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Posted by: maharzan May 10 2009, 08:23 AM

Hey all,

I have a 35-40 sec guitar clip and I want to have a backup track for that. I am not a drummer so struggling to put the drum layout myself. So, it would be great if any of you who are masters of drum programming help me out.

If anyone is interested please drop in a line and I will post my clip.

Thanks,
m

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 10 2009, 09:48 AM

Sure thing, tho I'm leaving for rehearsals in 40mins
and will get back after few hours.
You need drums only?

Posted by: maharzan May 10 2009, 11:41 AM

Hey Muris,

Yes, just the drums for now, although the chord would be good too. The scale is basically Cm and Cm (harmonic) ..

Tempo : 120

Timing 4/4

I do not know much theory so please excuse me. I think it is not sounding good with regular beating so I have tried some army marching type of beat. Hopefully, you can help me here.

Let me know if you need anything. I have attached both with drums and without drums version. This is a very rough take. I still need to practice it so please bear with me.

Thanks,
maharzan

Posted by: Jesse May 10 2009, 11:43 AM

funny! Wondering, is the guitar intune?

Posted by: maharzan May 10 2009, 11:54 AM

haha.. perhaps not. need to check.

Posted by: David Wallimann May 10 2009, 06:37 PM

Cool idea man, sounds very pirate like to me.
I like the drums you wrote actually, it just needs a cool bass line to tie drums and guitars together...

Posted by: maharzan May 10 2009, 07:13 PM

Hi David,

Thanks. I still need to learn more about drums, timing / velocities / fills. I think it is little monotonous. Perhaps Muris can come up with a varying beat.

Cheers!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 10 2009, 11:21 PM

I think slightly faster tempo could sound a bit better. If you like this groove style (like in the beginning) then try to use some country groove as a starting point. I think you should first lay down the basic drums pattern, and then try to play your lead tune as precisely as you can so they are perfectly synced together. Then put out the parts of the groove that you don't need and make some feels, one by one, and later create bass track that will really make this interesting as David suggested.

Posted by: maharzan May 11 2009, 02:53 AM

Thanks Ivan for your suggestions. I don't have much idea on country music. I will see what I can find.

Regarding tempo, I can't play the last part when its faster. You can even notice that not all notes ring at this speed (as of now).

Yep, I just tried the basic metronome type of drums (only bass drum layout) and then recorded the song.. and later filled the snares but came out it was not in sync (or drums may not have fitted exactly)..

Still need to learn a lot of theory and practice, practice..

Posted by: TylerT May 12 2009, 02:00 AM

Hey man. I am a drummer as well as a guitarist so I can record live drums (electronic ) for you if you would like. Id be happy to help you out. Let me know. Thanks

edit:Ah, sorry didn't read when Muris said hes got it covered. My bad. Ill be your backup then

Posted by: maharzan May 12 2009, 03:58 AM

Thank you Tyler. Perhaps we can collaborate on future projects. I have quite many compositions (pop / rock / alternative songs (local language)). I am looking forward to learn more theory and practicing guitar here and start composing instrumentals too. You are all welcome to give me a hand then. Form a virtual band ?