Why use cross notes in sheet music for hip hop tracks?

1. Does rap use cross rhythms?
2. Is there sheet music for rap?
3. Does rap use music symbols?
4. What is modern notation?

Does rap use cross rhythms?

There are only so many things one can do with a rhythm in 4/4 (as almost all rap songs are) when one is constrained (as rap is) by having verbal meaning. ... However, cross rhythms would break this up.

Is there sheet music for rap?

The company publishes sheet music for two rap artists, Puff and Will Smith. And no one appears to be clamoring for more. In fancy economic terms, rap sheet music doesn't sell. For instance, the sheet music to Smith's mega-hit "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" sold 1,500 copies, says Keith Mardak, Hal Leonard president.

Does rap use music symbols?

Rap is just music. Use whatever music notation you like.

What is modern notation?

Modern music notation is used by musicians of many different genres throughout the world. The staff acts as a framework upon which pitches are indicated by placing oval noteheads on the staff lines, between the lines or above and under the staff using ledger lines.