May 15, 2013

How You Can Write a Dance Hit?

Dance tracks are an expansive and dominant force spanning many genres and styles of music. Due to its broad appeal and simplicity, it is only natural to wonder how someone (possibly even you) can begin to write and produce your own songs, and possibly create the next big dance hit craze.

These songs can vary greatly within their individual constitutions, ranging from simple to more complex sounds. Rhythm is a universal element present throughout dance songs, as well as Tempo and selection of which beats will, or will not be stressed.


Another key element found in many dance music hits is pitch shifting, which can be found throughout many hit songs and styles of sound (such as 'Gangnam Style', and it serves as the basis for the Dub-Step Genre of Electronic Music which is extremely popular).


Dance Music has expanded its accessibility throughout the digital age; evidenced by the creation of many affordable and easily accessible, simple to use loop programs, such as: Fruity Loops, Acid, and Sonic. Many of which focus around sound samples layered over drum loops. Such samples can come from sound libraries of individually recorded sounds, or individual notes for specific instruments and their styles of play and timbres.


Another one of these popular beat programs is called 'Reason', which has grown to become an industry standard. Reason is another example of professional quality recording and mixing programs. It also allows for expansion through 'rack extensions' and Reason Refills for more customized and tailored sounds.


Reason Refills are sound sample files which cover numerous types of music styles, including drum loops for different kinds of musical expressions. These inherent qualities allow for infinite unique sound combinations, especially when combined with effects and other editing features.


To create a successful dance song, with appeal to as broad an audience as possible, it is therefore to listen to and analyze many different kinds of music styling. Danceable music can be found throughout genres such as: Rock, Pop, Country, R&B and when incorporated with a dance beat it can become a huge dance hit.


Once inspiration has been found, it is necessary to determine what structure you would like your song to follow, which includes: the song's tempo; its pitches; the overall feel of it; utilization of breaks, beat stress, and solos; the general timbre sought; silence; and momentum. It is also necessary to consider what kinds of changes can create momentum throughout your song to keep it interesting.


Good drums, and/or other percussion, will provide the ultimate basis for your new and upcoming dance hit. In music, rhythm is everything. In modern dance music, rhythm has begun to even be expressed through the shifting of pitch. Good marketing, networking, and luck will also help you find success.


For more information on music tutorials visit DanceMidiSamples.com, who are experts in the field. For instance, check out their samples of drum and bass and many other sample packs for any aspiring DJs.

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