Rules To Rhyme Scheme Breakdowns In Rap
Not even gonna waste time with an introduction, here's a guideline of things I do to make sure I maintain absolute and total accuracy to the point where my analyses and breakdowns almost sound like they're study hints to an exam/testThis is for all who want to still do rhyme schemes their own way when breaking down there's, but wanting to be as meticulous as humanly possible.1. Only color what rhymes, in the loosest definition possible
2. Once a word is colored, that word shouldn't and WILL NOT be ever again, unless it's a variant, is said differently on the other times, OR repeated for emphasis on something.3. When highlighting any kind of rhyme, unless the same syllable(s) appeared more than once in a single line, don't color it. Rule 2 doesn't negate, because rhymes can repeat and be REUSED in tandem with other rhyme. At that point, it's not about the word, but the assonant/consonant sounds made which is what is truly rhyming is based upon at a fundamental level. I'll showcase what I mean more, during these sessions, this can sound a bit confusing. 4. On multis, or any other non-basic type of rhyme, DO NOT COLOR THEM AS ONE, SINGULAR GROUP. Each syllable (unless the word is literally has the same 2-3 syllables) should have its own color

4b. This because multis generally have a tendency to switch up, replace, add on, take away from, etc. any rhyming groups, with several parts of it being reused in other ways for creativity in rhymes. So coloring them in that, will designate when a particular set of multis begins to "change" in some way, showing further complexity to the technique of an emcee's skill in that mannerTrust me, this will assist you in more ways than one when noticing certain things emcees do, that are a part of their individual styles5. Pay attention to how an emcee ENUNCIATES a certain word, that will help you discern whether how many other rhymes down the line, is done in similar manner down the rest of the verse. If you're from a certain region, you will naturally incorporate that part of the country's native linguistic principles and customs. That includes, BUT ISN'T LIMITED TO: How your region speaks in vernacular, uses local slang, enunciates or accents words abnormally, puts in whatever artistic influences from their surrounding environments into their schemes, from outside context.5B. If an emcee is using homophones of any sort, those must be included too, as they bolster up and completely change how a rhyme scheme can look. 6. To save time, color the immediate and recurring rhymes that are there the most, that way you aren't distracted trying to color 3-4 rhyming groups all at once. Do this one at a time, you'll thank me sooner or later, patience improves your quality and overall work ethic. 7. If an emcee is using a rhyme scheme to describe a part of themselves, or for conceptual purposes, not taking that into consideration could have you glance or skip over things you were supposed to take into account beforehandThe smallest of details can miss the eyes, if not being aware of them, so try to keep these basic rules in mind, as I demonstrate how these apply in real time as I screenshare this in depth on Hangout