Lyric 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 Continue
Songwriting thought of the Day
Rhyming thought of the day!
Rhyming
Ninety percent of lyrics rhyme. Most people expect lyrics to rhyme. If your lyrics do not rhyme, is this intentional? As a songwriter, might you be narrowing your potential market without the use of rhyming devices?
Don't forget,,,Songbay has a fantastic rhyming dictionary, an 'alternate word' finder, an adjective finder, and 'related word' feature built into the user dashboard. It's called the 'Lyric Composer' and it makes the creative process of writing lyrics much easier!
The Lyric Composer