3. This is “YOUR” song.

4. And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world Elton John: The Great Collaborator

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10. Software - SEQUENCER Most Recording programs have “Midi” built in but there are Some that are much better than others. Recommended Software for Midi recording Cubase Cakewalk Other useful midi Software: Band in a Box

18. Putting in a Basic Drum Pattern 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + HiHat * * * * * * * * Snare * * Kick * * * Choose either the drum or piano roll editor, and input this basic Drum rhythm, then copy and paste it a number of times. (Set quantize to 8)

19. Model (using cubase) Drum Editor

20. Importing band in a box patterns to work with……. Create a short sequence using band in a box in a style that Suits your song. Export biab file as a midi Import the midi into cubasis (sequencer) Delete or mute any unwanted tracks Record melody rhythm over the top of the other tracks Export midi to harmony assistant Edit melody to fit with the chord progression