Simplifying Lead Vocal Rhythm in a Chorus

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What Key Choice Does For a Song

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Song Energy is a Subtle Quality

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5 Ways to Create an Interesting Moment in Your Song

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What Else "Progresses" Besides Chords?

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The Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, and Vocal Harmonies

There are many songs that use the same or similar melody for the chorus as is used for the verse. It works if you’ve come up with a good, hooky sort of melody. But using a similar melody presents you with a problem: how do you make sure that you don’t simply bore your listeners […]