Any tips for songwriting for people who dont play an instrument (as of yet)?

Question

It's my title. The thing is i dont play piano or guitar (yet) but i NEED tips on songwriting. I can hum sometimes to find it, and the only time i can really write songs are when im sad or angry. but i want to write songs you can really get into, songs like "Feel Good Time"(P!nk) or "U + Ur Hand"(kind of angry song). But when im happy i cant think of anything. sometimes i havent sudden song bursts, but then cant remember them when i want to write them down!!! So any suggestions???

Answer 1

Well, as for my song writing i don't play an instrument either...yet,lol. Make sure you have something with you at all times when things come to mind so you don't forget. A notebook, a recorder, thats helpful. Its also helpful if you know the c-scale (do,re, mi, fa...etc) If you don't know it by heart or don't know it at all, search for some website with the c-scale. Theres one i went to but i unfortunetly forgot about what website it even was,lol. But, if its of any help, i know it was one that lets you sample each note so you know what they sound like, besides, i'm sure there is more than one website capable of it. If you know the c-scale, and know how they sound and plus know the musical notes and where they go,you can write a song in no time! I was in chorus in elementary and i still love singing and that scale helped a lot. But hey!, lighten up, that what most singers sing about, sadness, rage, anger. When you're happy just think: What made you this happy? How did it get you this happy? What symbolic meanings or metaphors can you get from it? Has it ever happened b4? Would you want to keep this happiness for ever?....All those questions and more will help you write a song when your happy or a song you can really get into. And think over emotions as well, because aside from songs about feelings and emotions, there can be songs about other things. Think outside the box! Theres been songs bout parties, other people in your life,....basically not objects nor emotions but songs about things that have happened in your life, something you'll never forget, and etc. I'm sure something will come to mind =)

Answer 2

Well so far you're doing good. Humming is very helpful for me. But, since you can't remember your lyrics I would start keeping a notebook and pen handy to write in as soon as you get an idea.
As for not playing the piano, what I do is put little dots by the line of the song that are higher or lower than the first dot. So I remember if the tune went higher or lower. But learneing the notes on a piano can help you write down the song in note format so you can play it for your friends

Answer 3

I've been writeing songs for about 4 or 5 years, when I first started I didn't play an insrument either. I often can't remember lyrics either. But I bought a tape recorder (a small one) to record the song when I thought of it. Though it may seem strange, before that I wrote lyrics on my arm hand etc.(You don't have to say it, I am wierd.) As for you writeing songs only when your sad are angry, well most people do, how do you think pink came up with U + Ur Hand?! Your writeing will grow on its own so don't try to force it.

Answer 4

First, always keep a pen and paper handy so that you can write down things that come to mind.

Second, try and get into a routine of spending a certain amount of time each day writing. It sounds uninspired, but many writers and other artists devote time to thier art like other people devote time to their job. This will not only help you get used to writing from a neutral state, it will allow you to develop ideas more fully and revise material you already have.

Answer 5

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