Register

How do you write songs?

Q&A Home   >  Hobbies   >  Music
Ask Question

Asked By: rejjay 26-30, M  6 months ago

Is This A Good Question? (2)

Add an Answer to "How do you write songs?"

Send me an email when there are new answers to this question

1 Answer to "How do you write songs?"

  1. ratskolnikov - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by ratskolnikov Nov 6th, 2012 at 11:54PM

    It's complicated... But I tend to start with a few good lyrics, then I think up a melody in my head. I sometimes play it in different meters (change to compound meter etc), and then I make note of my time signature. I try to line up the words and I write additional lyrics right above the time markings, so that the rhythm is consistent. Then I usually start writing the music with the bass line. When I have that, I usually use it to dictate the chord structure (the bass being the root or the fifth of a chord). Then I fit in a melody and I start recording. As I work with tracks I change things up a lot...

    Like (2)

  2. rejjay - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by rejjay Nov 7th, 2012 at 12:22AM

    Thanks! I write songs too. I usually get my lyrics from the lines or ideas I have in my notes from the past.

    Like (1)

Ask A Question

Related Questions to How do you write songs?

Answers to questions are provided for entertainment purposes only. You should never use answers to questions provided here to replace professional advice, such as from a doctor or lawyer. This page is for providing answers to the question "How do you write songs?"