Groove3 Arranging Rhythm Section Parts Explained [TUTORIAL]

Have you ever wondered why some songs just seem to have everything perfectly in place, with nothing competing and each instrument contributing a key part to the overall sound? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join Groove3 expert Eli Krantzberg for a fun, comprehensive arranging video course on the often-overlooked subject of arranging for your rhythm section. Whether it’s considering the subject of range when dealing with guitars and keys, doubling guitar and bass riffs, experimenting with note length on the bass guitar, or other important concepts, Eli covers it all here, including plenty of musical examples along the way—not to mention closing out with a built-from-scratch track—so you can hear all these ideas in context. These videos are designed for anyone who would like their arrangements to have more clarity, impact, and groove!

Eli begins with a brief discussion on what will be covered in the series, so you’ll have an idea of what’s to come. Then he dives in by covering some various basic rhythms that can serve as the foundational vocabulary for many pop grooves. You’ll also learn how the groove can be significantly affected by the length of the bass notes—short vs. long—and how this affects the bass/kick drum relationship, both when the bass and kick are locked or when they’re playing separate rhythms.

Next, explore the idea of combining two rhythmic parts—one supportive and one dominant—without one getting in the way of the other. This doesn’t happen by accident in your favorite songs, and you’ll learn some effective strategies for accomplishing it in your own songs. Discover the power of ghost notes (or dead notes) in both the bass guitar and drums, and hear how they can transform the groove into something richer and more organic.

Plenty of other topics follow, including fills (three different approaches), dropouts (removing the bass and/or drums for dramatic effect), punches (rhythmic accents to grab the listener’s attention), keys/bass ostinatos (repetitive melodic figures), arranging for keys and guitar, bass/guitar doubling, and more! To close out the course, you’ll follow along as Eli puts together a track from scratch, bringing together everything you’ve learned in the course.

Arranging is absolutely a skill all its own, and far too many people neglect its importance when recording their own songs. When you’re done with this arranging rhythm section parts video course, you’ll be ready to implement these tips and concepts in your very next project, and the results will speak for themselves! Check out the individual arranging video tutorial descriptions for more information and ideas on how these ideas can improve your recordings by leaps and bounds. Learn to master this lost art… Watch “Arranging Rhythm Section Parts Explained®” today.

What You Will Learn:

Tips for combining two different rhythm parts (guitar and keys, for example) so that neither steps on the other’s toes
A vocabulary of basic rhythms that can serve as the foundation in many pop grooves
How note length in the bass part can greatly affect the feel of a groove
Effective use of doubling parts (guitar and bass, bass and keys, etc.) to lend weight and focus
And much more!

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