use BABY notes

Summary

The video demonstrates how very small or subtle notes can add character and groove to music. Adjusting a few notes can make a melody or percussion part more interesting and less mechanical.

• Vary note volume: When notes in a fill are equally loud, making some quieter—especially a secondary note—can make the part feel more natural.
• Use very short notes: A chord stab shortened until it barely registers can still affect the groove, even when it no longer sounds like a full chord.
• Apply the technique across parts: Subtle notes can be added to melodies, percussion, bass, and other instruments.
• Use ghost notes: The video calls very quiet or short notes “ghost notes.” They can function almost like percussion. A guitar example shows how removing them changes the part.

Speakers and Sources

• Speaker: One narrator demonstrates musical examples.
• Audio sources: Instrumental music and examples played on melody, percussion, bass, chord, and guitar parts.