Make it matter so you can perform it with passion. This could 1 . should complement Choose a topic that matters to you be from personal experience,choice of your instrument, hopes, fears tempo and anddreams, lyrics or something topical from the news. Your the mood of your theme.

START with a mind map thesaurus to expand your options 2 . . Use a such as ‘fireflies’ and Grab a plain sheet of paper, put your topic or title in the middle, then scribble down thoughts, feelings and observations your words which rhyme or subtly sound alike and get inspired by ‘paradise’.

VERSE / CHORUS / VERSE / have the same melody, different 3 . Hone your song structure Verses Balance repetition and variety songby trying structure. out the popular repeats lyrics which sum up the theme of the Top five CHORUS / BRIDGE / CHORUSchorus . lyrics and give details. is often A in a different key, and can introduce a revealing moment. bridge song. The maximum of 3 minutes 20 seconds Most radio songs are a add songwriting to start with and then: “I must Tie your lyrics & melody togeKeept herlyrics simple With Love 4 . as in the Thin Lizzy song, Tackle lyrics and melody in any order. and play about with tips interest through sounds and word flow confess that in my quest I felt depressed and restless”. to ensure you don’t get any , work out what key signature your song is in Melody-wise Google relevant chord patterns notes from that scale. There is no right or wrong way unpleasant clashing sounds. to begin the songwriting process, . Upload it or share it in but these top tips offer a good 5 . On to the finish lineor abandon a song part-way through or you’ll never – that’s finish. how starting point. get your song out there Try not to be too critical don’t be afraid to ask for feedback You’re nearly there. Once complete, person with family and friends and you’ll progress.

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