A common obstacle many artists face when learning how to rap is not knowing where to place verses and hooks due to a lack of understanding about song structure. In this article I will break down what song structure is and show you how to process all of the information that the instrumental is giving you. https://youtu.be/i77CRLPC3Dg What's Song Structure? Now we previously looked into what structured lyrics are. Now lets define what song structure means. Song Structure is the order or pattern in which sections of the song such as verses, hooks & bridges are presented and or repeated. … [Read more...] about How To Rap: Song Structure
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How To Rap: Structuring Lyrics
https://youtu.be/T-rOzMMqwUU One of the most common issues I see up and coming rappers face who are learning how to rap is not having structured lyrics. In this article I will explain what structured lyrics are, why they are important and how you can ensure your lyrics are structured from here on out. The Importance Of Structured Lyrics So let's start off with what the word structure means in the first place. Structure: coherent form or organization. let's also take a gander at the word "Coherent". Coherent: logical and well-organized : easy to understand. able to talk or express … [Read more...] about How To Rap: Structuring Lyrics
How To Rap Fast
https://youtu.be/kqQ1U0etC3U Demystifying How To Rap Fast When you are first attempting to learn how to rap fast it can seem very difficult and somewhat mysterious. But the truth is that it isn't once you understand the fundamentals of what rapping fast actual is. In this article I will break everything down and keep it straight to the point. Let's Get It!!! Now the real trick to learning how to rap fast is having a clear understanding of how we pronounce words along with the syllables which make them up. Most languages consist of two types of sounds which are vowels and … [Read more...] about How To Rap Fast
How To Rap To Mz Wilds Cadence
http://youtu.be/-EcQjGa0ZgU We Have A Winner! I am very excited to announce that Mz Wild won the first how to rap cadence contest. And as promised in my previous video I have made a video which shines the spot light on her as I take her cadences under the microscope and dissect them. In this video I load Mz Wilds cadence recording into FL Studio and then program hi hats to line up with her cadence. Once this has been established I then take out my handy dandy notepad and translate her cadence into lyrics. Why Mz Wild? There is several reasons why Mz Wild won this contest. Not only did she … [Read more...] about How To Rap To Mz Wilds Cadence
How To Rap In FL Studio
https://youtu.be/rSTMT9blvsE Upping The Ante Since I began this journey of teaching others how to rap I find myself always trying to improve the effectiveness of getting my lessons across to you the viewer. In previous installments of Be A Better Rapper Now I have explained cadence, I've demonstrated cadence but I've never shown you cadence until now! In this video tutorial I dive into one of my favorite D.A.W's "FL Studio" and use it as a tool to teach cadence. I have a feeling that many more videos likes this will follow in the near future. So without further ado...LET'S GET … [Read more...] about How To Rap In FL Studio
How To Rap: Without Training Wheels
Once The Beat Drops When you are learning how to rap one thing that may not have crossed your mind is what do you do once the beat drops? Meaning if when you are rapping you are trying to stay to the rhythm of the drums then what do you do once the drums are muted during certain segments of the track? Think of the drums like training wheels but you don't have to have them in order to ride the beat. For this exercise let's just eliminate the drums all together...who need em anyways? https://youtu.be/OQA8Z2ZFiDw Two Sections The first thing that I like to do when I am approaching a beat … [Read more...] about How To Rap: Without Training Wheels
How To Rap – Dissecting Beats
http://youtu.be/S4GeG766ju0 Taking The First Step When you are learning how to rap you may find it difficult at times when deciding how you should rap to an instrumental. We have all been there and none of us are exempt from this hurdle. However I would like to discuss a technique that works for me quite often, I simply call it "dissecting beats". Planting Your Feet When using this technique I simply load up an instrumental and start listening for the snare drum which typically falls on the 2nd and 4th beat. This allows me to easily establish my 4 count. If you are unaware of what counts … [Read more...] about How To Rap – Dissecting Beats
How To Rap – Creating Cadence
http://youtu.be/Se73DBLj7wo Blocked Out One common problem that up and coming rappers run into when they are learning how to rap is how to come up with new cadences. If you don't know what cadences are please check out this video & article Cadence Explained. As artists we often run into writers block and cadence is no exception. So allow me to suggest a very effective way to remedy this issue. The Concept Of Evolution If you listen to some of the first rap songs ever made and compare them to some of your favorite rappers today it is very clear that rappers have gotten better. Why is … [Read more...] about How To Rap – Creating Cadence
How To Rap: Adding Character To Cadence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDIyV73qaQA Wanna Stand Out? When you are learning how to rap one thing that will make you stand out from most of your colleagues is learning how to add character to your cadence. In my previous article "Cadence Explained" I broke down what cadence is along with a live demonstration of how I practice my cadences in the studio. Now lets go just a little deeper and discuss how you can add more character to your cadence. What's The Goal? I would like to submit to you a theory that in art perfection is not the goal but is rather creating something that is unique … [Read more...] about How To Rap: Adding Character To Cadence
How To Rap – Cadence Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATsFDZlvVto One question that I often get asked from people who are learning how to rap is how they can improve their cadence. If you are unaware of what cadence is it basically means "rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words". Basically cadence has to do with your style & flow of how you are delivering your rhymes to the tempo of the beat. If you haven't learned how rap in time with the beat I suggest you watch these two videos Establishing Rhythm pt.1 & Establishing Rhythm pt.2. It's important to know how to establish your rhythm first because … [Read more...] about How To Rap – Cadence Explained