Article: The beats and rhythms are the backbone that the rest your song hangs on. Here is where you use the drum sounds from your sample packs. The next thing to add is the bass rhythm, whether from a bass guitar or other low-pitched instrumental sound. Be sure that your bass rhythm and drum beat work together before bringing in other instrumental sounds. Not all songs have a single rhythm. Some use multiple rhythms, with the additional rhythms coming into the song at places designed to catch the listener's attention or at key moments in the song's story. Be sure the additional rhythms work with the main rhythm to produce the effect you're looking for. This is where your VST instruments come into play. You can use their preset sounds or experiment with their controls to find the sound you want. You want the sounds produced by the instruments that play the beat, rhythms, and melody to work together. To achieve this, pick one component to serve as the reference sound to adjust the other components against; in most cases, this will be the beat sound. In some cases, you'll be looking for a "fatter" (richer) sound instead of a louder sound. To do this, you can use multiple instruments on a given part or use the same instrument multiple times. The latter is often done with vocal recordings, either of background singers or sometimes the lead singer. This is how singer Enya achieves her sound on her records. You may want to introduce some variety by using different instruments on different choruses of the song, particularly if you're trying to evoke different emotional responses from your listeners at different places. You may also want to vary the register, the pitch at which the song is being played, to keep the song lively. You don't have to fill every second of your composition with every trick at your disposal. Sometimes, such as on the verses, you can leave out the chordal harmonies and let the beat, melody, and vocals carry your song. At other times, such as at the beginning and end, you may want to use only vocals. If you're making electronic music for someone other than yourself, you have to take your audience's expectations into account, such as in creating an intro that will grab them and make them listen to the rest of the song. You don't have to cater to their every whim, however; if making a big production of the chorus doesn't seem right to you, don't do it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lay down the beats first. Add the bass rhythm. Add additional rhythms, if desired. Layer in the melody and harmony. Mix the sounds to the levels you want. Know what your audience expects.
Article: In order to be eligible for a position at a US Embassy, the US Department of State requires all candidates to be US citizens on the date of application. Candidates must be between the ages of 21 years and 60 years at the time of appointment, and must be willing and able to relocate for assignments around the world. Surprisingly, there are no explicit educational requirements. In fact, candidates for a position with a US Embassy do not necessarily need to have a college degree at all. However, candidates do need to have a broad knowledge in many academic areas, as well as strong writing and research skills. There is no foreign language requirement to become a Foreign Service Officer. The Department of State will teach candidates any required languages. However, fluency in a foreign language does make a candidate more likely to be chosen for an assignment. The US Department of State has outlined 13 qualities and characteristics, known as the 13 dimensions of a Foreign Service Officer. These 13 qualities are sought across each career track and are expected of all prospective candidates. Composure - Candidates must remain calm and efficient in stressful or dangerous situations. Candidates must also be able to think fast and adjust to rapidly-changing situations. Cultural Adaptability - Candidates must be able to work with people of other cultures, value/belief systems, political affiliations, and economic situations. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of other cultures, and must always show respect for cultural differences. Experience & Motivation - Candidates should demonstrate skills and knowledge gained from previous professional experiences, and should be motivated to join the Foreign Service with the intention of furthering the Department of State's interests. Information Integration & Analysis - Candidates should be able to retain and utilize information drawn from an appropriate variety of sources. Candidates should also be able to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information with ease. Initiative & Leadership - Candidates must assume responsibility for their work, and should be able to motivate others to work toward meeting the goals set forth by the Department of State. Judgment - Candidates should be capable of evaluating circumstances and determining what actions are appropriate for real world situations. Objectivity & Integrity - Candidates are expected to be fair and honest in all dealings as representatives of the US Department of State. Candidates should never be deceitful and should avoid favoritism and discrimination, keeping all personal bias out of their professional dealings. Oral Communication - Candidates should be capable of speaking in a well-organized, professional manner. Candidates should also be able to tailor their methods of communication to best suit a given audience. Planning & Organizing - Candidates should be able to prioritize tasks and manage work loads to most effectively achieve their professional goals. Resourcefulness - Candidates should be skilled at problem solving and troubleshooting to address problems that arise in the course of FSO duties. Working with Others - Candidates are expected to always interact with others in a professional and harmonious way. Candidates must work together to meet the goals and objectives set forth by the US Department of State. Written Communication - Candidates should be able to write concise and grammatically-correct prose to effectively communicate with and persuade audiences as necessary. Quantitative Analysis - Candidates should be able to compile and evaluate data, recognize patterns, perform mathematical operations, and draw appropriate conclusions based on the data analyzed. As an employee of the US Department of State, all Foreign Service Officers are expected to uphold the values and goals of the American government. This includes a commitment to fighting terrorism, protecting US interests around the world, and implementing foreign policy programs prescribed by the Department of State. Additionally, FSO's are expected to promote international peace and stability, and contribute through their efforts toward a more secure and prosperous world. FSOs achieve these goals by implementing the policies and strategies provided by the President of the United States.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Meet the FSO requirements. Meet the 13 dimensions of an FSO. Understand and serve FSO values.
Article: The easiest way to do this is to have a voice coach help you, but you can figure it out on your own. Start with a middle C on a keyboard. Play it and match it with your voice. Do this again with the next note down and continue until you reach a note you cannot sing without straining your vocal cords. This is the bottom of your range. Repeat this process going up in pitch to find the top of your range. Search online for videos of notes played up and down the keyboard if you don't have access to a keyboard. Start with your normal range. Repeat a simple sound such as "la," moving up and down your range. Master that first, touching upon notes at the high and low end of the range. Don't linger on notes that put a strain on your throat. Focus on staying relaxed and breathing properly. Perform scales at least eight to ten times a day in practice. Continue this range practice daily until you can hit the difficult notes eight to ten times in a session. Continue to use the scale exercise, attempting to sustain difficult notes for longer periods of time. Add in other exercises to loosen your vocal cords. Take a break whenever you feel uncomfortable. The more you reach these notes, the easier time you'll have singing them without pain. One exercise you can add is slides. Sing a note. Instead of moving back and forth, stop at the next note. Do this for each note until you reach the end of your range. Another exercise is to grunt. Grunt to shorten your vocal cords, then sing a short word like "mom" in a note in your range. Move up or down your range each time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find your natural range. Move through your normal range. Work up to difficult notes.