I'd always begin writing a song on my acoustic guitar, mainly because I think it's way easier to organise chord sequences, work out melody, a good rhythm and get a good song structure without over complicating matters. I also think that if a song sounds good just stripped down to the very basics, then it's generally going to sound good in a band situation, and to add others instruments and maybe move it on to an electric guitar is way easier. So my first tip would be to get the song sounding good on an acoustic guitar whatever genre or style you play.
Just consider any really great song by a top band or recording artist and I bet you've probably heard a great acoustic version of the song whether it's by the original artist or a group covering the song. A good song will work when stripped down so starting writing a song like this is a good foundation.
Now you may find this a bit of a surprise but using less chords in your songs actually makes it harder to write. Yes, that's correct and the reason for this is that a lack of chords means that you are forced into adding interest into your song in another way. Try it. I've now written several 2 chord songs and believe me it's a real challenge. There are ways to add a spark but it's not easy. You can try a tempo change or a rhythm change for verse or chorus or switching the chords over to try and create interest. Give it a go!
But as a beginner I'd recommend songwriting with 3 chords. It's much easier and many great songs contain 3 chords. The chords do need to work well together though although you'll be surprised at what chords you can actually use. Simple chord sequences such as D, A and E or D, C, G have been used in some all time classics as long as they are held together with a strong melody and lyric.
A method you can also use with 3 chord structures is what is called a 'turnaround'. This is where you effectively change a 3 chord sequence into a 4 chord structure e.g. E, A, D, A. This again is frequently used by major artists...remember 'Wild Thing' by The Troggs?
One trick I love to use in my songwriting is adding a false bass note which completely changes the natural chord sound. An F# bass note with a D Chord is a nice example of this and is used in many songs. Neil Young is a great exponent of this technique and it can be heard in his classic song 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'.
So hopefully there are a few ideas there for you to introduce into your songwriting.
Just consider any really great song by a top band or recording artist and I bet you've probably heard a great acoustic version of the song whether it's by the original artist or a group covering the song. A good song will work when stripped down so starting writing a song like this is a good foundation.
Now you may find this a bit of a surprise but using less chords in your songs actually makes it harder to write. Yes, that's correct and the reason for this is that a lack of chords means that you are forced into adding interest into your song in another way. Try it. I've now written several 2 chord songs and believe me it's a real challenge. There are ways to add a spark but it's not easy. You can try a tempo change or a rhythm change for verse or chorus or switching the chords over to try and create interest. Give it a go!
But as a beginner I'd recommend songwriting with 3 chords. It's much easier and many great songs contain 3 chords. The chords do need to work well together though although you'll be surprised at what chords you can actually use. Simple chord sequences such as D, A and E or D, C, G have been used in some all time classics as long as they are held together with a strong melody and lyric.
A method you can also use with 3 chord structures is what is called a 'turnaround'. This is where you effectively change a 3 chord sequence into a 4 chord structure e.g. E, A, D, A. This again is frequently used by major artists...remember 'Wild Thing' by The Troggs?
One trick I love to use in my songwriting is adding a false bass note which completely changes the natural chord sound. An F# bass note with a D Chord is a nice example of this and is used in many songs. Neil Young is a great exponent of this technique and it can be heard in his classic song 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart'.
So hopefully there are a few ideas there for you to introduce into your songwriting.
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