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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #23
Songwriting: Song Structure
Today, we discussed song structure. I prefer the popular 32-bar structure: A B C A
A= Verse 1 (8 bars)
B= Verse 2 (8 bars)
C= Bride (8 bars)
A= Chorus vamps to end (*hook) - 8 bars
*The hook is usually the chorus of a song, it's repetitive throughout the song and it's catchy (memorable & favorable)
Other structures:
A B A (no bridge) - only 2 verses and 2 choruses
A B (1 verse) 1 verse & chorus (hook)
Some people talk first then start the song
Another version is to start with the chorus (hook) first and go into the verses
*The sky's the limit as to how you can construct your song.
Tips on song structure:
- Study your favorite songs to see how they are constructed
- Research with songwriting books
- Find a form that works for the message of your song
Book recommendation for beginner songwriters: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Songwriting But Didn't Know Who To Ask by Cliffe Stone
Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
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