Music Theory for Beatmakers
Minor Pentatonic Scale: The cheat code for soulful melodies. For C Minor Pentatonic, play these notes: C, Eb, F, G, Bb. It works over almost any minor chord progression.
The 2-5-1 Progression: A cornerstone of Jazz, R&B, and Lofi. In C Major, the chords are D minor 7, G dominant 7, and C Major 7. Perfect for smooth, looping chord changes.
Finding the Key: Use Pad Perform > Scales to lock your pads to a specific key. This ensures every note you play sounds good together. A great starting point is C Minor.
Iconic & Foundational Drum Patterns