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How Do I Put a Rhythm to a Lyrical Song I wrote
Man I wrote a song, well the lyrics for one and it is really awesome. I am sure it could be a smash country hit but I can’t get my guitar to do what I here in my head in regards to the rhythm or melody. Does anybody have any suggestions or a method to solving this problem
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Yes, the rhythm of the music and the rhythm of the lyrics must work in harmony. If you wrote a chord progression first, like many singer/songwriters do, then the words must match the music. But if you write the lyrics first, which I do and some of the songwriters that I love have done, then your music must match the rhythm of the lyrics.
Start by saying the lyrics like you’re reading a poem for a drama class or an audition for a show. Don’t worry about the chords progression or the melody, just find you rhythm. Then start playing with that rhythm using some simple chords.
When you’re first starting, just use a the 1, 4, and 5 chords, and maybe the 6m chord. Keep it simple. So, in G major, you have G, C, and D. I favor D major, D, G, and A. I also like C major, C, F, and G. What do you play the most when you play cover songs? Or what do you like to play the most?
Let me know your progress and I will give you more feedback if you need it.
MG 😀
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Man you are awesome thank you and I will. Write now I am learning my triads, and key progression and retro-gressions. For example I am currently practicing the Fm key to practice bar cords. I know the Cm , C, Am, E, Bm etc etc. I practice those a lot. I am also working on techniques, and I will be starting a Modes class next month. I want to learn some covers but I am struggling with that too, I don’t have access to how to play the rhythms or someone showing me. It is really weird because I can play some amazingly awesome chord progressions. It is like I am one step away from being a lot better.
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If you want you can watch my music theory videos on YouTube. The channel is N-Light Music Theory. I have the first 2 episodes, both of which entail several videos. If you do watch them, I would appreciate some feedback. I think I am going to have to redo the episode 2 videos as they are too long and too rambling. But, that also gives extra info and insights, so I don’t know if they are good or bad. I need some feedback.
Also, I am willing to share the charts if you would like them.
MG 😀
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I just subscribed. I am in another music theory class now. I will check it out. Thanks again for your help.
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This reply was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by Salty.
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This reply was modified 3 years, 6 months ago by
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<div>Awesome. Thank you @Salty </div>
👍🙏😊
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