Let’s suppose you sign up for the program and decide that you don’t like yellow. If this happens, please contact me at [email protected] within 30 days.-Songwriting.com will refund you 100%

And in other words: It’s not a bad idea to give it a shot! You can test the workshop to see if it is for you. You can ask for a refund if it doesn’t.

Testimonials

I guarantee these Testimonials to be true and unaltered by me.

“As a songwriter, arranger, and composer, I wanted to severely brush up on notating drums. I know when drums sound good and when they don’t, so I’ve often kept it to the basics when writing drums. As I’ve progressed with my songwriting, I felt it appropriate to gain a better understanding of how to write drums that have a real groove to further enhance my songs. I enrolled in Friedemann’s self-paced Drum-Writing for Non-Drummers course and I’ve been blown away by the knowledge I’ve gained. I have a much better understanding of how to write better grooves. If you want to learn how to communicate with a drummer and how to properly notate drums on a stave, I recommend taking this course. You’ll be well on your way to producing better music.“ Brandon S.

“Hey Friedemann. I’m loving the course! You’ve done a fantastic job. I’m off for a short break holiday tomorrow for a few days and really excited to be working through it. My goal is to significantly improve my programmed drums and from what I’ve seen in the course so far, I’ve learn’t loads.” – Les D.

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