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How to Write a Choir Song

Learn about chord structure, chord progressions and harmony, and know how to place a chord appropriately in a musical...

22 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Write a Catchy Song

Choose your subject matter., Write an arresting first line., Come up with a strong lyrical “hook.” Those in the music...

13 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Write a Good Country Song

Almost every country song is written around a "hook," a phrase that is repeated several times in the song and is easily...

18 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Write a Drum Cadence

Have a basic knowledge of notes, time signature, rhythm, and pitch., Keep it simple., Put down the sticks., Tap out...

20 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Write a Great Christian Song

Get a general idea of the topic you want to write about., Visit your Bible., Listen to your preacher., Consider whether...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Find Your Singing Range

Press middle C (C4) on the keyboard., Sing the note, matching your pitch carefully., Play descending notes, matching...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Find Your Vocal Range

Understand voice-type classifications., Distinguish between vocal registers., Make sense of octaves., Recognize...

17 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Get Noticed As a Singer

Practice and train., Develop a distinctive sound., Create an image for yourself., Have the right attitude., Play local...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Have a Good Singing Voice

Relax your vocal chords before you start singing., Don't force the high notes., Drink plenty cool water (not iced) or...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Hold a Note

Breathe in quickly and steadily., Breathe out slowly., Let no air escape., Hiss., Lie on your back and breathe., Use...

8 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Write a Grunge Song

Listen to grunge., Use distortion and/or overdrive., Have and know how to use a chorus, echo and/or reverb pedal., Know...

15 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Write a Metal Song

Start with either a melody or a riff., Build the song's structure., Add drums and bass., Add lead guitar optionally...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Write a Pop Song

Seek inspiration or influence., Brainstorm different ideas., Focus your ideas on a singular topic., Say something old...

17 steps 12 min Advanced
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How to Write a Hit Song

Choose between digital or physical production., Select a theme., Draft lyrics that are timeless., Split your lyrics...

14 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Write a Pop Punk Song

Learn power chords on the guitar to play any pop punk song., Follow the guitar chords on bass to get the basics of pop...

12 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Write a Rap Song

Brainstorm., Write the hook., Follow the words., Be believable., Revise, revise, revise., Pick a pre-made beat...

15 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Write a Rock Song

There are many different types of rock songs, and it would be extremely hard to cover all of them on one page., Get a...

16 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Write a Sad Song

Learn how songs are composed., Be open to a simple melody., Use the minor third, if possible., Listen to your favorite...

12 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Write a Ska Song

Learn about the history of ska., Learn about the big ska names, both old and new- Did you know Bob Marley was ska...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Improve Your Singing Voice

Practice “hiss” breathing., Maintain good posture as you sing., Keep your mouth open as you sing., Open the front area...

8 steps 5 min Medium

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