A Few Songwriting Basics To Get You Started
This article is simply giving some songwriting basics to help you get started.
There are many ways to write a song, no one method is the correct way.
There are three areas we will concentrate on here:
- Title/Chorus/Hook
- Catchy Melody
- Structure
Songwriting Basics - Title/Chorus/Hook
Title, Chorus and Hook Tips
Study successful songs and identify the hook, you will notice that this very often is in the title and chorus.
Songwriting Basics - Catchy Melody
Tips For A Catchy Melody
Another way is to use a guitar or keyboard and play the melody, this should ensure that you don't forget it. But remember to write down the chords or save the tune on your keyboard - incase you forget that too!
Once again, study and listen to successful hit records for inspiration and guidance on what makes a good melody.
Songwriting Basics - Structure
Tips To Help You Structure Your Song
A verse is a number of lines that give the details of the song.
The chorus is a section that generally contains the catchiest part of the song, and usually contains the hook too. The chorus is often repeated at regular intervals throughout the song.
A bridge is often included in a song as well. This is an arrangement of music and or lyrics that are slightly different to the rest of the song - an interlude. A bridge is a contrasting section which also prepares for the return of the original material section.
So, for example, the structure of Cheryl Cole's hit single, Fight For This Love goes as follows:
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus (variation)
Chorus
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