How To Improve Your Rap Flow In 10 Mins. Or Less (Tips + Examples)
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Flow, cadence, syncopation - all words that encapsulate a rapper's deftness to glide effortlessly over the beat, defining their rhythmic agility.
Whatever you call it, it all converges to the same premise we're exploring today: the elusive art of rap flow.
Today’s episode of How To Rap breaks down how to improve your rap flow with methods you’ve likely never heard before, going beyond the superficial advice of changing up your flow to keep listeners hooked.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:49 1. The Fundamentals of Rap Flow: Understanding and Mastering Your Own Rhythm
2:39 Flow Freedom course
3:28 2. Practical Steps Towards Improving Your Rap Flow
7:18 3. Advanced Techniques to Elevate Your Rap Flow
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After steering UA-cam's most subscribed 'How To Rap' channel for nearly a decade, and mentoring literally thousands of global rap enthusiasts, we've found the ideal definition:
Drum patterns transmuted into word form.
Yes, that's the secret sauce.
Consider this, every beat is a combination of guitar riffs, string sections, horns, and other elements.
Now, imagine adding another layer to this sonic tapestry, a vocal instrument delineating drum patterns through words.
That, in essence, is rap flow.
It’s the juxtaposition of these vocal patterns, attuned to the rhythm of the beat, which makes rap such an intoxicating genre.
Now, there’s this disheartening sentiment that often echoes in the comment sections of our 'How To Rap' videos.
People seem to believe, “You're either born with it, or you're not”.
Well, that's far from the truth.
Most of these commenters are either not making music, haven't coached anyone to rap, or if they do make music, it's rather mediocre.
The point is, skills like music, rhythm, and flow aren't inborn evolutionary abilities like running.
Sure, some might grasp them faster, but it doesn't mean if it's challenging initially, you can't master it.
Yes, even rap legend like Jay-Z, Drake, and Nas occasionally go off-beat to emphasize a point, but that's not their primary rapping style. So, don't use the "it's my style" defense lightly. Be sure to write to the beat.
Last, I'd like to share a motivational nugget. Drawing from that 2Pac style, I started with a simple flow and gradually moved to more complex bars.
The more I wrote and recorded, the better I got at detecting when I was off-beat.
I see a lot of new rappers struggling with flow, and I always tell them, keep writing and recording.
Now, an indispensable rap flow secret leveraged by most professionals is the art of slowing down the flow just before the chorus begins.
This technique transforms the tail end of the verse into a potential hook, a concept sometimes termed as a 'pre-chorus' in popular songwriting.
This transitional section builds tension, leading seamlessly into the main hook or chorus.
Renowned artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Kanye West have repeatedly employed this technique in their major records.
One overlooked advantage of this method is that it paves the way for quicker song completion.
Many rappers are known for their distinctive flows - from newer-generation artists like DaBaby to stalwarts like Method Man.
However, the rappers generally considered the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.), such as The Notorious B.I.G., Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Jay-Z, etc., are often recognized as masters of multiple flows. - Розваги
COMMENT: Do you agree with the claim that mastering multiple flows is essential for being considered one of the greatest rappers of all time? Why or why not?
Yes, different ways to tell a story mean more potential listeners
As a recreational performer, I believe so. Coz it's what sets individuals apart. Though I am a believer in lyrical content and I believe it's what makes one a legend. If you can tell your story and captivate listener through your lyrics as well, you're great to me
Are the flow techniques taught in your course?
Yes, lyrics are about different emotions and different flows will paint the picture better.
We used to have a practice among emcees where we would rhyme to anything we heard, whether it was an instrumental, a commercial, a movie scene, a car alarm, etc, we would develop what we called “The OverFlow” where you have a Flow that covers anything you hear , I mean absolutely anything, we would even rhyme to the sound of the refrigerator running, or the sound of the birds chirping etc . Anything audible , went in the cypher
That's so dope. I needa do this w my boys 🎉
Please do a vid on how to find your rap style?
Rap style.
Rap style is whatever you want. You just got keep practicing
Record everything you have written, the more you record you’ll know what style
Record ur voice if u r not satisfied chop ur voice cutt splits and then re arrenge it if u dnt like it again repeat it record again
You'll find that on your own for that bruh
I started producing which actually boosted my rap flow ability signicifcantly
I'm thankful I was playing drums for about 7 years by the time I started as a rap artist. Really helped me so much & felt natural making the transition. The more you can learn about music from all genres & instruments & immerse yourself in what music is the better.
flow-drum patterns over beat form, drum patterns through words; meter, tempo.
Great content! Keep sharing those gems.💯
I truthfully believe that an artist has to be able to do what no other artist can do. I believe that when it comes to being a master one great flow. Now on the other end, as bro said the great’s have mastery of multiple flows but I believe they master over flows/ writing structures that have come to be known or will come to be known as mastery or blueprint
so many gems under 10 minutes thanks
Voice is an instrument
A unique one at that
Thanks G
This the best Channel ❤
He is a prophet my friends🤘
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Tip: if you’re writing a rap with no beat, bop your head as your write and use that as your metronome
Tip to use while you in class 😆😆
@@Josef_Verhey exactly
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Hello, any mentors for songwriting and rapping, or producers that are in the Burbank or Los Angeles County or just California areas? I live in SoCal.
How can I rap super fast like Eminem I need guidance on this cause it's my style of rapping and am deeply in love with this style
find a trap beat and fallow the hi hats
1 you must learn to put words and syllables so that vowels and consonants alternate
2 do not use hissing sounds in fast flow (they are difficult to pronounce)
3 do not chase over speed, but over diction,
a quick mumble won't impress anyone
Okay so I’m only 11 and 4 days late to this video but here’s my attempt, Woah, woah woah woah, I’m aboutta go so hard on this song that these guys won’t even try me, Now lemme switch up the flow, the flow that’s gon have me screaming come on Bro, bro, bro,bro, oh wait, no no no I’m boutta cook something up and make something up like I’m at a bar flow, and I know what you’re thinking, did he steal the flow from a jar? No I didn’t steal it from the jar, no I cooked up something Greek up like a Gyro, ooh I’m going off course but I’m not on those PGA tours,bro. This is the greatest verse you’ve ever heard,bro? Come on, bro, bro?
Is this the “before” in the thumbnail? Bro bro 😂
Is this the “before” in the thumbnail? Bro bro 😂
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