Create Ideas First, Songs Second
September 12, 2013
Listeners are attracted to hooks first, so let that determine how you write.
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Listeners are generally attracted to bits of songs first, and then attracted to a song as an entity. The common remark, “Ooh, I love this part…” is referring to the bit of song that really clicks with the listener. If your song has enough of those “ooh” moments, the listener then judges the entire song to be good. So it’s bits first, songs second.
The “bit” that people like about songs is usually what’s called the hook. A hook is a short melodic/rhythmic idea that often forms the main part of a chorus, and usually incorporates the song title. Some songs can be successful without having a hook that…
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