Category: Analyzing Songs
Analyzing Songs
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The Unexpected Secret Behind this Popular Song
15 June 2025
Many songwriters think that there are only a few traditional song forms which they can use to write…
Analyzing Songs
Paul McCartney’s Secret Technique for Beautiful Chords
2 April 2025
Paul McCartney’s “Blackbird” is not only one of the most iconic songs of all time, but it’s also…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Lyric Writing
Melody Writing
Uncovering Songwriting Techniques with Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”
19 March 2025
Joni Mitchell is a songwriting legend whose techniques continue to inspire musicians and lyricists around the world. In…
Analyzing Songs
Generating Ideas for Lyrics
Habits of Success
Lyric Writing
Music
Songwriting is “Easy” According to John Lennon
6 May 2024
In a 1983 interview with Molly Meldrum, David Bowie talked about how much he admired John Lennon’s songwriting…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
10 Essential Chord Progressions for Songwriters
8 October 2023
If you’re a songwriter looking for inspiration then look no further! In this article, we take a look…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #7 – Using Unconventional Song Forms
24 September 2023
In songwriting, it’s common practice for most of us to adhere to common or popular song forms such…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tips to Learn from “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
18 September 2023
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is one of the Beatles most popular and well-known songs. Buried within…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #6 – Keep It Short
17 September 2023
A common issue that songwriters often struggle with, is how to determine the length of their song. In…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #5 – Listening to Your Audience
10 September 2023
As songwriters, we’re often focused on the details of our songs and the creative process. However, it’s important…
Analyzing Songs
Lyric Writing
Music
Let It Go – A Lesson in Songwriting
5 September 2023
The song “Let It Go” from the Disney musical Frozen is a song that solves an age-old problem…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #4 – Turning the Chorus into an Anthem
3 September 2023
The goal in most songs is to shine a spotlight on the chorus, and really ensure that the…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #3 – Moving the Story Through a Timeline
27 August 2023
A common problem that songwriters face is not knowing how to structure our verses. Through analysing Queen’s hit…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #2 – Using the Voice as a Percussive Instrument
20 August 2023
Usually when we write songs, we focus a lot on using a good amount of variation between our…
Analyzing Songs
Chorus Writing
Music
Song Form
Songwriting Tip #1 – The Power of Simplicity
13 August 2023
As songwriters, we try hard to distinguish ourselves and create memorable songs. Unfortunately, many songwriters often feel as…
Analyzing Songs
Music
Discovering the Magic Chord Modulation
12 August 2023
The magic chord modulation is a powerful songwriting tool that can help us establish key changes and special…