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60-Second Songwriting: “Chorus First” Song Structuring
By Mark Bacino published
As the old songwriting expression goes, “Don’t bore us, get to the chorus.”
60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks — Song Structure
By Mark Bacino published
Exploring the arrangement of your song’s parts within the timeline of your tune.
60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Tempo and Rhythm
By Mark Bacino published
The tempo and rhythm of your tune are crucial elements of song creation, yet they’re probably the most neglected in the songwriting process.
60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Lyrics
By Mark Bacino published
The lyrics are both the heart and mind of your song. They’re the spokesperson for your tune.
60-Second Songwriting: Songwriting Building Blocks—Top-Line Melodies
By Mark Bacino published
Your top-line melody is the star of the song. It’s the thing that (hopefully) people will connect with, remember and walk away humming after hearing your tune.
60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Solo Section
By Mark Bacino published
60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Intro
By Mark Bacino published
60-Second Songwriting: Song Structure Basics—the Pre-Chorus
By Mark Bacino published
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