Write Your Own Song

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You can write your own song using a ghost song.

If you're just starting out, an easy way to write lyrics would be to use a hit song as a ghost song. Choose a song that fits the mood you want for the song you're writing. Write new words to the melody of the song. Later on you will give the song your own melody.

If you have some basic skills on the keyboard or guitar it will be easier to write melodies and chord progressions. If you do not have these skills as yet, consider taking a few lessons. You can hire a music teacher or you can check out an online course. Songwriters don't need to be experts at their instrument. Knowing a few basics chords is sometimes all that is necessary to write your own song.

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In the meantime how about writing your song melody on your favorite chord progressions? Yes. You can use existing chord progressions in your song. Chord progressions cannot be copyrighted. In fact many of the biggest hits follow the same chord progressions and people never notice.

There are no rules as to what should come first, whether lyrics or melody. Some songwriters find it easier to write the melody first and then write corresponding lyrics. You should stick to what you are more comfortable with. If you're not good at lyric writing, you should write your chords and melody first and then work with a collaborator. You don't have to try and do everything yourself.

Although no one can teach you how to write a great melody you can use tricks like repetition and variation to write one that is memorable. But don't overdo it lest you bore the listener.

Your lyrics, melody, and chord progression should be a perfect fit. There must be a high degree of cohesiveness.

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How To write A Song Page One.
How To write A Good Song Page Two.
How To write Your Own Song Page Three.
How To write A Hit Song Page Four.
How To write Songs Page Five.

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