How to read the drum pattern transcriptions
Added 2021-08-21 06:01:01 +0000 UTCUpdate 2024/06/03: Fixed software-related layout problems
Update 2024/05/24: Added abbreviation for High Conga Mute
Update 2022/05/31: Added abbreviation for Maraca
Update 2022/05/26: Mutes, extra oomph, reversed sounds, minor rewrites
Update 2021/11/06: Added abbreviation for Cabasa
Update 2021/08/23: Minor rewrite, added abbreviations (Agogo, Quijada, Metronome, Sync Click)
Here's a short tutorial on how to read the drum patterns you can find here on our Patreon - including a list of all instrument abbreviations. If you have any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment. We'll update this document whenever new elements are introduced into the transcriptions.
Comments
Hi Quim, we use the arrows for different things in the transcriptions, but in 003 it says in the notes below the pattern "The Kick drum is pitched and plays the bassline", so in that case the arrows indicate the pitch :)
Captain Pikant
2023-08-29 06:54:36 +0000 UTCPattern 003 has BD with arrows up & down, a symbol that is missing in this guide. I guess it's related to velocity, which is covered by the darkness of the step. Maybe just remove the arrows in the patterns? Or add them in the guide. :) EDIT: ah, no, it's probably related to the pitch because it's a long BD.
icaria36
2023-08-29 06:51:44 +0000 UTCThank you for the excellent guide!
Mark Vann
2021-08-24 00:37:52 +0000 UTC
