How To Rap: 1 Simple Technique For Changing Flows

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Alright, let’s see what I can do to answer this question about changing your rhyme scheme throughout bars. Before getting started, I’m going to tell you the way I interpreted this question - so hopefully it aligns with what you’re asking.

To begin, we need to understand what a rhyme scheme is. A rhyme scheme is essentially a mapping of the rhymes within a verse. I won’t go too deeply into this as I have other videos covering tihe exact same topic, however, a quick example is something like

These days are long but the sun never changes
We wait for songs to map the coming of ages

The most clear rhymes here are changes and ages however if we dig a little deeper we see scheme is quite a bit more complex.

These days (A) are long (B) but the sun(C) never changes(D)
We wait(A) for songs(B) to map the com(C)ing of ages(D)

There are 4 rhyme words in each line, granted some of them are slants. A rhyme scheme is simply a way to map the rhymes in your verse, there is no best or worst rhyme scheme to use. That being said, it can be difficult at times rhythmically to make adjustments when switching from one rhyme scheme to another.

When schemes are similar or identical, you can simply use the same flow. When you switch, however, you often need to create a different rhythm to remain in time with the beat.

For example what if we switched our second line to this:

These days are long but the sun(A) never changes(B)
We’ve done(A) all our fun(A) through the Com(A)ing of ages(B)

There are two options here, one is to match up the syllable counts. If the syllable counts are similar - most of the time you’ll be able to use a similar flow even if the schemes become disjointed. Pay attention to how many syllables are in your line.

Your second option is to create a new flow or rhythm which still holds the beat. The easiest way I’ve found to do this is break up your lyrics and create your delivery line by line. How can you make each individual line fit across the bar? The easiest way to try this is to repeat one line twice, as practice. If you can make it fit as a couplet, you can then take out the second repetition and slot in your second line instead. If you do this and break apart both lines, you’ll end up with the understanding of how to transition between these schemes.

These days are long but the sun(A) never changes(B)
These days are long but the sun(A) never changes(B)
We’ve done(A) all our fun(A) through the Com(A)ing of ages(B)
We’ve done(A) all our fun(A) through the Com(A)ing of ages(B)

These days are long but the sun(A) never changes(B)
We’ve done(A) all our fun(A) through the Com(A)ing of ages(B)

Hopefully that helps you understand how to break down schemes a bit and then create flows around it. This is a pretty simple example, but by building on the ideas you can make much harder transitions come across more smoothly. Remember, the key is to make sure each line works by itself within the bar it’s going across. Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions!

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