When you set down to write new songs, do you find yourself coming up with the music first and that inspires the words, or do you have a poem, lyric, or hook that comes to mind and you build a song off of that?
I've done both - but typically, I'll start with a progression and then add lyrics to that.
Usually the music is always first for me. I've had tunes I wrote the music arrangement for, then tried writing lyrics a few times to it with ZERO luck... Then, finally after 7-8 years I found the right topic or subject and words... A lot of times, I can get the hook lyrics the quickest and easiest, then the verses usually somewhat write themselves... That's how I goes for me, about 80-90% of the time...
@jimwizard - Getting the hook would definitely be a great start.. Hey listened to your song - nice job.. One thing I was 'hearing' - that may change it a bit but give it more of a 'love' feel. Change your I and IV chords to Maj7 chords instead of the straight Maj chord. Not sure of the key - but instead of "CMaj" - use a CMaj7 (Lift your finger off the high B string and play the chord.. (Makes it a Maj7... Same on the IV chord - in the Key of C, the IV is the F.. you can do the same by letting the High E string ring out and remove the 1st fret .. getting an FMaj7..
Other keys - same principle. take the highest tonic note and back it down 1 fret...
Just a thought.. but good stuff and thanks for sharing
What would be a good way to collaborate on a tune I've been working on in my limited free time? I have a short 2-3 verses in a rough recording on my phone. I'm a little stumped on the chorus. Slow love song thus far. I love the chords I'm using so far though. The chords came first with this'un!
@traveling-bone-sc - with todays technology, it would be pretty easy. If you want input, you can do it here.
Post here and see what suggestions you get. Maybe post a new thread with your lyrics and an audio clip of the song. Then we can make suggestions. Who knows, you may come up with some great suggestions!
We only have 7 members, but if you do decide to post it, I'll see if I can reach out to them and have them come in. And if you know other musicians who are tired of FB, maybe they can join as well!
Could be an interesting exercise!
@lbtzevte Yes, good suggestion, I'll start there with posting lyrics then a link to the actual work I've done. If anyone comes up with good lines or even changes the path the song was intended for, I'll give them credit. But first, setting up my new iPad. Also, bought a new guitar coming out of Huntsville, Ala. Should be here in a few days. I hope.
