‘The Sounds of Music’ by Anthony Martin @Artfor Songbay users contribute to the #Songbay blog!

Songwriting thought of the Day

Think about the Rhythm of your Melody!

Experiment with rhythm! A good melody often has a compelling rhythm. Play around with different rhythmic patterns to make your melody interesting and catchy!

Several pop songs are known for their interesting and unique rhythms. Here are a few examples- the rhythm of the melody sold them!:
  1.  "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson - This song has a distinctive bassline and rhythm that contributed to its iconic status.
  2. "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran
  3. "Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa
  4. "Sorry" by Justin Bieber
  5. "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck Quartet (considered a jazz/pop fusion) - Known for its unusual 5/4 time signature, it's a standout for its rhythmic complexity.
  6. "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas
  7. "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams - This song features a funky rhythm that's catchy yet intricate.
  8. "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson - Similar to "Billie Jean," it's known for its driving rhythm and innovative beats.
  9. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - It has a funky rhythm that gets people moving with its lively groove.
  10. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey      
These songs stand out due to their catchy tunes, innovative rhythms, or distinctive beats that set them apart in the realm of pop music.


‘The Sounds of Music’ by Anthony Martin @Artfor Songbay users contribute to the #Songbay blog!

In the desire to make Songbay more inclusive and to tap into the creative experience of our users, we will be regularly inviting Songbay songwriters, lyricists and buyers to contribute articles to our blog. This Month we are honoured to present  an article written by Anthony Martin. Anthony has a diverse career spanning art, horticulture and music. For the last five years he  has been dividing his time between teaching music performance and theory with the selling of  his original Continue

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