April 2021 Bandlab Article
New Release from Brian Richardson – “On Hold”
Crazy Crazy fun with this one ! New creation for 2021, please comment, positive or negative as it helps me move forward. On Hold (Extended Dance Mix)
Free On-Line Synthesizer Lessons
News from Ableton "Learning Synths puts a powerful but easy-to-learn synthesizer in your web browser. It comes with a collection of step-by-step lessons, sound design recipes, and a fun, playful approach to learning how to make your own sounds."
Music from Oran , Rome, Earth, and Melbourne
Folksy Pop tune from Oran, Algeria Live Smooth Jazz from Rome Electronic Music from Earth, Texas An Acoustic Guitar Instrumental from Ross Manariti of Melbourne Australia
News – The Day They Closed the Old Mill Down
Interesting music release article in the Vancouver Island Free daily.
A 5 Minute Introduction – Improvising Over Major 7th Chords
The major seventh chord is a basic building block in many pop and jazz compositions. I found this quick and concise article to get you started. How to improvise Over Major 7th Chords And a very simple backing track. C Major7th One Chord Vamp practice loop If you are just starting out with improvisation DON'T... Continue Reading →
Interesting Video on Writing Melodies
Stuck writing melodies ? this video can can you started right now !
Backing Track for Afro Blue
This backing track of "Afro Blue" was created using Bandlab MIDI Instruments and loops. It's relatively simple chord pattern makes it a good improvisation piece for beginners or an excellent template for experienced players to experiment with alternate scales and modes. ArrangementBar 2 Intro & HeadBar 43 First SoloBar 83 Second soloBar 131 Head out... Continue Reading →
Bandlab Picks for this week….
A nicely produced Singer/Songwriter Composition from Jakarta Indonesia - Sunlight by Nirmala and a Straight Ahead Rock tune from Studio One. Jakarta Skyline
We Grow Accustomed to the Dark ReMix
Bandlab music sharing project, I added guitar, synth, and bass to this fantastic piano & vocal track. We Grow Accustomed to the Dark ReMix
ZL Greenwood 