Wednesday, June 27, 2012

How Free Beats And Instrumentals Help Young Musicians Hone Their Skills

By Ronnie Howards


Advanced digital technology makes creating high-quality recordings possible without having to set foot in a studio. Anyone with a reasonably powerful personal computer can now run software that gives up-and-coming musicians the capability of combining original vocals and other tracks with the free beats and instrumentals that are now being offered for download.

These no-cost tracks are not only fun to hear, but are also ideal for working on improving word flow and good vocal timing. Many times these recordings are presented without cost by established, successful artists who want to inspire new musicians to further develop their talents. These tracks are designated royalty-free, which simply means that the original artist does not expect payment each time one is used.

Many music styles are available for download, but the most common are in the hip-hop or rap genre. While most are used by non-professionals, any musician who wants to make money from sales must become aware of the legalities surrounding the use of this type of material. Even though the original artist is not expecting to be paid, the basic copyright still applies.

Downloaded material often comes with an attached digital voice tag that cannot be removed without violating the law. Some recordings may be used in an actual production, but credit must be always be given openly to the producers who originally distributed them. While there may not be a charge, that music is still owned by the originator, not the user.

Although some artists permit their material to be used for personal recordings, most bar distribution of that material on any website that normally offers music for sale. Some providers do allow their tracks to be used a single time, but there must be no money involved. Those uses may include making personal mixes, completing a special project for school, or any other non-profit endeavor.

There actually are an increasing number of downloading sites that allow their tracks to be used for commercial purposes, but only if the music has been altered. A musician seeking to market original material that includes downloaded beats or instrumentals must also add a vocal or some other type of music. Stand-alone commercial use of a downloaded track is not allowed.

Even with these kinds of legalities, free beats and instrumentals provide a nearly unlimited opportunity to create new and exciting ideas for recordings. They save the time and effort, allowing budding artists to concentrate on the message, rather than the beat. Ultimately, they provide a way for these new artists to develop the skills they need to take the next step in a musical career.




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