Tag: chorus writing
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A How-To Guide for Writing Choruses
A How-To Guide for Writing Choruses A chorus is not just the bit where the lyrics repeat. It’s something else entirely. In this article, we tell you what a chorus is, different types of choruses, as well as 3 practical tips – one lyrical, one melodic, and one chord-based – that will help you write…
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Songwriting Tip #2 – Using the Voice as a Percussive Instrument
Songwriting Tip #2 – Using the Voice as a Percussive Instrument Usually when we write songs, we focus a lot on using a good amount of variation between our verses and choruses. This is so that we can create a build-up of tension, followed by resolution in the chorus. However, it’s entirely possible to place…
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Songwriting Tip #1 – The Power of Simplicity
Songwriting Tip #1 – The Power of Simplicity As songwriters, we try hard to distinguish ourselves and create memorable songs. Unfortunately, many songwriters often feel as if things need to be complicated in order to stand out – this is inaccurate. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the power of simplicity through studying Queen’s classic…
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Songwriting Tips to Learn from Queen’s “We Will Rock You”
Songwriting Tips to Learn from Queen’s “We Will Rock You” “We Will Rock You” by Queen is arguably the greatest rock anthem of all time. In this blog post, we look at some of the songwriting secrets buried within its seemingly simple form. This blog post aims to summarise our video “How to Write a…
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How to Write a Song – A Catchy Chorus
How to Write a Song – A Catchy Chorus When it comes to songwriting, the chorus plays a crucial role in capturing the listeners’ attention and making a lasting impact. In this article, we will explore three essential tips that can help you create a chorus that hits hard and resonates with your audience. By…
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Top 5 Songwriting Exercises for Coming Up With Great Song Ideas: #5—Chorus Writing Prompts
What a Chorus is not I have some important news about a Chorus—news that took me way too long to properly understand: If I had realized this a little sooner in my songwriting career, it would have saved me 10 years of learning the hard way. One other thing that the Chorus is NOT: Thinking…
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Getting to Great Chorus Lyrics
A great chorus is more than just the bit where the lyrics repeat. This video dives deep into the craft of finding and writing great chorus lyrics. We look at what a great choruses really do (beyond merely repeating), and look deeply at one of the most important concepts in great chorus writing: RECOLOURING. We…
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Specificity #1: Getting Specific About Ideas
Whether you are reading songwriting books, watching videos, going to workshops, in school, or paying close attention to excellent songwriters, you will eventually hear the same message again and again: MAKE YOUR LYRICS SPECIFIC. This can be frustrating and confusing. At some point, you will write a song that you think is specific, only to…