I know Mikes post Is an old one but it's very relevant


I think it's essential that writers do this especially

when the current song is near completion


Every morning I go to my Word Doc and do exactly that

Top Line Accompanying Chords usually one verse and

a chorus. Those songs are listed now and I am not

going to forget the original melody

Okay of course next comes the hard bit Working on that

song Maybe a Key Change as the vocals evolve properly

Tempo trying out various tempos with a Drum Box

Who are we aiming this song at of course must be a big

consideration Some of these songs will be abandoned

Others will stay current

I also find that looking at The Dots so to speak I can

see where the song needs a slowing of flow or a speeding

of the flow One big point at the front of all my writing

is dont let the song bore the socks off of the listener

Have I got the right amount of Contrast and the right

amount of repetition

It goes on and on

Last edited by Cheyenne; 12/09/16 10:22 AM.
One of the most important principles of songwriting is to remember that a good song is a partnership of many different components, all working together to produce a satisfying musical experience.

In that respect, song components are either enhancing or compromising their combined effects.