The Rhythm of Your Melody Line

Melody lines tend to focus on one main rhythm: the chosen rhythmic value. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ We know that the rhythm of your melody line is going to be largely dictated by the inherent pulse of the […]

The Main Differences Between Verse and Chorus Rhythms

If all rhythm is to you is what happens behind the vocal line, keep reading. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________ Rhythm plays a crucial role in the developing and sustaining of song energy and momentum. Some aspects […]

Strengthening a Chorus With Subtle Rhythmic Changes

The difference between a verse and chorus rhythm can be so subtle that no one notices. But subtlety is key in hit song production. ___________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” shows you how to write great songs. It’s just one of a suite of 6 songwriting e-books written by Gary Ewer. Let these six e-books show […]

How Rhythm Changes Between Verse and Chorus

Though it may seem to defy musical logic, chorus rhythms are usually longer than verse rhythms, and there are reasons for this. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-Ebook Bundle. 11 Songwriting Principles That Will Turn Your Writing Around – Guaranteed. _____________ Since choruses are generally more energetic than verses, you’d think that the rhythms you use […]

Harmonic Rhythm Helps Establish Your Song’s Groove

Harmonic rhythm is something created and established at the start of the songwriting process that can deeply affect the feel of a song. _____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and find out which songs become hits, and why they sound so good. _____________ Groove is a difficult thing to define precisely, but you can’t […]

The Difference Between Verse and Chorus Rhythm

It may seem counterintuitive, but chorus lyrics usually become less rhythmically active. __________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 e-book bundle. Write smarter – Tap into your creative mind. __________________ Since song choruses typically become more energetic than their preceding verses, it may seem that chorus lyrics (i.e., the rhythms that you would use to set the words) […]