R&B basics

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Hello guys,

I was wondering if someone has a guide or a tutorial video, made by someone that has experience with R&B instrumentals/beats. Like what has to be in there for it to sound good, what should I avoid and some basic strategies to start. I use FL studio 11 if that matters. I'll answer all questions about specs or anything else asap.

Thanks in advance

Anyone know how to recreate The Weeknd sound?
 
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would like to know as well lol
 
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Ive been making R&B tracks for a few years now. Im not the best in the world, but I may be able to help you two out. Hit me up on twitter @djchev and ill shoot you my contact so I can give yall some advice via phone. In the meantime study R&b songs and try and learn the chord progressions. Then you can implement those same chord progressions and build from there.
 
This helped me make my first R&B beat that I was satisfied with, try it out:

 
Plz do not look at that vid...... Im sry its not very good R&B...

DJ chev said the right thing to do is study R&B & learn chord progressions..

Too get the Weeknd sound you should experiment with reverb on mostly every sound you would use on the beat (Except bass; causes clashes if not mixed right). His music is very simple its pretty easy to catch on.
 
UntamedProductions said:
Plz do not look at that vid...... Im sry its not very good R&B...

DJ chev said the right thing to do is study R&B & learn chord progressions..

Too get the Weeknd sound you should experiment with reverb on mostly every sound you would use on the beat (Except bass; causes clashes if not mixed right). His music is very simple its pretty easy to catch on.
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Wut? Study? Music theory?
Is there an easy way, like 5-minute-tutorial easy way to make R&B?
 
take that tongue out of your cheek now man...... :)
 
There are scales that are common to different genres , but are not exclusive to them. Therefore music is frequency. I just used a synth from a dance loop pack to create a an RNB BEAT Mostly the difference is in tempo and the type if instruments used , and groove! But mostly it's the emotion! Study these elements and then you can mix it all up Good luck.

And for anyone using Reason 7 heres a little gem. ;)
 
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