Hip-hop turns 50 this year. In its five decades, it's influenced almost every other genre. That inspired our Genre Project idea of hacking different genres to reveal their secret formulas, and how to use them to improve other genres.
Everything you need to know for making great hip-hop beats, in one 7-page PDF. Learn the secrets of 4 legendary producers. Play kicks like RZA (Wu-Tang Clan). Play snares like Ice-T. Play hi-hats like Dr. Dre. Groove like Questlove (The Roots). Whatever your genre, this PDF will transform your drums. Includes MIDI & WAVs.
Our genre PDFs are designed as extensions to our 3 bestselling PDFs. If you haven't read those, download 'em below.
This contains Ray's essential hacks of everything you need to know for making music. Over 12,000 producers use this as their studio handbook. Hacks include: modes, key signatures, modulations (changing keys), melodies, counterpoint, chords, bass & more! If you're a beginner, first read Hack Music Theory, Part 1.
Ray's life-changing book! Understanding theory is easy with this. Drawing on decades of teaching experience combined with his world-renowned "hack" method, Ray breaks down theory into its simplest form via a series of easy hacks, deep insights & bad jokes! Download includes PDF, EPUB & MOBI for eReaders.
Everything you need to know for making great beats, in one PDF. Learn how to write for each element of the drum kit (kick, snare, toms, cymbals), based on its function in a beat. You'll also learn Ray's game-changing Kick Drum Rule, which is guaranteed to make your beats stand out! Download includes MIDI & WAV files.
