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How to make beats: An in-depth guide to beat production
Learn how to make beats for a song with this in-depth guide, where we cover everything from the tools you'll need to how to sequence your own rhythms.
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How to choose a DAW as a beginner
In this in-depth guide, we break down how to choose a DAW as a beginner that's best for you, covering everything from budget to unique features and more.
What is a MIDI keyboard?
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What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations
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Creating your music career: A step-by-step blueprint for success
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Ableton Live Lite: How to get started (free project file included)
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Triads in music: Basic types and how to use them
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FL Studio user tries Ableton Live for the first time
Watch along as FL Studio veteran iBEENART tries his hand at producing beats in Ableton Live Lite for the first time.
The pentatonic scale: What it is and how it’s used in music
Explore the pentatonic scale and learn how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.
What is a bridge in a song? How to write a bridge
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Making a beat in Ableton Live for the first time (free project file included)
Join us in a rapper's first production session to explore the fundamentals of making a beat in Ableton Live.