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# Remix Lesson 1

## Step 1. Percussion

Download these MP3 files and save them in your Y8 Music folder.

{% file src="/files/-MdaFcXWPBrzuPG8Cz4P" %}
Kick Drum
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/-MdaFf\_oAKirguvZ5kSn" %}
Snare
{% endfile %}

{% file src="/files/-MdaFhPwJ83W6hllJQWl" %}
Clap
{% endfile %}

## Step 2. Importing the MP3 files

On your screen, make sure you can see the folder and the VIP Studio window.

Then drag an MP3 file into the VIP Studio window.

## Step 3. Arrangement

{% hint style="info" %}
Hold the **ALT** key on your keyboard and drag regions to copy and paste them.
{% endhint %}

Copy and paste the regions to make a section that is 8 bars long.

Think: do we need to hear each drum in every bar?

## Step 4. Backing Vocals

Download this MP3 file.

{% file src="/files/-MdaGnypBJKLhuNFtEQ7" %}
Backing Vocals
{% endfile %}

Listen to the **Backing Vocals** file. It contains two complete **phrases** of music.

{% hint style="info" %}
A **phrase** is a musical sentence.
{% endhint %}

What do you notice about the length of the two phrases?

Import it into VIP Studio and add it to your remix. 

Decide: where are the backing vocals going to start? Do you need to cut the region in half to use only the shorter phrase?

## Step 5. Expanding the arrangement

We need to make some space for the **lead vocals**.

Copy and paste your percussion sounds and backing vocals to make **another section that lasts 8 bars.**

**Then make another section that lasts 10 bars.**

Remember: the lead vocal phrases are **8** bars long and **10** bars long.

This is 

## Step 5. Lead Vocals

Download this MP3 file and import it into VIP Studio. Make sure it fits in the sections you made in Step 4.

{% file src="/files/-MdaI-mnQ-PivsWvIJRD" %}
Lead Vocals
{% endfile %}


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