how lyrics work #2
- AIM:To explore different approaches to writing lyrics
Use writing tips in practical songwriting - Use different literary devices and hooks
START with a challenge: write two line of lyrics
1) Lead up to a hook-line
2) Hook line
3 minutes go! Don't think just write
REFLECT:
What was that experience like? How did it feel?
Did you get anything useful?
How wold you know?
How would you approach it if you had to do it again?
What was that experience like? How did it feel?
Did you get anything useful?
How wold you know?
How would you approach it if you had to do it again?
ok. Do it again (please) taking into account your reflections
Watch the video below.
Do her comments and experience make any sense to you?Did you have any shared experiences?
What can you take from this professional that might be of use?
Make a note for the forthcoming practical exercise...
Do her comments and experience make any sense to you?Did you have any shared experiences?
What can you take from this professional that might be of use?
Make a note for the forthcoming practical exercise...
Take a look at these tips in pairs. Which ones stand out for you as being useful?
Pick three of the best and make a note of them for the practical task coming up...
SONGWRITING TIPS
Pick three of the best and make a note of them for the practical task coming up...
SONGWRITING TIPS
case studies
Follow the lyrics of these two songs and pick out any lyrical devices that work well (or badly).
Make a note of any features you could use...
Make a note of any features you could use...
it's Challenge o'clock!
Individually try and construct some lyrics using the top tips you've picked up over the course of the lesson. Options are:
- Lyrics on their own: either one verse or a chorus/hook
- Lyrics/melody for a hook
- Lyrics with a basic chord structure and melody for a hook
- Lyrics/melody/chords verse or brindge that leads into a chorus