Setup

Begin with the Lead Sheet

Add “Reduction”, a piano grand staff:

• This staff has all the figures during composition.

• Use this staff’s chords for playback while working.

Lead vocal staff

Bass staff

Working

1. Tempo
2. Song Form (use vocal part)
3. Harmonic rhythm, changes
4. Bass (walking bass plugin)
5. Figures (repetitive okay)
6. Intro, ending transitions
7. Drum part, look for interesting rhythm opportunities.