How to Write Gospel Music

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Since it is gospel

   Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't.
   
   It depends on what He wants you to do.
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   Step 2: it might help to pray to God first.

   Sometimes they can inspire you.
   
   They may also give you a few ideas.
   
   But don't copy a line from a song, that's not truthful. , Do whatever you can to get your mind focused on your song. , Right-brained people may find it easier, butt if you're a left-brained person, you might want to start from the beginning. , It sounds better if you have a different note for each syllable.
   
   Say you have the phrase, "And now I know Jesus loves me!" Every word should have it's own notes.
   
   But, "And" could have a C, "now" could have an E, and "I" could have a C.
   
   In my opinion, it sounds better if each syllable has a different note.
   
   Try what works for you. , If you want orchestration, do it now.
   
   Sometimes it's easier to find someone who has more experience in this area. , After that's done, sing the words along with it, and find several other people to sing it, or listen to it.
   
   Get their opinion.
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   Step 3: Listen to a few other songs.

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   Step 4: Just sit down

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   Step 5: and think about phrases you could use.

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   Step 6: Try writing the chorus first.

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   Step 7: After you have the lyrics

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   Step 8: come up with notes to go with them.

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   Step 9: Run through the whole song.

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    Step 10: Get the orchestration on paper into sound.

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