Share a picture of your favorite Drum Kit in Bandlab
Choose your favorite drum kit in BandLab, take a safe screenshot or photo, and share it with classmates or family with permission.
Step-by-step guide to share a picture of your favorite Drum Kit in BandLab
Step 1
Open BandLab and sign in to your account.
Step 2
Tap Create or New Project to start a new session.
Step 3
Open the Drum Kits area by choosing Instruments then Drum Machine.
Step 4
Scroll through the drum kits to see the different names and pictures.
Step 5
Tap a drum kit to load it into your project.
Step 6
Press Play to listen to how that drum kit sounds.
Step 7
Repeat loading and listening to at least two more kits to compare sounds.
Step 8
Choose your favorite drum kit and remember its name.
Step 9
Take a safe screenshot of the drum kit screen or ask an adult to take a photo for you.
Step 10
Ask your parent or guardian for permission to share the picture with classmates or family.
Step 11
With permission, send the screenshot or photo to your classmates or family using the method your adult approves.
Step 12
Share your picture of your favorite drum kit on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have the BandLab app or a phone to take a screenshot?
If you don't have the BandLab app or a phone, open BandLab in a web browser on a computer or use another music app's Drum Machine, then follow the same steps to load kits, take a screenshot or photo, and share it on DIY.org with permission.
Why can't I find the Drum Machine or my drum kits aren't loading?
If Drum Machine or kits don't appear, make sure you're signed in, tap Create or New Project then Instruments > Drum Machine, update or reinstall the app, or reload the project so you can load and listen to different kits.
How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids have an adult open BandLab, tap Create > New Project > Instruments > Drum Machine and help take the safe screenshot while the child picks between two kits, and for older kids ask them to compare at least three kits by name, record a short clip with their favorite, and post it on DIY.org.
How can we make the shared drum kit picture more creative or educational?
After choosing and screenshotting your favorite drum kit, personalize the post by adding the kit name and a short reason you chose it, optionally record a short beat in the same project, and then share the annotated image on DIY.org with adult permission.
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Facts about music production for kids
šø A screenshot is a fast way to show your favorite drum kit ā and always ask permission before sharing photos of other people.
š§ BandLab is a free online music-making app and social platform used by millions to create, record, and share songs.
š Electronic drum kits can change sounds instantly, so one set of pads can mimic dozens of different drum kits.
š Musicians around the world use BandLab to collaborate and share song ideas from different countries.
š„ The standard acoustic drum kit usually includes a bass drum, snare, hi-hat, one or more toms, and cymbals.
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