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Garageband’s Chinese instruments are perfect for playing Game of Thrones theme

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Anyone can create the Game of Thrones song in Garageband.
Anyone can create the Game of Thrones song in Garageband.
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HBO’s Game of Thrones is the hottest show on TV right thanks to Khaleesi and her dragons, now with the new Garageband update for China you can embrace your inner Westerbro create the entire GoT theme song in minutes.

Playing the theme song is actually amazingly easy now that Apple has added new instruments like the Pipa, Erhu, and Chinese Drum Kit that can more easily recreate the ancient sound much better than a Fender Stratocaster.

Apple superfan iPhonedo put together a quick guide on how to unlock the new Chinese instruments and create the Game of Thrones song in just minutes:

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2 responses to “Garageband’s Chinese instruments are perfect for playing Game of Thrones theme”

  1. William LeVan says:

    You don’t have have to switch to Chinese to get the other instruments. Open Garageband and start a new song. Pick an instrument. Tap the wrench on the right. Scroll down to Advanced and tap it. Scroll all the way down again and switch on Chinese Instruments. Have Fun!

    • Dale Ryan Leckie says:

      Yes!! Great tip. I wish I had tried this first. Finding my way back to English was interesting lol. Maybe someone should message the author of the video.

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