GarageBand
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In garage band you can start making your own music with the instrument sounds already pre-recorded. It's great to create, record and mix small bits of music together. This app is also great because you can learn how to play instruments and doesn't require internet connection. Garageband is a free app built into macs, it can be used for messing around or you could be really serious and could make some really great songs. Some tips for making a good song is keep a constant rhythm/beat and stick to two or the instruments.
How to use garageband
1. Click on the application
2. Click on file in the upper corner
3. Select create new
4. Choose a instrument or podcast
5. If you choose podcast, select male of female voice
6. Click the record button and start recording.
7. Click on open recent in file to open recent projects
Features
GarageBand contains a lot of features including audio recording, virtual software instruments, music lessons, etc. Music lessons are already installed into the GarageBand app. There are 2 free lessons there to encourage you to buy the set. The music lessons teach you how to play the guitars, pianos, etc. There are basic lessons and artist lessons. Basic lessons just teach you how to play the instrument, while artist lessons can teach you how to play a song, with tips, finger positions, chords, techniques along the way. [1]
History
GarageBand was developed by Apple under the direction of Dr. Gerhard Lengeling, formerly of the German company Emagic. (Emagic was acquired by Apple in July 2002.)
