4 Characteristics of Beautiful Song Melodies

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How to Use Chord Inversions to Greatest Effect

A chord inversion (“slash chord”) can add a great sense of variety to a standard chord progression. An inverted chord (some know them as “slash chords”) are ones in which the lowest-sounding note is not the letter-name of the chord. If you play a C major chord on a guitar while the bass plays a […]

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Improvising Melodic Ideas By Changing the Starting Note

When trying to write a song that differs from your last one, don’t forget the importance of a new starting note. _____________ Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 10-Ebook Deluxe Bundle. 11 Songwriting Principles That Will Turn Your Writing Around – Guaranteed. _____________ If you find that all of your song melodies sound uncomfortably similar, the problem is likely rooted in […]

Creating a Song Hook: A How-To Step-By-Step To Try

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Chord Progressions That Move Back and Forth From Fragile to Strong

Many progressions actually move back and forth fragile and strong qualities, and you can use this to your advantage in songwriting. ____________ Purchase Gary Ewer’s “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and become the songwriter you’ve always thought you could be! _____________ Before reading this post, why not watch this video, which will explain some of the important concepts: […]

When and Why to Write a Song Bridge

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