#chordprogression

[aaronhillsworld]

I play this ALL the time. Using the same fingering and everything!! 🤣🤣🤣 Never seen it played on a “person” before….. I got a try that to see if they hear the music internally. 😂 #chordvoicings #musictheory #chords #chordprogression #chord #basketballlife #musicharmony #harmony #pianoteachers https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ9WVIdlVGm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[audiohut]

Some thoughts on Song Writing

Have you ever listened to one of your favorite musicians records and found yourself thrilled and in love with one song but not so much the next? This is what i call your pallet or if you are in the process of creation: TRUSTING YOUR GUT. This is where you filter important aspects of the music like tempo, structure and melodies in and out to come to the conclusion of whether or not you like it. When composing your own piece of music, observing your work with this pallet will help you make important decisions relevant to your songs appeal to you as well as the listeners.

Aside from creating chords, beats or maybe even writing leads or bass lines there is one constant you will find yourself with that this pallet can greatly influence. This constant is choice making. You will make the CHOICE to place a chord in this progression or you will make the CHOICE to slow the tempo. When you are in the process, ask yourself if you are happy with your arrangement allowing your pallet to influence the choice of either keeping it, or removing it. As i continue to learn and become a better song writer, i have taken on this practice in each of my moves leading up to the engineering rather than pushing myself forward without consulting my pallet leading me to an unsatisfactory piece.

Side note: Upon playback when listening to your song in full, if you find ANY unjust decisions you had made do not leave it as a “well it sounds good enough” or a “ill get it better next time”. If you are AWARE that your pallet demands a change, take the time to do so. Music takes time, and this adjustment will in turn leave you more satisfied with your final product.

So now that we have the mindset on justifying your decisions, lets get into the crafting or a song. These next tips are some of the basics ive found throughout my audio career that i know have helped me and many others find success in the studio and in the market. The first one is:

Finding the key of your song

There are various different keys that can bring out a potential emotion in you and your listener that simply fits the lyrical content you have. If you haven't written your lyrics first, explore various keys and chords until you find something you think might fit your concept.

Side note: When you are writing your chorus or hook, make this part of the song the most emotive lyrically. This should be accompanied by a chord progression that pushes you vocally to reach the highest notes in your song conveying power and meaning to your words.

Writing your verse(s)

Your chorus or hook should be what is the main driver of your story. It should be spoken with the most emotion and be performed at the peak of your song to really give the listener the vibes behind your words. When you are crafting your verse, think about how your story is told throughout your song chronologically. Does it make sense as the song progresses forward? Does my verse(s) stay relevant to the chorus/hook before and after? Are my syllables well balanced and counted correctly? Remember that a lot of your chorus or hook energy comes from the amount of tension that is built up before hand. Try and envision your song like a sling shot. As the song progresses, your lyrics and instrumentation should have the power and nuance to pull back the sling shot building so much tension that when you finally hit your chorus, BOOM your lyrical and instrumental craft is being launched very powerfully.

Side note: Try and keep your lyricism on one topic to keep the lyrical movement of your song consistent and comprehensible.

These are just a few examples from experience that i have found useful and successful in various artist that i have worked with, as well as those you hear setting the industry standard. I will be putting up more tips and ideas on song writing for you among various other topics daily. If you enjoyed this, show some love. Thanks for reading!

-Andrew Giordanengo

-Audiohut

[jenslarsenjazz]

Here’s the short analysis of Wednesdays Chords. Grant Green video on YouTube later today 🙂 Hope you like it! Questions and comments are welcome . . . . . #sheetmusic #sharejazz #guitfiddlin #tab#tabs #transcription #instagramtabs#instatabs #musicanalysis #chordprogression #chords #jazzharmony #harmony (bij South Holland)

[musicalcompositions--eric--scott]

Sometimes I get really bored and create outlandish graphics. Behold the diamond of fifths!

[districtdacapo]

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[jenslarsenjazz]

Here’s the short analysis of the lick I posted Monday Hope you like it! Questions and comments are welcome . . . . . #sheetmusic #sharejazz #guitfiddlin #tab#tabs #transcription #instagramtabs#instatabs #musicanalysis #chordprogression #chords #jazzharmony #harmony (bij South Holland)

[jenslarsenjazz]

Here’s the short analysis of the lick from Saturday 🙂 Hope you like it! Questions and comments are welcome 😎🎸🎶 . . . . . #sheetmusic #sharejazz #guitfiddlin #tab#tabs #transcription #instagramtabs #instatabs #musicanalysis #chordprogression #chords #jazzharmony #harmony (bij The Hague, Netherlands)

[jenslarsenjazz]

Here’s the short analysis of Saturdays lick 🙂 Most of you guys had it figured out 🙂🥂👍👍 Hope you like it! Questions and comments are welcome 🎸🎶🎧🇩🇰 . . . . . #sheetmusic #sharejazz #guitfiddlin #tab#tabs #transcription #instagramtabs#instatabs #musicanalysis #chordprogression #chords #jazzharmony #harmony (bij The Hague, Netherlands)