| In this How to Make Hip Hop Beats guide we are going | | | | most basic form you are able to add some originality |
| to show you the 101's in developing beats. Music | | | | and personality here as well. Still, the real opportunity to |
| production might seem overwhelming and confusing | | | | make something new comes with the instruments. |
| when starting out so we have created this guide to | | | | The instruments can range from guitar, piano, flute, or |
| make it easier for you to get started. | | | | sirens and even vocals. You are only limited by your |
| The first thing you need is an idea. If you have a beat | | | | imagination. |
| in your head you have a great start in making it real. If | | | | The Most Important Elements of a Hip Hop Beat |
| you do not have an idea, you can start with the basics | | | | We can get very technical when it comes to how to |
| and work from there. As you get the baseline down, | | | | make hip hop beats. Still I have tried to make this guide |
| you head will start to spin and the ideas will come up. | | | | as simple as possible. When you handle these |
| Begin With the Hi-Hats | | | | elements you will start to see new opportunities and |
| The hi-hats are a great place to start when you begin | | | | build upon your beats from that. |
| to make hip hop beats. The hi-hats decide the speed | | | | Still the most important element of a hip hop beat is its |
| of your beet. We are building a skeleton now and this | | | | originality and how it makes your listeners feel. If you |
| will be the backbone. | | | | want them to dance, make it happen, if you want them |
| Next Build Your Kicks and Snare Drums | | | | to cry you need to do something different than that. |
| The kicks and snare drums will be your baseline. | | | | You also need to consider who you are making the |
| These together with your hi-hats complete the | | | | beat for. If you produce beats that is going to be sold |
| skeleton of your beat. The kicks are the dark and | | | | as instrumentals you have a different job than if you |
| heavy beats. The low tones that make your base | | | | are making an RnB or Rap song. If you plan to have |
| vibrate. | | | | other artists work with your beat you have to make |
| The snare drums are your higher or mid tone drums | | | | your beat workable for them and meet their individual |
| and beats. Listen to some of your favorite beats and | | | | needs. |
| try to identify how they are built up based on these | | | | What Production tools should I Use? |
| elements. | | | | Finding the right production software is important. If you |
| Complete the Hip Hop Beat with Instruments | | | | are new to making beats I would suggest you start |
| You have now set up the skeleton of your hip hop | | | | with a tool that is simple to use, but at the same time is |
| beat. While the skeleton can be able to work in its | | | | not limiting your creativity. |