2.3 arranging drums

Variation in a drum pattern can bring different levels of energy throughout a track. This can then be used to further help achieve the objective that you are trying to reach for your audience.

1 | Create A Pattern

Write a 1-bar drum pattern using the sequencer by putting the snare on 2 & 4, the kick on beat 1, adding 2-5 more kicks, and some closed hihats.

2 | Low Energy Section

Create a low energy version of your drum groove by removing the kick and hihats.

3 | Medium Energy Section

Create a medium energy section by removing the closed hihats.

4 | Ending Section

Create another medium energy section by removing the closed and open hihats.

5 | Subtraction

Create suspense by removing a half bar of the drums before the high energy section.