Rap Lesson by Cole Mize

Introduction to Rapping

• Focus on both lyrics and rhythm
• Rap stands for Rhythm and Poetry
• Importance of the musical side of rapping

Key Terms

• Bar: Measurement of musical distance
• Tempo (BPM): Beats per minute, affects how rapidly a song moves
• Beat: A quarter of a bar

Understanding Beats and Notes

• Rap on Beat: Placing words on beats or between beats
• Sub-beats: Beats within beats for precise placement of syllables

Types of Rhythmic Music Notes

1. Quarter Notes: One note per beat, practice with "4 count"
2. Eighth Notes: Two notes per beat, practice with "8 count"
3. Sixteenth Notes: Four notes per beat, practice with "16 count"

Developing Cadences

• Cadences: Combination of notes and pauses
• Scatting: Practicing cadences with random sounds

Writing and Structuring Lyrics

• Align lyrics with musical structure
• Notate breaks or breaths (B) for clarity
• Break lyrics every four bars for readability

Rhymes in Rap

• Rhyme Schemes: Rhyme consistently in the same place over bars
• Internal Rhymes: Rhyming within a bar without carrying to the next

Creating Patterns

1. Cadence Pattern: Consistent rhythms and pauses
2. Rhyme Scheme Pattern: Placement of rhymes to create a pattern
3. Delivery Pattern: Tone and emotion used in delivery

Practical Advice

• Patterns should typically repeat over an even number of bars
• Use dynamic delivery to emphasize end rhymes

Resources and Further Learning

• Free rap course: "5 Minutes to a Better Rap Flow"
• Free bundle: eBook, bar sheets, practice instrumentals

Conclusion

• Rapping has no fixed rules, only techniques
• Encourage self-confidence and practice regularly

Remember, practice is key to mastering the art of rapping. Continuously work on both your lyrical and rhythmic abilities to improve your rap skills.