i try to write songs and lyrics on guitar, but always have trouble getting started. So jsut wanted to know how other musicians get started with writing blues, country, jazz, etc.
2006-07-28 13:24:26 · 5 answers · asked by depass67 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
get a journal from the dollar store
for a happy song:
make a list of things that give you pleasure, make you happy (not smutty things)
grow the list, everytime you get a happy feeling add to it
take your journal with you when you go to do a happy thing - meaningful lyrics will come to you
if you get happy seaside, ask other people at the seaside how they are feeling and what they are thinking about
strum your favourite chord over and over and over at your happy place while you listen to the rhythm of the seaside
2006-07-28 13:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Molly R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use the back of the guitar when writing songs, because the strings get in the way on the other side.....lol
2006-07-28 20:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a permanent magic marker, preferably black, turn the guitar over and just start writing whatever words come to mind....you can put them in the right order later.
2006-07-28 20:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...Think of your situation right now and think of the things you want people to see in your song...
Then match the tune and words to the chords...
That's what I usuually do,,,
but I get stuck with using C-G-Am-F all the time!!!
It bugs me out!
2006-07-28 20:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by yue-hime~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a feel for the rhythm of what you want to express.
don't worry about "putting it together", You can edit later on.
write a paragraph of what your wanting to say.
then look for rhymes, or possible ones.
assemble as needed, repeat.
2006-07-28 20:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋