How Different Points Can Make Different Lines
6How Different Points Can Make Different Lines
If you’ve read the Rap Manual, you should already have an idea how the point-system works. Now I’m going to talk to you about how to use different points to make different lines.
Remember the manual says the standard rap line starts with point 1 and ends o point 8. Another common starting point is at point 2 which also ends on point 8.
So let’s explore how different points can make different lines. The great thing about the point-system is you can use these points to construct your verses. For example you can combine points 2-8 with 2-1. So lets take a look at how four bars looks when you use different points to make different lines.
Bar 1 2-8
Bar 2 2-1
Bar 3 2-8
Bar 4 2-1
Another four bar example looks like this:
Bar 1 2-4, 5-8
Bar 2 3-8
Bar 3 2-4, 5-8
Bar 4 3-8
Sometimes you’ll write a song and the hook over laps the beginning of your verse. No problem when this happens because using the point-system you can recognize where points fall you’ll be able to jump in the verse regardless where it over laps, which in some case will have you starting your verse on points 3, 4 or 5.
Hopefully this article has helped give you a better understanding how different points make different lines. Practice using different line combinations in your raps and see what you can come up with. The point-system gives you the potential to find an unlimited amount of rhyme schemes and combos.
If you have any questions leave a comment. Practice, Practice, Practice. Good Luck.
You should also check out:
THE BAR TUTORIAL
What Words Fall On Which Points?
The Right Way To Practice Your Rap Craft
Importance Of Writing A Great Hook
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Jamaal West is the author of The Official How To Rap Manual. He has over 15 years experience helping others improve rap skill and rhyming ability. Inventor of the How2rap Point-System & The Understanding Bars Tutorial his techniques on teaching others to rap have been regarded as one of the best of its kind since the year 2000.
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how can i tell when a line is finished?
Usually you can tell by the rhyme words. Most rap songs rhyme at the end of each bar. Another way to tell is in the beat. Most bars end on or around the snare. (Clap of the beat or points 8 if your familiar with the How2rap point-system)
Thanks! I have read your book by the way. I also would like to ask you how you would go around emulating other artists? Like would you copy a verse, break it down into the formula, then write your own verse, OR would you just go off what you hear?
You could do both but if your more advanced you could just do it by ear, see where there bars begin and end. A lot of rappers use the same style over the beat (Drake, RickRoss, 2Chainz etc) and some switch it up every few songs. This is also a great way to practice and get better at using different styles and rhyme schemes.
hey im sendn a msg out, because ur Counting Bars Report is down….can u reload it when u get a cahnce cuz i do wanna load it
..i want to learn how to flow on the beat better