So i tend to this quite a bit, I'll write song fragments, that i think have real promise, and just can never find that last progression/riff to wrap things up. Well i guises the real problem is that i never get around to writing lyrics for the 15+ songs i have that need them lol. But in this case i've really liked this little tune ever since first came up with it. I was starting to really experiment with 7 chords, and augmented/diminished and this came out one day.
So If your up for some songwriting and want to help a guy out over here, I've supplies a sample video of all of the progressions that i have so far, and i've outlined the chord changes below. record a vid of yourself playing a bridge that you think could work, or even something that your not quite sure about, but think it might give me some ideas, id love to hear it! Or maybe you've got an interesting chord suggestion that i haven't thought of and want to type about it, thats cool too. I've just had this song laying around for a few months now, and normally i can finish them up the same day or at least week i start them. Thanks in advance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q2SN0g9ZgM
PS: sorry there seems to be a latency issue i can't fix on the video, but it should still give you a good enough understanding of what the song sounds like along with the chords below.
PSS: I write song just for fun, but it goes without saying i don't expect to see any of you guys on MTV playing my song lol
The Progression is as follows:
Verse part
G_____D/F#_____Eminor_____Eminor
G____D/F#_____Eminor______C7
G____D/F#_____Eminor______Eminor
G____Bminor_____Eminor_____Eminor
Pre-chrorus
C_________C__________G________G
C_________C__________G________D
Pre-chorus breakdown
C_______C#Aug_____D_____B7
Chorus
Eminor____Aminor___D____G (3 times)
Eminor____Aminor__G____D____D7
I'll see what I can do but I think it's better to try to help You to figure it out by yourself
First of all ask Your self a question do You really need that bridge. Maybe there is a reason for it not being already made. Some song are based on a "A / B / A / B" scheme and sound good enough. You might consider doing a sort a a bridge but changing the dynamics, rhythm etc...not necessary the chords
If this was my song and I would have to make the bridge I will probably try to increase the tension by using slower chords changes and a bit more agressive sounding harmonics minor dominat chord. For example
B | B | Em | Em | D | D | G | D/F# | Am | Am | Em | Em | B......
Just an idea
Of course...that was a great idea to ask because You will get a few different points of view from different people Nope...not B-minor. B = B major so we bring harmonic note D# and this is the main tension build note but of course it's all a matter of taste
About the lesson - cool can't wait to see it
It not much, But maybe you can get a few ideas!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3rjW-RPQIk&feature=youtu.be
Hi mate, that's a very cool progression and promising song. I have been jamming a bit with the chords and I think that the best to complete this song is to play a solo using the verse progression and then add the pre chorus but with a simpler rhythm, maybe just playing once each chord, and maybe changing a bit the vocal melody. If the song has drums, the drums would stop there to finally explode again in the chorus. That's what I would do with this one.
Honestly, I don't think you need any more chords.
I would use the pre-chorus 'breakdown' section as your bridge (C - C# - D - B7, 0:35 to 0:45).
Hold the chords and let them ring out, write a different melody over it (if you already have a melody for when it happens the other times in the song) and if you're gonna record it add some more dramatic effects to the that section like (extra) reverb and delay maybe some faux backwards stuff, EQ the vocals to sound like they're from 1927, drums in half-time, phase shift that entire section of the track, etc.
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