Backing tracks are instrumental compositions that are subsequently overlaid with vocals. You need to have the skills to play instruments and work with special programs in order to write music for songs.
Instructions
Step 1
Learn the so-called "musical" literacy. This means that you should at least in general terms understand what a musical composition should consist of, what is needed to create it, how the arrangement and recording is carried out. In addition, you will need to learn the basics of playing certain instruments if you plan on making music with them. You can do all this in one of the city's music schools or read special educational literature that can be found on the Internet.
Step 2
Study the lyrics for the upcoming song. The creation of a backing track implies that the music will be selected specifically for them. Think about what the most appropriate melody should be - fast or slow, funny or sad, etc. It is also important to choose the genre and style of music itself, for example, rock, pop or electronic.
Step 3
Start choosing the right equipment for your music production. It is not necessary to rent a studio space, a home computer, although powerful enough, will be enough. Buy your own or rent musical instruments if you plan to use them when recording.
Step 4
Try to create simple and unpretentious melodies for a start. The easiest way to do this is with a program like Fruity Loops Studio. It contains all the necessary tools for both a beginner musician and a professional. After recording a music track, overdub it in the program with the pre-recorded vocals and check how well they combine. Add the necessary effects and correct any imperfections if you notice any.
Step 5
Extract the vocal track, leaving only the musical component. Save it in a separate file. Now you can use it as a backing track and make the necessary adjustments as needed.
