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Oct 15 2008, 07:47 AM
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when you start to write a song what steps do you take . do you start with the riff ? start it in akey signature whats the best approach ? )
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Oct 17 2008, 01:08 AM
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When I write songs for my band I usually have two ways to start writting a song. The first one is starting with a cool riff/rhythm as an idea for the intro or the Verse. Composing a great riff is very important for a good song but sometimes I find difficult to continue the idea. For example you can check my lessons "Mentiras by Cirse". I had the riffs for many time until I could finish the song.
The other way is starting with a nice melody + chord progression for the chorus. The chorus of a song is the most important part for me and it always suggests me a good song around it. Once I have the chorus I try to make the Verse, the Bridge and the Intro. Then I use to do a part C after the second chorus. I hope that it helps, let me know if you have any other questions about composition.  -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 17 2008, 06:36 AM
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Great advice Gabriel. Your lessons give very good insight into composing.
What I am doing right now is that every time I am practicing guitar and have an idea I like I record it. Be it a lick, a riff, chord sequence or whatever. I just record it so that I do not forget it. Then, when I have something reasonably good I show to my singer and let her also think about melody. -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Oct 17 2008, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE (Gus @ Oct 17 2008, 02:36 AM)  Great advice Gabriel. Your lessons give very good insight into composing. What I am doing right now is that every time I am practicing guitar and have an idea I like I record it. Be it a lick, a riff, chord sequence or whatever. I just record it so that I do not forget it. Then, when I have something reasonably good I show to my singer and let her also think about melody. That's a good way to work. I also record every good idea whenever it appears.. The best ideas and melodies come when you are not looking for it. Nice to read that my lessons inspired you! Thank you. QUOTE (audiopaal @ Oct 17 2008, 01:42 AM) Very good advice Gabe  And I'm sorry I answered in this thread before you, I didn't notice it was in your forum  no problem friend!
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