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A Guideline for Song Form and Design

No two songs are the same, but here are the basic design elements that show up in most hit songs. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and build your audience base. _____________ Songwriting, especially in the pop song world, is a tricky tightrope act. On the one hand, every song you write needs […]

Must All Verse Melodies Be the Same?

Creating contrast in songs is important, but verse-chorus is only one of many options. ____________ Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and increase your song’s HIT potential. _____________ The verse-chorus format of songwriting is an easy way to ensure that the contrast principle is alive and well in your songs. Any time you divide your music into […]