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Songwriters: How to Write Your Music Draft

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Writing music comes with a rollercoaster of emotions. It takes you on a ride where you doubt your talent and expertise. Experiencing these emotions is valid. But, it is essential to know that songwriting is a craft. And just like every other art, there are always steps that can be taken to create a music draft. After writing the first draft, you can fine-tune your work based on your experience and skill. So, if you find writing your next song difficult, follow the two steps highlighted below.



Music Draft


Step 1: Develop Your Song Idea into a Music Draft


It might seem like an unconventional idea, but the first thing to do when developing a song idea is to pick up a blank sheet of paper and a pen and stare at it.


Think and ask yourself these three questions as your mind wanders into space. 


  • What do I want to write about?

  • What is the message I want to convey with this piece?

  • Who is my target audience for this song?


Answering these questions helps you know what to do next. Use these three techniques to develop your find verse when you have your answers.


1. Brainstorm


Think about one big idea. Write down everything that comes to you and search for that word, phrase, or clause that will give meaning to the song. Write without judgment and watch yourself discover hidden ideas and lyrical connections.


2. Freewriting


Freewriting is like Brainstorming. However, with freewriting, you are leaving the thoughts to your mind rather than the brain. Set a time frame, and write continuously without stopping to think about what you have on paper. 


3. Mind Mapping


Instead of writing, draw a map. Use lines and flow charts to represent the music ideas visually. With a map, you can see all the connections that will aid you when it is time to write. 


Step 2: Creating a Melody and Lyrics


After the first step, you should now have an idea of what your song will be about. The melody of good music must flow with the lyrics. A happy lyric should have a bouncy melody, and vice versa. If you are out of ideas, the techniques below will help you create a Melody.


Repetition: Repetition has to be done creatively to develop a lovely melody. The phrase or word you got during the brainstorming session can be your focal point of repetition. 


Contrast: Think of contrast as words and opposites. Contrasting pitches and rhythms help you to develop a good melody.


Phrasing: Group notes together. Ensure these notes are easy to remember and sing.


After you have gotten the melody, proceed to refine your lyrics. The words you thought about during the idea's development should be used. Figures of speech, such as alliterations, metaphors, and rhymes, help to give rhythm to words.


For your music to have a lasting impact on your audience, ensure it is something that you can relate to. Please send it to a friend or relative and hear what they say. 


Write your first music draft with an open mind. Create that beautiful musical piece and do your final edit and review.

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