As a beginning beat maker, it is normal to go through cycles of excitement and then frustration. First, you make a track, then you are excited about it, and then you compare it to what you hear on the radio and realize it doesn't have that gloss of professionalism that tracks on the radio do. What is the reason for this
In this article, we will go over a number of reasons that separate a professional track from an amateur sounding track. With enough practice and attention given to these principles, your tracks will slowly evolve from amateur tracks into professional tracks in no time. However, before we dive into the details, remember that beat making is a skill and art just like anything else and it takes years of practice, dedication, and frustration to reach the highest levels. Do not get frustrated because everyone started at the beginning and worked their way up.
1. Layering: Layering is simply combining two sounds to together to make a combined sound that is more interesting, unique, and complex. We will cover the art of layering later on, but almost any part can be layered. A low bass sound can have a hi-frequency sound sit on top of it. A low bass-frequency kick sound can have a higher-frequency hollow kick sound sit on top of it. No matter what two parts are layered, the aim is to have a resulting sound that is more pleasing to the listener's ear.
2. The Arrangement: Is your track just a simple beat the repeats or does it have an introduction, verse sections, and lead in sections to the chorus? Taking the time to make a beat into a full-blown arrangement will make a huge difference in the quality of your tracks.
3. Auxiliary Sounds: When your track moves from verse to chorus, does it do so abruptly or does it have nice and smooth transitions? Does it have unique sounds that make it more interesting? Aux sounds are little touches that show a producer has put in a lot of time to perfect his/her track. Start incorporating them and witness how they can easily breath life into a song.
4. The Mix: Do the frequencies clash in your tracks? Is it hard to distinguish the kick drum from the bass and the lead guitar from the pads? A poor mix can really kill a great track. You have taken the time to choose out the right sounds for your track, so take the extra time to properly mix the track so that everyone can hear your creation as you intended or send it to a service that will do it for you.
The above list is not all of the principles, but they are 4 core critical principles. By working on the 4 principles above, your tracks will instantly start sounding more polished and professional.
In this article, we will go over a number of reasons that separate a professional track from an amateur sounding track. With enough practice and attention given to these principles, your tracks will slowly evolve from amateur tracks into professional tracks in no time. However, before we dive into the details, remember that beat making is a skill and art just like anything else and it takes years of practice, dedication, and frustration to reach the highest levels. Do not get frustrated because everyone started at the beginning and worked their way up.
1. Layering: Layering is simply combining two sounds to together to make a combined sound that is more interesting, unique, and complex. We will cover the art of layering later on, but almost any part can be layered. A low bass sound can have a hi-frequency sound sit on top of it. A low bass-frequency kick sound can have a higher-frequency hollow kick sound sit on top of it. No matter what two parts are layered, the aim is to have a resulting sound that is more pleasing to the listener's ear.
2. The Arrangement: Is your track just a simple beat the repeats or does it have an introduction, verse sections, and lead in sections to the chorus? Taking the time to make a beat into a full-blown arrangement will make a huge difference in the quality of your tracks.
3. Auxiliary Sounds: When your track moves from verse to chorus, does it do so abruptly or does it have nice and smooth transitions? Does it have unique sounds that make it more interesting? Aux sounds are little touches that show a producer has put in a lot of time to perfect his/her track. Start incorporating them and witness how they can easily breath life into a song.
4. The Mix: Do the frequencies clash in your tracks? Is it hard to distinguish the kick drum from the bass and the lead guitar from the pads? A poor mix can really kill a great track. You have taken the time to choose out the right sounds for your track, so take the extra time to properly mix the track so that everyone can hear your creation as you intended or send it to a service that will do it for you.
The above list is not all of the principles, but they are 4 core critical principles. By working on the 4 principles above, your tracks will instantly start sounding more polished and professional.
About the Author:
Part of the Jam Sonic music team, Frank Lubsey produces instrumentals for artists, jingles for small companies, and music for tv/film. Please visit his site for hip-hop beats for sale and to purchase beats.
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