music analysis

The Cycle 

In this task, I will be creating a piece which represents the characteristics of Trap music. I will be researching and listing the characteristics of the genre, this will include: Instrumentation, time signatures and BPM. I will mainly be focusing on the drum pattern in this experiment as this is one of the main elements which makes up the genre.

The first song I will be researching is Lil Skies - Lettuce Sandwich.

Instruments

Piano - Medium

Snare (programmed) - Loud

Kick (Programmed) - Loud

Hi Hats (programmed) - Loud

808 Bass - Medium

Lead Vocals - Loudest

BPM

155 BPM. This is quite fast for a trap song, which are usually known for being 135 - 145 BPM.

Time signature

4/4

In this song, it is very clear that the drums have a 1/16th note hi hat. This is one of the main elements of the genre.

The second which I am researching is 88Glam - 12

Instruments

Kick drum - Loud

Hi Hats 1/16th note - Medium

Snare - Loud

Lead melody - Loud

Bass line - Medium

Rhythmic melody - Medium

Lead Vocals - Loud

BPM

129

Time signature

4/4

After researching the different elements of the genre, I have attempted to produce my own track of this genre.

Experiment: