Wednesday, July 17, 2013

How To Make Your Own Style Of Instrumental Rap Beats

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By Irma Farrell


Not many people seem able to appreciate the difficult work or painstaking effort that is required with making good instrumental rap beats for different albums and songs. The hip hop beat can be complex and difficult to master, and is often required for most hip hop and rap albums, soundtracks, or other CD's. It is very easy to think this modern sound is created in a brief time with little work. Though nothing could really be farther from the truth. Devising them is a very involved process that will take time and deep thought and it is also an exciting process all the same.

Whether you spend days or hours planing out the perfect beat, if you have a generic 808 kick and simple snare, it will always sound like what it is. Basic simple and very cheap. Nobody will be taking time to hear it. It is vital to utilize meaningful sounds with a flair, and have loops that sound harmonic. If this becomes problematic, there are down-loadable resources online to help you.

Various forms of music have Various forms of sounds. The same is generally true for many modern hip hop and rap music. It has a structure and set of rules and for its sound. It will often take greater planning and more time, but following these simple rules is a key to making a successful recording.

Generally most hip hop beats have a kick, snare or clap every other bar. A closed high hat is used to play the 16th notes, and an open hat is typically used for off-beat notes. Most contemporary artists use this simple progression to form the modern sounds that most rappers prefer in their recordings.

It is a basic fact of life that nobody can craft a rap beat with out having some form of repetitive loops. Different performers will use contrasting instrumental music to get sounds they like. Some musicians use a classical orchestral sound why other musicians use more synth type sounds. The music you use should always relate to and reflect the emotions you are wanting to convey to your planned audience.

Try experimenting with what sounds best for you. When you find something you really like, work it into a meaningful loop. It is critical to remember not to make them to complex, or the rapper will have to compete for the listeners attention. Put together another simple loop for the chorus. Try to make it neat and catchy. When this is finished the hardest part is over.

Now that the difficult part is finished, you will need to add your base line. Try to craft something that will complement the music you have already made. You will want it to be delicate so it does not overpower the soundtracks you just finished.

The last step to finish your new instrumental rap beats is listen to it. Take the time to make sure no sounds will be overpowering any other. They should flow together and overlap nicely. Try experimenting using different mix levels for different effects. And keep in mind, within the realm of music nothing is wrong, somethings are generally more correct than others




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