I have written a number of songs like "Christmas with the Birthday Boy" that begin in a 4/4 rock "angst" mood -- and then switch to a comforting 3/4 swing to portray peace.
SAMPLE AUDIO (free to hear): Click on this LINK.
But simple (cheap:) studio programs like Garageband do not have the built-in capability to do this. I figured out an
SAMPLE AUDIO (free to hear): Click on this LINK.
But simple (cheap:) studio programs like Garageband do not have the built-in capability to do this. I figured out an
EASY WORKAROUND to share with you:
1. Set your signature info (tempo, 4/4 or 3/4 e.g.) for Part 1.
2. Create all the tracks for the first part of the song.
In the track name include original info. Example:
3. "Bounce out" (like sending to iTunes) the Part 1 song.
4. In the Project info box, change the signature info to what you need for Part 2. You will see the tracks for Part 1 SHIFT - that's ok; they'll go back if you later revert to the original settings.
5. Now -- important, NOT UNTIL you do step #4 --
IMPORT the bounced out song of Part 1 into a new track.
6. Starting where Part 1 ends (which you visually see from the Step #5 imported track):
Create all the tracks for the 2nd part of the song.
---- 2 measures in 3/4 which lead to the switch.
And the transition is easily completed.
Other examples can be found at my main Music website
http://dianadeeosbornesongs.com/Songs-2013.php
1. Set your signature info (tempo, 4/4 or 3/4 e.g.) for Part 1.
2. Create all the tracks for the first part of the song.
In the track name include original info. Example:
PIANO 4-4 at 120
3. "Bounce out" (like sending to iTunes) the Part 1 song.
4. In the Project info box, change the signature info to what you need for Part 2. You will see the tracks for Part 1 SHIFT - that's ok; they'll go back if you later revert to the original settings.
5. Now -- important, NOT UNTIL you do step #4 --
IMPORT the bounced out song of Part 1 into a new track.
6. Starting where Part 1 ends (which you visually see from the Step #5 imported track):
Create all the tracks for the 2nd part of the song.
HINT: If needed, create some interim music to switch the timing. For example, I often use the following interlude:
---- 2 measures in 4/4 time of drums and a bit of piano, then ---- 2 measures in 3/4 which lead to the switch.
And the transition is easily completed.
Other examples can be found at my main Music website
http://dianadeeosbornesongs.com/Songs-2013.php
Much
joy to you creating new dramatic and comforting music!
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