Posted by Jessica Brandon on Tue, Feb 10, 2015 @ 01:44 PM REPETITION, REPETITION, REPETITIONby Harriet SchockEdna St. Vincent Millay once said “Life is not one damned thing after another; it’s the same damned thing over and over.” In songwriting, it may seem as if the same damned thing over and over is not only permissible but called for these days. However when it gets to the point of torture, it might be best to change the melodic phrase. And maybe Continue
Songwriting thought of the Day
Strong Chord Progressions for your Songs
Catchy Chord Progressions- a must!
Catchy tunes are built melodically on strong pop chord progressions. These are straightforward but effective, encompassing patterns such as the I-V-VI-IV or I-VI-IV-V. These major/minor chord progressions provide a musical canvas where catchy hooks and catchy melodies flourish, making hits unforgettable. They also give diversity and familiarity. Here are some top chord progressions:- I - IV - V (commonly used in many pop, rock, and blues songs)
- I - V - vi - IV (known as the "pop-punk" or "doo-wop" progression)
- ii - V - I (frequently used in jazz music)
- vi - IV - I - V (often found in many pop songs)
- I - vi - IV - V (commonly used in various genres including pop, rock, and folk).
