If your notebook is full of unused lyrics and you’re struggling to find inspiration for the music, this course is for you. Whether you are an experienced songwriter looking for new ideas or a beginning songwriter learning to read music, this course will lead you to a rich source of songwriting possibilities.
This course is part of the Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music Specialization
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About this Course
Experience creating original lyrics and some knowledge of basic music theory.
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- Melodic Hooks
- Melody
- Music
- Harmony
- Songwriting
Experience creating original lyrics and some knowledge of basic music theory.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to Songwriting: Writing the Music
Choosing Emotive Chords
Creating Contrast with Harmonic Rhythm
Developing Interesting Melodies
Telling a Story with the Music
Reviews
- 5 stars93.75%
- 4 stars6.25%
TOP REVIEWS FROM SONGWRITING: WRITING THE MUSIC
It really helped me understand how the music plays a part in a song, working with the lyrics. It encouraged me to try out stuff and write fearlessly.
Super helpful primer on the key things to think about when selecting chords and rhythms for a song!
That was a great course and I loved the chords lessons in songwriting.
Thanks.
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