Monday, June 6, 2011

Make Music Beats the Easy Way

The glue that holds everything together in every song—from the guitar, to the keyboards, to the vocals—is a tight beat. In most artists and bands, it is the tempo and rhythm of the drummer that sets the mood and pace of the entire song. Although live drums are replaced by samples and DJs that create music beats from drum machines in techno or hip hop music, the importance of great beat remains the same. But you don’t have to rely on expensive equipment or the talents of a professional drummer to get you started on your own musical journey. With today’s technology, the Internet and your own taste and diligence, you, too, can make music beats right on your desktop. Here are some tips to get you started.

Listen.
Study your favorite songs, and the tracks of the musicians or artists you look up to. Figure out what makes these tracks great by dissecting the different instruments and elements of the songs—do they have a catchy melody? Do the songs have bass lines that make you want to dance? Do the drum patterns change a lot? Figure out how a song’s rhythm or tempo makes you feel and how different beat patterns change your mood.Research.
There is a wealth of information available at your fingertips via the Internet. Search for programs that can help you make music beats and record your own songs. While most programs and applications will set you back a few dollars, there are other good programs and beat makers that can be downloaded for free. It’s also good to head over to and join different musicians’ forums for tips, tricks and advice. You can even join forces with other people who share the same interest to make music beats.Practice.
The cliché ‘practice makes perfect’ holds true for just about everything, including writing your own music. Having a steady rhythm, especially when you make your own beat is important, and this can be achieved through practice. There are a lot of tutorials online that can teach you basic music theory and how different time signatures and tempos help create different moods. You can also look for an online metronome to help you practice your beats and keep in time.Experiment.
Although it is tempting to rely on the library of samples and loops available over the Internet and included in beat makers, it’s best to use your own creativity so you don’t sound like everybody else. Start with a simple drum beat using just a kick and a snare, then experiment by adding layers. Don’t go overboard, though—it’s easy to cross the thin line between music and noise, so use your own taste and judgment to decide which layers to delete and which to keep.

It used to be very difficult to be able to create and record your own songs, but with these simple guidelines and enough skill, you can make music beats and very well be on your way to music stardom.


Make Beats Now !!!!

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