For hip hop fans who want to learn how to create beats there are numerous options available. Among the advantages of doing them online is the fact that no additional software installation is required and users can start creating in a short time. Although the sound quality, features, controls and user interface may change, you can create your own beats quickly and in this article we will see how to find and use an online beatmaking application.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Structuring the Rhythm
Step 1. Write by gender
Each genre of music has its own rules regarding rhythm. Keep in mind what you are writing for and how the beats are structured: this is what gives the characteristic "sound" to a particular musical genre.
Step 2. Keep it simple
Start with something as basic as a 4-bar measure (a kind of musical phrase), for a length of eight measures. This will give you a good framework to start with.
Step 3. Create a loop
When he reaches the end of the eight measures he should be able to start over and play well. For a beginner there are two ways to do this:
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Have very short and identical rhythm sections (da da da DA! Da da da DA! Etc.).
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Have a general section that grows into the final measure and returns to the basic beat of the first bar (think of a drummer hitting all the drum bits quickly before returning to a normal beat).
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Step 4. Keep the sound steady
This will give you a basic "beat" for the loop. Try to think of it as the baseline of the rhythm, one note every four beats will do.
Step 5. Try to create a "melody"
It will be the most obvious part. You will have to try to create a pattern, usually by trying at random (even professionals try at random until they find something that sounds really good).
Step 6. Add effects
Once you have found the basic structure with a bass line and a melody you can add effects. These are elements that add some color to your rhythm.
Step 7. Don't overfill
There is no need to add forty instruments; you will only make the rhythm too chaotic. Remember that rhythm is a kind of background that serves to enhance the actual music. The song must be particular, not the rhythm.
Part 2 of 3: Choosing the Tools
Step 1. Use the closed hi-hat cymbal
Great for a basic rhythm.
Step 2. Use the kick drum
A bass drum or tom can create good melodies. Snare drums are fine too, but they work better in rock than hip hop. Try until you find the one you like best.
Step 3. Add Effects
Rimshots, crashes, snares, and effects like reverb, clapping, and bass can add depth to a basic drum beat.
Step 4. Balance the volumes
Once the track is finished you will have to master it so that there are no instruments that are too loud or distracting and that everything sounds good.
Part 3 of 3: Finding the Right Program
Step 1. Use a free online program
If you need an easy pace to record a video for Youtube or similar then you can use a free Javascript program. There are many on the net and they will allow you to create a basic rhythm.
Step 2. Use an app
If you want something cheap but more powerful, then there are several applications for Android or iOS. They may cost a little but there are also free ones. Look for one that allows you to export files in mp3 format.
Step 3. Use a free program
There are software like Audacity that are free and of excellent quality. They require more work, practice and skill as you will have to work the sound yourself.
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Audacity, for example, requires you to have samples that you will then need to merge yourself. The result, however, will be much more professional and you will have more control.
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Step 4. Buy professional software
There are also professional programs to use if you are serious about making music. They cost a lot, even hundreds of euros, but they are the ones that are used by professionals for professionals. To make the most of them you will need a large sample archive.
