How You Can Easily Write A Song

Posted on 26. Mar, 2010 by amauto in Uncategorized

Have you ever listened to your favorite CD and wished that could be you? Well, it’s really not as hard as you might think. Songwriting, like any other skill, takes time to perfect. However, with a lot practice and a few simple guidelines, anyone can go from song-listener to songwriter.

There is no wrong place for your song to come from. Some people having an important message they want to express lyrically, while others just want to display a catchy melody. Many songs are beat driven and use rhythm and tempo as a basis. Whatever the method, there are a few tips to consider.

A lot of songwriters enjoy picking up their dreadnought acoustic guitar and starting off with a simple chord progression. From there they’ll hum a catchy vocal melody and not before long, a chorus is born. Many songwriters will tell you that the chorus makes or breaks the song, so it’s good to come up with it before anything else. Then you get the hard work out of the way.

Lyrics are tough for some, while other thrive on them. Just remember that the most memorable lyrics are ones that are unique. Although many songs have great melodies which make up for predictable lyrics, there’s no reason to settle. Grab a set of scrapbooking papers and write away. Even if you don’t have deep lyrics, if there is a phrase or two that no one has ever heard, people will remember your song.

A great beat is what drives many a song. Even if you’ve set out to write a folk tune on your Takamine acoustic guitar, you’re still gonna need a rhythm to strum along too. Decide what works best with the melody and with your lyrics. If you have minor chords and sad lyrics, perhaps a slower tempo would work. Yet, speeding it up would turn into into an angry sounding song which may be what you want.

The best tip you can remember in songwriting is to never underestimate your audience. People take music very seriously. If they feel that your song is just more of the same, they’re likely to tune it out. Try new things. Surprise people. Sometimes it may work, sometimes it may not. But you will certainly captures people’s attention.

You see, it’s really a simple process, songwriting. It doesn’t matter the order, but always consider melody, lyrics, beat, and originality when writing your hit. Different pieces vary and some aspects may be more important than others. That’s up to you. The world is at your finger tips.

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