BAD GUY on Chrome Music Lab
TLDRIn this Chrome Music Lab tutorial, Mr. Baker guides viewers through recreating 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish. He explains the process of setting the song's length to eight bars, changing the scale to chromatic, and setting the tempo to 135 BPM. The tutorial covers creating a 'four on the floor' drum pattern and arranging notes in various octaves, emphasizing the correct spacing and instrument choice for an authentic electronic sound. Viewers are encouraged to check their work and share their recreated songs.
Takeaways
- 🎼 The tutorial is about recreating the song 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish using Chrome Music Lab's Song Maker.
- 🔧 The initial step is to access Chrome Music Lab and select the 'Song Maker' option.
- ⚙️ Settings must be adjusted to an eight-bar length and a chromatic scale to accommodate all the notes used in the song.
- 🎶 The tempo for 'Bad Guy' is set at 135 beats per minute, which is crucial for the song's rhythm.
- 🥁 The drum pattern for the song is 'four on the floor,' which is a common beat in high-energy music.
- 📊 The tutorial emphasizes the importance of correct spacing in the drum pattern to avoid an offbeat sound.
- 🎹 After setting the drums, the next step is to input the melody notes, which start on the G note in G minor.
- 🎨 The notes are color-coded, with different colors representing different octaves and notes for easy reference.
- 🔄 The song's melody is repeated, and the tutorial advises ensuring the first two sections are identical before moving on.
- 🔉 The marimba sound may not suit the modern electronic feel of 'Bad Guy,' so switching to a synthesizer is recommended.
- 🔚 The final sections of the song are similar to the initial ones, with slight variations in the melody and rhythm.
- 📝 The tutorial concludes with a reminder to check the work and ensure it matches the instructions before proceeding.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video tutorial by Mr. Baker?
-The purpose of the video tutorial by Mr. Baker is to teach viewers how to recreate the song 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish using the Chrome Music Lab.
What is the first step in using Chrome Music Lab for this tutorial?
-The first step is to type 'Chrome Music Lab' in a web browser, click the top link, and then click on 'Song Maker'.
What settings need to be changed before adding any notes in Chrome Music Lab?
-The settings that need to be changed are the length, which should be set to 8 bars, and the scale, which should be changed from major to chromatic.
What tempo should be set for the song 'Bad Guy'?
-The tempo should be set to 135 beats per minute.
How is the drum pattern described in the tutorial?
-The drum pattern is described as 'four on the floor', simulating a bass drum beat with a consistent pattern of 'bass skip, bass skit, bass skit, bass skit'.
What is the first note that should be added to the song, and what color represents it?
-The first note that should be added is a G, represented by the color teal.
Why does Mr. Baker suggest changing the instrument to a synthesizer?
-Mr. Baker suggests changing the instrument to a synthesizer to give the song a more modern, electronic feel, which is more suitable for 'Bad Guy'.
What should be done after the first section of notes is added?
-After the first section of notes is added, it should be repeated for the second section as they are identical.
How does the third section of notes differ from the first two sections?
-The third section of notes starts with a red note and follows a similar rhythmic pattern but includes different colors and ends on a high G instead of a green note.
What is the final step in completing the song recreation?
-The final step is to add the fourth section of notes, which starts with a darker orange note and follows a specific pattern, ensuring the spacing is correct to match the rhythm and notes of the original song.
Outlines
🎶 Introduction and Setup
Mr. Baker introduces himself and the tutorial, which will focus on recreating the song 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish using Chrome Music Lab. He briefly mentions Billie's achievements and directs viewers to open Chrome Music Lab and select the Song Maker tool. He instructs viewers to change the settings to 8 bars and chromatic scale before setting the tempo to 135 BPM.
🥁 Creating the Drum Beat
Mr. Baker explains how to create the drum beat for the song, emphasizing a four-on-the-floor pattern to simulate a bass drum. He demonstrates placing circles for the bass drum on every beat and stresses the importance of maintaining correct spacing. He also encourages viewers to like and subscribe.
🎹 Adding the Notes
Mr. Baker guides viewers through adding the notes for the melody, starting with the lower octave. He identifies the first note as teal (G) and shows the pattern of skipping and adding notes to create the melody. He advises viewers to pause and check their work to ensure accuracy before moving on.
🔄 Repeating Sections
Mr. Baker points out that the song repeats certain sections and demonstrates how to replicate the first section into the second. He advises viewers to pause the video to ensure their sections match before proceeding.
🔺 Higher Octave Notes
Mr. Baker shifts focus to the higher octave notes, starting with red (C) and maintaining the same rhythmic patterns. He explains the placement of notes and checks the accuracy of the rhythm and shapes, ensuring the sound matches the song.
🟧 Final Section Notes
Mr. Baker covers the last section, starting with an orange note in a lower octave. He describes the pattern and spacing needed for the final notes and ensures viewers' rhythms and notes are correct for the song to sound perfect.
🎤 Conclusion
Mr. Baker plays the final product to ensure everything sounds right. He praises the song and thanks viewers for watching, encouraging them to share their versions in the comments, like, and subscribe. He signs off, wrapping up the tutorial.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Chrome Music Lab
💡Bad Guy
💡Tutorial
💡Song Maker
💡Settings
💡Tempo
💡Drum
💡Marimba
💡Synthesizer
💡Octave
💡Rhythm
Highlights
Mr. Baker introduces the tutorial on how to recreate 'Bad Guy' by Billie Eilish using Chrome Music Lab.
Navigate to Chrome Music Lab and select 'Song Maker' to start creating the song.
Adjust settings: change length to 8 bars and scale to chromatic.
Set the tempo to 135 beats per minute to match the original song's speed.
Begin with the drum pattern using the 'four on the floor' technique for a driving bass drum beat.
Create the drum pattern by placing circles in a consistent quarter note pattern.
Recreate the notes starting with the low octave teal note, following a specific pattern.
Switch the instrument to a synthesizer for a more electronic sound.
Ensure the first section is correct before moving on to avoid confusion later.
Move to the high octave for the next section and follow the same rhythmic pattern.
Repeat the same rhythmic patterns with different notes in the third section.
For the final section, start with an orange note and follow the pattern with skips.
Double-check the spacing and rhythm to ensure accuracy.
Play the recreated song to verify it matches the original 'Bad Guy' sound.
Encourage viewers to like and subscribe, and share their own recreated versions in the comments.