Music is a universal language that creative people have used to express their thoughts for centuries. Crafting a well-composed piece of music is challenging, as there are many practical and theoretical factors to consider. While the old joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall is true – you do have to practice – there are other incremental steps you can take to sharpen your skills as a composer. Here are five things you can start doing today to become a great composer.
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Not all singers write their own songs. The songwriting process varies. Some songs may come to the artists through a manager’s suggestion or the singer may ask a songwriter they know to write them a song for their next album. However, the most compelling songs are those where the artist’s lyrics convey a perfect replica of what they are feeling upon the listener. Here we will look at the different pieces in a song that will help you transform your emotions to powerful songs.
(more…)When you’re having difficulty in making your lyrics ‘fit’ with the melodies that you are writing, try putting in a nonsense syllable such as ‘Ooh’ or ‘Na-na’. This device has been used with tremendous effect over the years, with some writers opting to use the nonsense syllable as the entire hook. Take the song ‘go ahead and kiss her’ with the lyric of the chorus being played, chanted and sung every time a professional athlete is ejected from a gameÉ’na-na-na-na naÉna-na-na-naÉhey heyÉgoodbye.
