Transcription Mini Course

Lesson Overview
Lesson 1 | Getting Started/Tools of the Trade
•   What is transcribing?
•   Who am I?
o  My transcription journey
o  Old transcriptions I’ve done vs. new transcriptions
•   How to get started
o  Start small
o  Take your time
•   Tools of the Trade (Segment starts at 11:31)
o  Additional information found in “Tools of the Trade –
Links and Extra Info” PDF
Lesson 2 | Using the Program “Transcribe!”
•   How to load songs/files
•   How to loop
•   Slowing down a song
•   Useful features
Lesson 3 | Transcribing a Drum Part
•   Getting context
•   Breaking a groove down beat by beat
•   Tricks and what to listen for
•   Breaking down a drum fill
Lesson 4 | How to Chart a Song
•   What a finished chart looks like/importance of charting
•   Short hand notes to help during the gig
•   What you need vs what you DON’T need
•   Refer to the Extra Resources for “Daylight” chart and
templates
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