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The bridge, sometimes called the “middle 8”, is the section that typically sits directly after the second chorus in many songs. There can be many reasons for using a bridge in your song, and no matter what the reason, the main purpose is to offer new melodic and lyrical material that contrasts with the verse […]
Whether simple or complex, a chord progression represents a musical journey that starts at home (the tonic chord), moves away (some other chord), then returns home. This little journey happens many times throughout a song, and the various landmarks you visit during the journey are represented by the different chords you choose. One way or […]
Stop struggling… START WRITING GREAT SONGS! Download “The Essential Secrets of Songwriting” e-book bundle It may seem like a no-brainer, but if you want your song to be at all interesting, you actually have to create an interesting moment. It’s not enough for your songs to follow all the rules. In songwriting, as in most […]
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