Violet Recording Editorial Team

Wondering what is a hook in music? It is the catchy, repeated part of a song you cannot stop humming. Learn the hook types…

Common song structures explained for songwriters and producers, from verse-chorus and AABA to the 12-bar blues, with clear sections and real examples.

How long is a verse in a song? Most verses run 8 or 16 bars — about 15 to 30 seconds. Learn to count…

Wondering how many beats in a bar? Learn the answer for 4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and other time signatures, how to count them, and why…

What is BPM? BPM stands for beats per minute, the number that sets a song’s tempo. Learn how to count BPM, typical tempos by…

Learn how to tell what key a song is in using the melody, chords, and key signature. A clear, step-by-step guide for producers and…

What is a key in music? A key is the home note and scale a song is built around. Learn how keys work, key…

What is Jersey Club? The bouncy, 130–140 BPM dance sound born in Newark — its Baltimore roots, signature triplet kicks, bed-squeak samples and key…

What is boom bap? It’s the classic 90s hip-hop sound of hard kicks, crisp snares and dusty jazz-soul samples. Learn its origins, tempo, drums,…

What is hyperpop? A maximalist, glitchy offshoot of pop built on pitched-up vocals, distorted bass and candy synths. Here’s its origin, sound and artists.