Hi Nathaniel, thanks for responding to my question. In your experience, which is easier for someone starting out? I can sing and I can write, but I cannot read or write music.
Would it be easier, for someone like me, to first get the words down and then to put it to music? Or should I first establish a tune and then write words to fit it?
I know you said it doesn't matter which comes first, but for someone who has never done this before, it is a bit tricky to make a start - what do you normally do and how did you start?
Nina
May 01, 2009 Rating
Which comes first when writing a song? Music or lyrics. by: Mantius
Hi Nina,
Some songwriters write lyrics first, some write music first and some write music and lyrics simultaneously. Personally I write the two at the same time. I sometimes compose an entire musical arrangement first, then write melody and lyrics to it. Sometimes I hear lyrics, melody, rhythm and the instrument arrangement at once. So clearly, every situation is different.
