February 2010

help me understand this songwriting tip?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fscRgO3rJi8&feature=related
can someone help me understand this better, i’m having a little trouble with it. i have a general idea of what hes saying, but more help would be great
What he’s describing is known as "pedal point". You play a repeated musical phrase while changing the harmony behind it. Here’s an example:

Play G, F#, E repeatedly [...]

SONGWRITING HELP!!?!?!?!?!?!!!?

i really want to start songwriting
i have a guitar but the thing is
i dont know how to play it
is there any websites for a 14 year old
to help about song writing?
everyone i have been on i just dont understand it

please help xxx
Ultimate-guitar.com is one of the best online resouces for everything guitar (and then some). [...]

wanna write lyrics, but nothing seems to attract to me write about?

i aint sure if i wanna write about love/relationship, or life or *politics* etc. so there it seems i got nothing to focus on :/ i need inspiration. but how do i find it?
It depends on what kind of music this is for… but I think the first place to start would be to [...]

wanna write lyrics, but nothing seems to attract to me write about?

i aint sure if i wanna write about love/relationship, or life or *politics* etc. so there it seems i got nothing to focus on :/ i need inspiration. but how do i find it?
It depends on what kind of music this is for… but I think the first place to start would be to [...]

How to sell my creative writing? I write lyrics, poems, novels, children’s books, etc?

I have been a writer, artist and creative mind….my entire life, so I have a lot of ideas…but have had a hard time actually knowing where to start. I would love to get paid for my god given talents. I have 2 children now and an opportunity to not actually "work" per se. So how [...]

How to sell my creative writing? I write lyrics, poems, novels, children’s books, etc?

I have been a writer, artist and creative mind….my entire life, so I have a lot of ideas…but have had a hard time actually knowing where to start. I would love to get paid for my god given talents. I have 2 children now and an opportunity to not actually "work" per se. So how [...]

How can i write a song, a REALLY good song?

Im 14 and i can (sort of) play the guitar. I love singing and i love to write songs but my lyrics are always a little well….boring. I can’t seem to get into that creative state, and think of really insightful words.
I just need help on how to open my mind to creative lyrics.
Thank [...]

songwriting tips for beginners?

i can write poetry now im trying to get into songwriting any tips?
You need a good "HOOK" to draw people in.A catchy title helps.Why don’t you give us an example of one of your songs?

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songwriting tips for beginners?

i can write poetry now im trying to get into songwriting any tips?
You need a good "HOOK" to draw people in.A catchy title helps.Why don’t you give us an example of one of your songs?

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how do i write music to my lyrics?

i can write lyrics fine, but idk how to write the music
okay! all you gotta do is come up with a beat then the lyrics will just flow!!!!! promise!!

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