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Monday, September 26, 2011

Beginners Guide On How To Rap

By Vince Mathews


If you're thinking that it is hard to rap, this article might change your mind and help you understand the basics of how to rap like a pro. Getting started is where most people stall because they are so overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. This article will help you fast track the learning process.

A good way to get started is by learning the very basics and taking in little chunks at a time. Most people try and rush the learning process then get overloaded with info and burn out. Keep your rhymes simple and you can even use some simple nursery rhymes to get started. Find the rhymes in the song and build from there.

Once you have the basics down of delivery, you need to focus on the flow as well. In the case of freestyling, you will want to use filler terms that are unique to you that can be thrown in when you need something quick and on the go. No matter is you stutter or stumble, you need to keep the flow going. This will help you to get the practice in you need to become more successful rapping down the road.

Writing can help you in this process as well. As you write down your rap songs, you will begin to connect different words together. This will give you a pool of words you can use on the spur of the moment and that could create some successful rhymes when you freestyle. Just make sure that your delivery time doesn't falter and you should find that you end up being very successful with this approach.

When writing your lyrics or rapping freestyle you will need to also add some similes and metaphors. These are words you can add to your rap songs to give depth and really make an impact on your listeners. It's very easy to throw a bunch of words together but when you add depth and a meaning to your lyrics the people listening will be able to connect with it which is what you want them to do.

A good tip to also note down is listening to others rap. Listen to their lyrics, flow and delivery as learning from professionals can help you fine tune your skills. Listen to those who you are big fans of who have the style you yourself enjoy. This will motivate and inspire you to push you further.

These are just some very basic tips on how to rap but by following this information, hopefully you will be able to walk away with something that will help you become a better rapper. There is certainly a lot of things you can learn and take into consideration and it is all about practice. Focus on the basics first and never give up.




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