I’ve been writing lyrics for a few weeks and I have a pretty good one now. But I’ve realized that I have not written music and I need help on how I can write music that fits with them. ( I was gonna write simple music as all my favorite bands have really simple guitar parts)
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I'm not an instructor and this may not be correct but when I write a song it usually starts with a little jingle that I sing and then try to find the key on the guitar.
So I would start by just singing out the lyrics. Say the chorus. Try to find a note that seems to sounds good with what you are singing. There will be a note that predominantly fits. Let's say E sems to work pretty well. Try an E major chord and then an E minor chord. Which sounds right? That should work to establish your key. Then put the chords together and strum pattern.
That's what I do. But I'm not writing for Celine Dion, just stuff for a few of us to play along to.
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I’d probably keep it simple too. Try playing a few basic chord progressions while singing the lyrics and see which one naturally fits the melody you have in your head. basketball stars
I’d keep it simple at first. Try singing the lyrics and find a basic chord progression that fits the melody, then build the guitar part around that. Even just a few simple chords can sound really good if the rhythm and melody work together. Snake Game
