Sunday, September 1, 2013

Creating Good Instrumental Rap Beats

Creating Good Instrumental Rap Beats

By Gloria Mason


Instrumental rap beats may not be immediately noticeable since they are generally used as a background but these can be a good addition. If you are an artist raring to come up with a big hit using these beats, then you need to do a little preparation. The following are some helpful tips to help you come up with a good song.

Invest in good equipment if you want to produce something of quality. Hits are not made with the cheapest instruments. This will affect the sound quality and you may be limited to certain sounds if you do not have the right instruments. Carefully consider what should be added to your collection so you can make good music.

Find out as much as you can about this type of music. Study when it started, what the first sounds were like, how the music evolved with time and so on. Such a study will familiarize you with the various directions this genre has taken. A deeper understanding of this genre should help you create better music.

Find out who are the most popular artists of the genre and study them as well. If you have already studied the history of this music, then no doubt you will be familiar with all of those who have stood out. These artists became popular for a reason and this is one thing that you should take the time to discover. Know the difference between makes a good sound or not.

This is the time to let your creative juices flow. Explore the different methods and styles and create one that is distinctly your own. You could play around with different timings and different combination of beats during the process. Listen to your various creations several times as one of these may consistently catch your attention.

Check the lyrics before beginning the creative process. The lyrics will tell you what the mood of the song is like. If you find that the words are lonely, then do your best to set the corresponding mood with the sound. By ensuring that all the elements are working together, the song has a huge impact on the listener.

You can also add some special effects to make the piece even more interesting. There is no denying that you can come up with a really good piece using these elements but one should not be too dependent on these effects. Sometimes, these can also distort the sound so that the overall effect is no longer pleasing.

As an artist, you will have to push you boundaries. You can grow by exploring new styles and different techniques. If you find yourself utilizing the same methods every time so that your output starts to have similar sounds, then it is time to start looking for something new. Consider collaborating and see what happens.

Creating good instrumental rap beats will not be easy and will entail a lot of work. If you are however a dedicated artist, the challenge should not put you off. By studying the genre and practicing continuously, you can develop your technique. You will need creativity and good equipment if you want to make it.




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