How top songwriters craft the perfect pop song | Think Like A Musician
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DownloadThere's so many different things that a song is meant to do,
but I think that when you’re honest about what a song is for people,
the intent is to connect.
Hey, you. Yes, you! What's that light inside of you?
Is it a dream, a beat, a beautiful sound, a heartbreaking song?
Whatever it is, we're here with working musicians
to help you grow and share that gift with this wild and wonderful world.
Pop songs tend to follow a structure that goes:
verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus.
You want the first verse melody to pull you in immediately.
You want someone to know what that song is in the first
4 seconds it even starts.
Because that's your first impression.
I will sometimes spend literally days and weeks
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Key Vocabulary (15)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface such as paper or a screen using a tool like a pen, pencil, or keyboard. This action is used to communicate thoughts, record information, or create literature.
Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.
sense emotion
"I feel happy."
The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized to form a whole. It can also refer to a physical object that has been built, such as a bridge or a building.
before all
"First place."
excellent
"Great idea!"
Used to describe something that serves as a transitional or temporary connection between two different states, periods, or entities. In academic and business contexts, it often refers to measures taken to fill a gap until a permanent solution is established.
A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.
A verse is a set of lines in a song or a poem. In a song, the verse usually tells the story and changes each time, while the chorus stays the same.
A chorus is a large group of people who sing together in a performance. It also refers to the specific part of a song that is repeated after each verse.
Grammar in This Video
"Pop songs tend to follow a structure"
"I will sometimes spend literally days and weeks"
"There's so many different things that a song is meant to do"
"when you’re honest about what a song is for people, the intent is to connect"
"If I'm writing a melody, I'll just sing nonsensical lyrics."
"There's so many different things that a song is meant to do"
"You want the first verse melody to pull you in immediately."
"easy to sing along with"