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Remembering the lyrics to your favourite song can be a frustrating experience, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you just keep calm, analyse the lyrics, write them down by hand, create a mental picture, learn slowly line by line, and repeat the process, you’ll find yourself singing along to your favourite song by heart in no time! Just follow these steps…
Read MoreSince there are no rules set in stone when it comes to songwriting, it can be difficult to find an exercise that suits you. Therefore I’ve compiled a handful of songwriting exercises in this article that all focus on different aspects of the songwriting process. Consider these exercises to be a buffet you can choose from.
Read MoreBuy yourself a tuner, download a tuning app, or sit next to a piano if you want to do it by ear, and start with the G string. If you want to go up in tuning, you need to turn the tuning key away from you and turn it towards you if you want to go down. Do this with all 4 strings and your ukulele will be in tune!
Read MoreBuy yourself a tuner, download a tuning app, or sit next to a piano if you want to do it by ear, and start with the low (thick) E string. If you want to go up in tuning, you need to turn the tuning key away from you and turn it towards you if you want to go down. Do this with all strings and your bass will be in tune!
Read MoreBuy yourself a guitar tuner, download a tuning app, or sit next to a piano if you want to do it by ear, and start with the low (thick) E string. If you want to go up in tuning, you need to turn the tuning key away from you and turn it towards you if you want to go down. Do this with all 6 strings and your guitar will be in tune!
Read MoreIn order to write a basic chord progression, we need to look at which chords go well with each other and why. We then need to establish how long our progression is going to be in terms of how many measures and how often we change chords. And then we need to choose which parts of our progression are going to be “stable” chords and which will be “unstable”.
Read MoreThe 5 most basic guitar shapes are C, A, G, E, and D. So it’s important to master those 5 chords as soon as you can. However, most people find these chords to be way too difficult in the beginning, therefore, I am going to show you 2 related versions of these chords to get you started.
Read MoreSongwriting has never been a clear-cut science where you can always apply the same formulas and magically create a great melody. There are however a few tricks we could use to improve like opening with a large interval, using a rhythmic phrase, using stable vs. unstable notes, and going up & down.
Read MoreWriting good lyrics for a song is hands down one of the hardest aspects of the songwriting process. At least for me, it is, because I've had this problem myself so many times, and over the past few years I've learned a couple of tips and tricks to work my way around this problem. So here are 7 tips to write song lyrics without having any inspiration.
Read MoreThe truth is that you can start learning a musical instrument at any age, as long as you put in enough hours. Of course, your body isn’t as flexible anymore when you are of a certain age, so playing the guitar for example can be quite a challenge for some. But it’s not impossible to do.
Read MoreUnderstanding what intervals are, and how they fit in the “12-tone system”. When you know that, you can learn one simple formula to play the major scale in all 12 keys. And with the 7 modes added to your knowledge, you will know about at least 12x7=84 scales by the end of this article.
Read MoreWe often expect ourselves to immediately write down some wonderful song lyrics. But this is a huge burden that is actually holding us back. Try writing down an experience, story, or dream first, this gives you a starting point from where your inspiration can flow.
Read MoreA lot of it comes down to introducing a rhythmic and melodic motif, that serves as a common thread for the listener to follow. Also, the strategic placement of where all your phrases are going to be, and particularly the one that holds the title lyrically is very important.
Read MoreWith enough practice and hard work, anyone with a voice can learn how to sing really well. Of course, talent plays a major role in how quickly and easily you are going to learn. But that doesn’t mean you’re not able to become a great singer if you’re not born with great singing talent.
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