Apple GarageBand '09 - Manual (Page 6)

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Welcome to GarageBand
GarageBand puts a music studio on your computer,
where the band is never late and always plays in tune.
This document gives you useful information and
step-by-step instructions for creating projects with
GarageBand.
With GarageBand, you can record, arrange, and mix your music, and then share it with
the world. GarageBand includes a complete recording studio, a set of pro-quality
instruments and effects, and a large library of prerecorded sounds you can use in your
projects. Whether you’re an experienced musician or you’ve never made music before,
you can create your own songs, podcasts, and ringtones using GarageBand.
What You’ll Learn
The following chapters give you a tour of the GarageBand window and an extensive
tutorial to help you start creating your own projects. You’ll learn to do the following:
 Create a new project
 Learn to play guitar or piano
 Add Apple Loops with drum, bass, and other rhythm parts
 Record sound using a microphone
 Play and record an electric guitar
 Play and record the built-in Software Instruments
 Build a song arrangement in the timeline
 Edit your recordings in the editor
 Mix your project and add effects
 Create audio and video podcasts
 Share your project with other iLife applications
There are also appendixes that list keyboard shortcuts and describe how to connect
music equipment to your computer.