Do You Really Need To Know What Key Your Song Is In?

Choosing a key instantly gives you a list of chords to use as a starting point for chords-first songs. ____________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle comes with this FREE eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ At what point are you aware of key when you compose your songs? Is it something […]

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Helping Chord Progressions Along with Pedal Point

Pedal point is an option for adding a kind of musical anchor to a complex chord progression. ____________________ “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle now includes a free copy of “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro.” ____________________   [Before reading this article, give this video a quick view. It will explain the […]

5 Ways You Know a Melody is Working Well

If your song is failing, check to see if you notice these five crucial characteristics. “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle includes this eBOOK: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. Take a look at some of the features of hits that you can and should be using in your own songs. The best way […]

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How To Create a “Fragile” Chord Progression For a Song Bridge

Bridge progressions need to start somewhere other than the tonic, then find ways to move back. ____________ “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro” answers some of the most important questions amateur songwriters face as they move into the professional world. It’s part of “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” eBook Bundle packages. Read more.. […]

The Chorus Hook as a Starting Point – a Great Idea

Working on your song’s hook first gives it a focus that can greatly strengthen its structure. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle, and get this eBook FREE OF CHARGE: “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Starting your next song by working out something “hooky” for the chorus is a great way […]

Creating Song Melodies from Single Pitches

Focusing on one pitch at a time can help add structure to your song melodies. ____________ Purchase “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” 6-eBook Bundle TODAY, and receive your free eBook “From Amateur to Ace: Writing Songs Like a Pro”. _____________ Do you find lately that your song melodies have an undesirable wandering nature? One aspect of good melodies that […]