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(@anonymous)
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I was reading the thread on guitar players being able to "just play", and the part about playing scales over songs led me to wonder if getting a drum machine would be a good investment. Does anyone have any experience in this area? If I do plan on getting one, it will be a long time coming, I'm still saving up for an electric plus amp.


   
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(@ignar-hillstrom)
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Definitely usefull! You could look into a basic keybord or cheap multi-effect, some had some nice rhytm patterns in them and they cost only a few bucks used.


   
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(@artlutherie)
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Here's a free on you can use now: PC Drummer Demo

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(@garytalley)
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It's very useful to play along with a drum machine. Its way more fun than a metronome.

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(@mattypretends116)
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Something else I really recommend if you are getting into scales and soloing is getting some sort of loop machine or four track, etc. That way you can lay down a rhythm and jam over it. It helps learn exactly how notes fit on top of one another and harmonize over a chord progression. Invaluble. :D

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(@anonymous)
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Something else I really recommend if you are getting into scales and soloing is getting some sort of loop machine or four track, etc. That way you can lay down a rhythm and jam over it. It helps learn exactly how notes fit on top of one another and harmonize over a chord progression. Invaluble. :D

Isn't that what a drum machine does? Now that I have the one on my computer for now, does anyone have any advice on the best way to use it?


   
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