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Melody, Bass and Your Groove šŸŽµ [Instrument Role Mapping]

Beyond Music Theory

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Every arrangement begins with a decision: Which instrument does what? In this video, I break down how ā€œRole Mappingā€ lets melody, bass, and rhythm sections break their default ruts.

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00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Common Ruts and Why It Matters 01:35 - The Practical Shift 04:31 - Step-by-Step: Make It Work For You 05:35 - Closing Thoughts 06:25 - Full Example

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