For chords and melody, producers typically use pads, piano, and synths but also experiment with sounds from other genres like the electric guitar, winded instruments, and more. The main instruments common in all trap music are the 808 drum kit and bass. The vibe in these tracks varies from chilled to sinister and psychedelic, but in the case of these tracks at least, it’s generally with a smoothed-out feel. The relative scarcity of elements and elegance of programming helps trap sound big and punchy on everything from phone speakers to club systems.Īside from vocals, the musical elements in these tracks tend to be synthetic. The trap beat genre tends to feature relatively sparse accompaniment to the drums and bass. Unlike “golden age” hip-hop, these beats tend to be sequences straight, without swing.
In terms of tempo, a pretty wide range is used, with the kicks, snares and bass line playing slowly relative to the fast-paced hats. If you’re familiar with trap music, you’ll no doubt recognize these elements and have heard them many times.
They feature fast high-hat patterns, often with hat rolls, plus snappy claps and snares, and big, harmonically rich pitched bass drums for their bass lines. All of these trap music beat examples use Roland TR-808 drum sounds, an instrument that’s practically ubiquitous in the genre.
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