When you are learning to play an instrument, especially guitar, it’s important to have a beat to play along with. This is so that you can develop and improve your sense of rhythm which will help you to play better and also have more fun. There are many ways to do this, from using a metronome (which is a must-have for all musicians) to playing with real drummers or computer drum sequencing software. Ultimately though, it’s best to learn to play with a live human drummer whenever possible. This will give you a much more natural feel and is arguably the best way to improve your rhythm skills.
However, it can be very difficult to find a drummer to practice with and even more difficult to find a place to do so when you are on your own. There is a solution, though: drum tracks for guitar! Drum tracks are basically music backing tracks that can be used to practice your rhythm and even your soloing on your instrument. They can be played with any instrument, from acoustic guitars to electric guitars to even bass guitars. They are also very useful for improving your timing while jamming with other musicians.
Drum beats are a great way to get started with this as they allow you to play with a real drummer’s groove. There are many different types of beats that you can use and you should experiment with different ones to see which one suits your style best. Some of the most popular include rock beats, funk beats and jazz beats.
A drum beat is usually made up of a kick drum, snare drum and hi-hats. When playing a groove to a drum track, it’s good to remember that a drummer has only two arms and legs so you should try not to create a groove that would be impossible for a drummer to play. For example, if you have a snare drum and a crash cymbal hitting at the same time, that’s not going to happen!
You can also play around with the various settings on EZDrummer 2 to change the sound and feel of a groove. The “Musical Typing” window in EZDrummer 2 is very handy for this and allows you to try out many different kits and drum sounds until you find something that you like. There are also a number of different styles to choose from and the ability to adjust the volume of each part of the drum kit is very easy. You can even create a simple funk track or a blues shuffle using these controls.
Once you have found a groove that you want to record, simply select “New Track” from the top bar menu or press Option-Command-N on your keyboard. Then click on the “Software Instrument” drop down menu and select “Bass”. Now play around with the various basses that are available and try them out in the Musical Typing window to decide which one you like. Once you have chosen a bass, record a bass line over the drum track and you are ready to go!