Q. Okay well i love writing songs..how to i make them amazing ones?? i have so many things to wrtie i just cant sing it right or put good guitar chords to them??
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- Carry a minirecorder, and small notepad with you at all times - It can be annoying to have a small box sitting in your purse or pocket everywhere you go, but it will pay off quite a bit. Research states that the average person loses 95% of information read or discussed within the next 5 minutes. This is why it is important to attach a recorder at all times so you won't lose the song (or at least the tune). It is also smart to keep a notepad to write down phrases or words that come to mind. It has been plenty of times, I was in the restroom writing on toilet paper to keep up with song lyrics. The notepad is also like a music journal for you to write down information that you may learn throughout your daily songwriting life. No one person will master the songwriting career in one day. You may run into educational aspects and facts you will learn everyday.
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- Compose the song smoothly - a) a song is more than just a bunch of rhymed words you put together in a melody or tune. As a matter of fact most of the verses in my songs do not rhyme, but they come together perfectly. A song is much like a story that you are telling to someone who is interested. You can draw it from your surroundings or experiences. Sometimes I write songs from what I dreamed the night before. Most of my best songs where from the times that I was most down in the dumps or the happiest. You don't have to be like me though. You can write a personal song as to how you feel about creation itself. As long as it is reaching your audience. b) Most of my songs has thesis statement, body, transition, and conclusion. Think of it this way: thesis statement (chorus or main point), body (verses that tell a story or why you are making this point), transition (the bridge that takes you from one supportive point to the next), and conclusion (vamp or special parts). I am not saying that it has to be this way all the time. The difference between a thesis paper and song is that a song does not have to have all parts. As long as the song is flowing smoothly.
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- Record Song on your computer - You can record a song on your computer using "Sound Recorder". There is a small icon sound recorder that usually comes with a new computer. It records for 60 seconds and you have to re-run the recorder. This sound recorder is not what you need. You need to download a FREE Cool Media Sound Recorder that is better and lengthier from http://www.sound-recorder.biz/freesoundrecorder.html. It is totally FREE and it will record the whole length of your song. When you are done recording the song, you have to name the file and save on your computer. If you need further guidance on this, you are welcome to email me at sdhweb3@sdhwebresources.com. I will walk you straight through it.
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- Acquire as much resources and learning tools as possible - There are many sources for tidying up your songs (hardcopy/online rhyming dictionaries, Songwriting Instructional Books, websites, etc.). MusicBizAcademy is one website http://www.musicbizacademy.com/ to start with. I also have a handy little rhyming dictionary. If you want to learn how to place the piano, a good source is the Right Spot Download Store.
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- Network with other songwriters and music lovers - This is one of the most important principles that will take you far in your songwriting career. Don't be afraid to befriend other people in the local area or on the internet because they may be blessings in disguise. Maybe there are songwriters in your local church. When I moved to North Carolina, my church offered a Songwriter Cafe Network. This was like a wide open door for me. I had a chance to meet songwriters from different backgrounds (Christian Rock artists, Gospel Hip-Hop artists, and so on). I realized that everyone's music doesn't have to be like mine in order for me to have them as a friend. These maybe the very people who will help you get your songwriting career started. Besides it's fun meeting other people!
There is also nothing wrong with networking with other songwriters online as well. Online forums are wonderful places to meet other songwriters and music lovers online. A good forum is http://rightspotads.freeforums.org/index.php. Online networking websites are other good sources such as http://directmatches.com/shaunta36. When you sign up for free at Directmatches, set up your profiles. In the occupation choice click on "Artistic/Musical/Writer". In the option choice, click on "Education". In the interests choice, click on "Knowledge Sharing, Meeting other professionals in my field, and others." Then set your profile to display matching contacts. You will notice on the next day, songwriters like yourself will be asking permission to contact you. You will have the choice to reject or accept them. Be sure to read their profile and background before accepting them. You will meet wonderful friends through your profile. I myself have met likeminded friends,
Is it poosible to play a G#, a B flat and an E flat which you play on the piano, to play it on the guitar?
Q. Could you explain how? Thanks :) Its for my composition in music! :)
A. I might opt for a higher octave, as playing a G# and Bb together on lower strings tends to sound muddy.
4th string, 6th fret (G#)
3rd string, 3rd fret (Bb)
2nd string, 4th fret (Eb)
Other voicings can be found using an online chord dictionary and searching for Ebsus4. The notes won't necessarily be in that order, but you'll find chord shapes made up of those three notes.
Can someone help me understand music?
Q. I play piano by ear, and I'd just like to know a bit about common music phrases. Just to help my understanding on ( Chords, Notes, Pitch, Melody, Harmonies, Key)
A. Virginia Tech has an excellent online music dictionary, which can be found here:
http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/
I recommend you get a teacher though. Music is so much more enjoyable when you understand what you're playing. All that knowledge can also help your creativity too. Instead of just screwing around until you find a sound you like, you have all the music theory stuff to guide you and help you figure it out quicker.
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