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• Steps
• Tips

Have you ever heard an unusually good song on the radio? Maybe you would like to write an equally good song yourself? If so, then this article is a godsend for you!

Steps

1. 1 Pick a theme for your song. First of all, you need to decide what your song will be about. Will it be about love and romantic relationships? Or is it about suffering and pain? When choosing a topic, you should look at yourself from the inside and understand how you feel and what your mood is. What is currently inspiring you? Maybe you feel completely ordinary and there is nothing in your life to inspire you. In this case, it is better to draw ideas from other sources. Here are some of the sources to try:
   • Conversations: Maybe you recently had a really good conversation with someone. Try to think about the key points of this conversation and translate them into the lyrics of the song.
   • Movies: Think of one of your favorite movies. What emotions does this film evoke? You can either write a song about the movie, or just get some ideas from it.
   • Novels and / or Poems: What's the last book you read? If you haven't read anything lately, then try picking out a book and get ideas from it. Poems are also a good alternative.
2. 2 Decide where you want to start: from a melody or from words. This is an important step and sometimes difficult to solve. What do you usually do better: composing words or melodies? The answer to this question should help you decide. If you find that you tend to hum the melody much earlier than the lyrics are written down, then most likely it is better to grab the guitar or sit down at the piano right away. If you can quickly compose the lyrics to a song, then find a quiet place somewhere, sit down and start writing. The next two steps are interchangeable depending on what you decide to do first.
3. 3 Compose a melody. Composing melodies is a pretty tricky business. Generally, the simpler the melody, the more effective it will sound. However, there is a complication here - when writing a simplified good melody, you have to make sure that the melody does not come out on an amateur or "cheap" level. Do not be afraid of this, but remain sincere in your creativity to the end - and you will succeed. Be patient and take as long as it takes to get the best option.
   • Start playing simple chords on your guitar or piano. Remember the theme you chose for your song. If it's about something dark or sad, stick to minor chords. If it is about happiness and is played at a fast pace, then use the major chords.
   • Begin humming or whistling different melodies over the chords.
   • Invest in a voice recorder or small recording device. You never know when you will get the perfect melody, so it’s better to write it down right away from fresh memory.
   • If you play guitar and enjoy playing open chords, then invest in a capo. This will give you the opportunity to try new keys.
   • Take the trouble to learn new scales and chords. This will add depth and ultimately enrich your music.
4. 4 Write the lyrics for the song. In most cases, the lyrics of a song will give the initial impression that the audience will react to, so it's best to pick each word. The key to success is the timing and manner of delivering the lyrics. Try to think of different rhyming schemes and ways to convey meaning.
   • If something is not working out for you, then try referring to rhyme dictionaries or thesaurus.
   • Make sure you use words correctly in this context. Refer to the dictionary if in doubt.
5. 5 Rewrite and refine as needed. It's important that your song is as good as possible. It doesn't make a lot of sense to spend a lot of time on sound settings that you don't quite like. There is a fine line when it comes to knowing when your song is complete. Some artists can go too far and re-record their songs until they eventually lose the original idea that made the song so good from the start. Try not to fall into this trap. Remember that you will always be the worst critic of your work, so try not to overdo it and not lose the original thread.
   • Keep asking yourself, "Is this really the best thing I could think of for this piece?"
6. 6 Make sure you have a safe, quiet place to relax before starting work. Shake up or do some yoga exercises, sip some water and relax. Make sure you have your notebook and songwriting computer close at hand. After you have done this, the words should come to you on their own.
   • Feel free to experiment. Try to go beyond the usual, but not too far, because people need to understand your music.
   • Introduce the song to a friend or family member who is willing to give you an honest assessment.
7. 7 Try to find the right chords for the song, especially if you intend to perform it for YouTube viewers, friends, or family.
   • The best instruments for playing chords are guitar and piano. Remember that the sound of a song performed to the accompaniment of musical instruments is always better than even a choral performance. Be sure to experiment with your guitar or piano.

Tips

• When it comes to inspiration, absorb everything like a sponge. Your eyes and ears should be constantly open, you never know when it will come.
• Think of lyrics that speak for themselves and are capable of expressing dreams.
• Carry your laptop with you. It will come in handy if you suddenly have a new idea.
• Try to compose the lyrics based on your experiences so that you have a close connection with the song as you sing it.
• Try to take some notes before you start composing the song. For example, write something about your past experiences. Then write about some of the points that connect you to this event.
• Learn theory. As boring as it is, studying theory can give you a very easy “just do it” formula for songwriting. In the end, it was musical theory that gave us the opportunity to write "wonderful" songs on C, F, G chords. A deeper study of the theory will allow you to compose songs that sound even better than pop music!
• Learn to play different instruments. This will give you the opportunity to figure out which instrument will sound best.