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Beatmaking Themes, Theories, and Concepts
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Marvelows
Overlooked Transitional Soul Group Pack Many Jewels
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
In the early/mid-60s, rhythm…
Programming Hi-Hats to Fit Your Style of Beats
A Solid Understanding of Time and Rhythm Leads to More Effective Hi-Hat programming
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BeatTips MusicStudy: The Meters – “Soul Machine”
Seminal Funk Band Demonstrates Early Roots of Hip Hop/Rap Music
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
One listen of "Soul…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Beat (aka The English Beat) – “Doors of Your Heart”
Even at Slower Tempos, Their Range Shines
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
For this discussion of The Beat (aka The…
Check This: “The Mad Scientist;” Large Professor
Unsung Hero of Creativity, Large Professor Mastered the Art of Bass-Filtering and Drum-Sound…
What Is “E-Diggin'” and Why BeatTips Endorses It
E-Diggin Provides Greater Accessibility to Valuable Music and a Pivotal Link to the Art of Sampling
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BeatTips MusicStudy: Mary Jane Girls – “All Night Long”
Another Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Last…
Hasan Insane Drops New Miguel “All I Want Is You” Remix
Talented Beatmaker/Producer and Perennial Remixer Continues Streak of Dope Remixes
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BeatTips Beat Battle September 2010 Winner: BrandonF42088
BrandonF42088 Scores Long Sought Win; TBC Still on the Move
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Here's my breakdown of…
BeatTips MusicStudy: The Notations – “I’m Still Here”
A Lesson in Cooking the Groove
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Once the groove gets established, it's continuously…