Use this online tool to generate song structures. This will provide you with ideas for creating good song frameworks. To create a new song form just click on the refresh button.
Song Structure Parts Defined
Here are some basic definition of each song structure part
- The verse is the part of the song that builds the story line. Usually the melody is rhythmic and the pitch is lower than the chorus. Each new verse will have different words over the same melody. In some songs there will also be a refrain.
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- The bridge or middle eight brings in a different element to the story line. It is similar to the verse yet will contrast concept, ideas, melody and feeling. For some song styles this could include a rap.
- The rap is a segment of the song where a vocalist raps the verse
- The solo is where there is an instrumental break in the song. A time of reflection.
- The pre-chorus or lift will normally precede the chorus. It is in between the verse and chorus and will build emotion and feeling leading into the chorus. The melody is a combination of both rhythmic and melodic. The general pitch of the lift will be somewhere between the verse and chorus.
- An intro can be an instrumental riff or motif that sets the mood of the song. Vamping of chord progression can be used in the into. Even spoken word can be used here.
- The outro is where you leave the song with improvisational vamping of the chorus or even a new musical ideas that concludes the song.
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Thank you more than I can say for all the great info you’ve provided…much apprediated.
In the description of the “verse” you mention the “refrain”, but don’t describe it. Would you kindly let me know what the “refrain” is?
Thank you very much.
Carl
the “Refrain” a single line of words or music repeated regularly in a song, especially at the end of or after each verse. Where a chorus may have several lines the refrain is only one line something like this:
[Verse 1]
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Refrain
[Verse 2]
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Refrain
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Thank you I hope you find it useful for writing songs
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Find a local songwriting group or meetup. Also take a look at any of the resources available on this site. They will help you in your songwriting efforts
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Way cool, though you forgot the ‘l’ on tool, but we got what you mean. Bitchin’ app, thanks, will definitely come in handy, will share with my other songwriter friends, thanks!
James, thank you for finding the typo. Just fixed it.
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Greetings-
Thank you for this information-If I want my material to be marketable-I believe this format could make it happen. Just according to several critiques that were given to me.
Respectfully,
margo
Margo, you are right a good song structure help make the song more marketable. It also helps the listener, because they expect to hear these sections. Once, you master the song form and understand each sections use and purpose, then you can create the “surprise” by changing things up a bit. But not too much because that will only confuse the listener.