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Lyric Speed

Lyric SpeedLyric Speed

Have you given thought about the tempo (speed) and the type of rhythm/ groove of the song that will work with your lyric? So, when writing a lyric, at the outset, a lyricist  should think how the words are going to work/interact with other instruments, singers, melodies, harmonies and rhythms, etc It's important to have a clear idea: of the speed of the words, the style of music required, and if possible, a rough idea of the type of melody and a rough idea of the rhythm/groove emanating from the words. It makes things much easier when pitching your work to  songwriters looking for lyrics- “Hey,  I’ve got the perfect lyric for your music, here’s why,,,,,” (you we really sound like you know your stuff! If you haven’t thought about this - you might want to read this article: How to write the Perfect Lyric >>  


Score4all Songwriting competition Sponsored By Songbay-Congratulations to Winner Elliot Harrison Beese! The Details-

Score4all Songwriting competition   Congratulations to Elliot Harrison Beese -Winner of the Score4All Songwriting competition 2013 sponsored by Songbay Well Done to runner up Tom Benson Special commendation to finalists Peter Stokoe and Josh Sercombe The Competition Was organised by a team of  music degree students from Gateshead College. As part of their BA (Hons) course in music,  the team devised an on-line music writing competition for songwriters. Participants were required to compose a piece of original music to accompany a short promotional video for a local Continue