Parallel harmony is harmony that generally follows the melody, going up when the melody goes up and down when the melody goes down. Because parallel harmonies are not independent of the melody, they do not follow the rules of well-written counterpoint and are generally not considered to be as interesting as independent harmony parts. However, parallel harmonies are easier to play for many instruments (keyboard instruments, guitar, dobro guitar, violin, and cello, to name just a few). Parallel harmonies are Continue
Songwriting thought of the Day
Use strong metaphors in your Lyrics!
Metaphors enrich lyrics, they can paint vivid images and evoke strong emotions. Here's 10 examples!
- "Love is a battlefield."
- "Her laughter was a melody in the chaos."
- "His heart was a stone, unyielding and cold."
- "Life is a journey, with twists and turns."
- "The city streets were veins pulsing with life."
- "She wore her sadness like a heavy cloak."
- "Hope was a fragile candle in the storm."
- "His words were arrows, piercing my soul."
- "The moon was a silent guardian in the night sky."
- "Time is a thief stealing moments we cherish."
