| If you've always wanted to learn how to make hip hop | | | | correctly, the choruses are in the right place, and so |
| beats, don't be put off just because it can sometimes | | | | each section blends seamlessly together. |
| be frustrating. It's the same whenever you learn | | | | 3. The Layers of the Beat: Now when you start to |
| something new. The good news is that it can also be | | | | create your beat, make sure that you do it in stages to |
| extremely fun and rewarding if you go about it the | | | | make it as easy as possible. Start with the drums and |
| right way. To help make things go that little bit more | | | | record a pattern that you can then repeat. Make sure |
| smoothly, we've put together five top tips on how to | | | | your drums are strong to give it a really good |
| get going with making your own beats. Make sure you | | | | foundation. |
| take your time at each stage in order to achieve the | | | | 4. Perfecting the Sound: Now it's time to layer your |
| very best sound you possibly can. | | | | beat and make sure it sounds just as you want it to |
| 1. Choose Your Style: When learning about how to | | | | sound by panning the instruments. Don't rush this step, |
| make hip hop beats, you'll first need to think about the | | | | as it's going to influence how your beat ends up |
| kind of style that you like best and that you'd like to | | | | sounding! When you get it right, you'll know. |
| end up creating yourself. Do some research here by | | | | 5. Getting Your Beat Heard: Now you've done all the |
| listening to as much as possible and getting a feel for | | | | hard work it's time to get your beat out there! Put it on |
| what the artists of this style do with their own music. | | | | CD or on the web and get other people to hear it! |
| You'll pick up new tricks that will ensure your own | | | | So now you have the five steps you need when it |
| music sounds as good as possible. | | | | comes to knowing how make hip hop beats, it's time |
| 2. Getting Your Song Ready: Now you'll need to write | | | | to get out there and start making music! All it takes is |
| your own song or choose a song/ samples to work | | | | some practice and you'll soon be producing great |
| with. Get it ready so that everything is ordered | | | | beats! |