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Aim for a range between 80 to 100 BPM . Lower BPMs (80-88) often provide a better "groove" and "drag" for that classic 90s feel.

Slightly detune the piano to mimic the pitch variations found in old vinyl samples. 3. Drum Programming boom_bap_type_beat_piano_instru_rap_old_school_...

16 bars (drums, bass, and main piano). Consider "airing out" the verse by pulling back some musical elements so the rapper has room. Aim for a range between 80 to 100 BPM

4-8 bars (fading out with the original piano sample). 4-8 bars (fading out with the original piano sample)

Keep hi-hats simple. A secret technique is to shift every other hi-hat slightly off-grid to create a "dragging" effect.

The "Boom Bap" name comes from the kick (boom) and the snare (bap).

Use an upright bass (common in jazz-sampled hip hop) or a subby synth like a Moog .