My notes - might be useful. (I touch type!) Very valuable video for a beginner - thanks Noel.

A statement
Simple and emotional context gets people thinking - triggers thought in the listener (Everyone's someone, you're beautiful etc)


Questions
When we hear a question it elicits a response. Grabs listener's attention (Don't you want me baby? Hello, is there anyone there? why don't you just meet me in the middle?)
Do you think? Jealousy


A call to action
Is it clear - most important part. Does the audience getit. Really simple and clear. Repeat that message. An imperative. Telling someone to do something (Don't stop believing, stand by me)
What is the point of the song. Are you saying it clearly in the chorus or is it clouded in metaphore.

Chorus must peak too. Upsurge of melody

Melodic contour (We pay more attention to high frequencies)
Verse (sea level) lover level melodically
Pre Chorus (climbing the hill - slightly higher)
Chorus (Top of the mountain)

Keep highest melodies for chorus. Avoid linear use melodic contour.

Big dramatic love songs (torch song)
Long legato notes in your chorus for passion, romance or pain

Tip for fun songs - Attention grabbing songs
Use exclamations in your songs (Sex on fire, song 2, livin' on a prayer)

His Youtube Site
youTube.com/songwritingacademy

Free PDF guide on the website.
(All professinal songwriters have a process they use to write hit songs. It's not a formula, it's a simple method.) Free PDF from Website


Last edited by lambada; 06/16/18 05:26 PM.
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