Three different sets of rap lyrics in increasing difficulty with a backing track.Includes demo performance plus tips and hints from Max Wheeler of UK hip hop act Dirty Diggers.

Double time rapping is featured - for a simpler rap challenge try seacrhing for "rap challenge basic".

Exploring different approaches to writing rap lyrics, focussing on improving imagery through description. Compares two rap verses, with the same subject matter to highlight different ways to paint a picture and improve descriptive lyrics.

This is a spoken factual presentation , with pause/play/rewind controls, about slang in rap lyrics. There is a synchronised onscreen text transcript with interactive glossary terms. There are also relevant audio clips, photographs and lyrics excerpts. Topics explored are: opposites, local slang, immigrant slang

This shows different techniques that can be used when two vocalists share a rap, including drop-outs in the mix. The lyrics include examples of internal rhyming and double time flow. The time signature is unusual for rap, involving triplet patterns. This, along with the whistle sample, give the song a folky feel.

Curriculum area: Listening and understanding

Main focus: rap vocal techniques, triplets

Possible learning outcomes: pupils recognise various ways in which two vocalists can make a vocal texture more interesting

This is an example of modern pop Hip Hop. It includes melodic singing, beatboxing and modern drum patterns.

Curriculum area: Listening and understanding

Main focus: Pop Hip Hop style

Possible learning outcomes: pupils recognise features of modern Pop Hip Hop style

Follow up exercise to Rap gap fill 1, for beginners to get a grasp of the basic idea of fitting words to the rhythm of the beat. Can be used individually or with groups if preferred.

Live sequencer which lets learners perform backings for their rap tracks in given moods, choosing freely which segments should play next as the music plays.

Live sequencer which lets learners perform backings for their rap tracks in given moods, choosing freely which segments should play next as the music plays.

Live sequencer which lets learners perform backings for their rap tracks in given moods, choosing freely which segments should play next as the music plays.

Live sequencer which lets learners perform backings for their rap tracks in given moods, choosing freely which segments should play next as the music plays.