Using Contrasting Elements to Keep Listeners Interested

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The Benefits of Starting Songs By Working Out the Lyric First

Great lyrics are great if they partner well with melody and chords. But how do you make sure that the partnership is strong and musical? Get “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and become a top-level songwriter. And get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” free of charge right now. Read […]

Creating a Song Melody With No Climactic Moment

There are times when a climactic moment in a song melody may not be necessary. ___________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and become the songwriter you always thought you should be. ___________ Bruce Springsteen has released a new studio album, “High Hopes“, and I’ve been giving it a thoroughly enjoyable listen. The […]

How the Rhythms You Use in the Chorus Will Effect the Emotional Level of the Lyric

Using longer note values in a chorus melody helps to amplify emotion. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. 7 Songwriting eBooks for $37 _____________ One of the main differences between a verse and a chorus has to do with the emotional […]

Two Crucial Components of a Successful Song Hook

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7 Ways To Make Instrumental Music Work

_______________________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6 eBook Bundle, and get “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” free. Read more.. _______________________ Follow Gary Ewer on Twitter What are the fundamental differences between instrumental and sung music? The answer is: practically nothing. An instrumental has, essentially, most of the same elements that a song with lyrics […]