Yes! Hitsounds make a world of difference in a beatmap, although I kind of consider hitsounds a slightly more advanced topic.SkyWhales wrote:
Nice tips! I've just made a new map, and I like to think that I've done all (or at least most) of these. I would also say to new mappers (like myself), don't underestimate good hitsounds, they can make any map much better, though don't use hitsounds so often that they're annoying. Use them to enhance the beat of the music itself. Also, playing with combo colours that match the background of your map will make your map much more visually appealing.
I also agree with you about the combo colors. Just make sure the colors don't actually blend in with the background!