Unison Hip Hop & Rap MIDI Chord Collection
Hip-hop has been one of the most popular genres of music for decades.
During its formative years, it was characterized by sample-based production, rapping, swing rhythms, and a laid back vibe.
As the years went on, drums became heavier, bass became fatter, rhythms became more straight, and, in a large portion of hip-hop, the subject matter darkened to reflect inner-city life.
Chord progressions in hip-hop vary greatly. Chords can come from the jazz world, R&B, pop, or even classical.
Hip-hop, in general, has a strong bias towards minor keys.
When writing in major keys, it is common to use extended chords instead of triads to provide more tension and interest.
There are times when pure triads are used in major keys, but these songs often straddle the border between pop and hip-hop.
In minor keys, the darker the better unless a jazzy vibe is desired.
Using pure triads often creates the heaviest atmosphere. To see for yourself, just compare a minor triad with a minor 7th chord.
In recent years, many chord progressions from pop have crossed over into hip-hop as the two genres have been blending into a radio-ready hybrid.
We’ve included them all for you in the Unison Hip Hop & Rap MIDI Chord Collection.
You can use the Unison MIDI Chord Collection with…
- Chords to create the structure and foundation for your tracks
- Pads to add movement and complexity to the rest of your composition
- Basslines to define a new level of refinement to your bass progressions
- Leads to hit all the right notes and emotional tones
- Arpeggios to brighten up the song and add those extra finishing touches
On top of that, the Unison MIDI Chord Collection will help you…
- Eliminate the need to spend years learning music theory by having all the chords & progressions you need
- Have an instant, perfect-sounding foundation for your tracks to start & finish them quickly
- Get instant inspiration from the new chords & progressions available to you
- Go beyond basic chords with complex chords & progressions so your music can stand out
- Skyrocket your progress as a producer by finishing more tracks than ever
Plus, as a special bonus you also get a walkthrough PDF to show you how to best use the pack and how to write melodies on top of the chords & progressions.