Posts tagged “drill”
Jul 8, 2026
How to make drill 808 slides: the sliding bass guide
Drill 808 slides come from one shape: a root note on the downbeat, space in the middle, and a gliding chord-tone fill at the end of the bar. Playable examples inside.
Jan 27, 2026
How to make dark chord progressions
Dark chord progressions hold an atmosphere tense but not energetic, an ominous bed for rap. This article explains the theory and works through playable examples, each with a short breakdown of why it works.
Oct 22, 2025
How to make drill drums: an interactive guide
Drill drums are built on one idea: a syncopated 3-3-2 hi-hat loop. An interactive guide with 8 playable beats covering hat gaps, displaced snares and push-pull kicks.
Apr 25, 2025
Drill chord progressions: playable dark loops and why they work
Drill chord progressions with playable examples: two-chord minor loops, Phrygian menace, droning roots and the dissonant notes that create the tension.