A Guide To Song Forms - Song Form Overview
Song forms are generally made up of a number of sections that may or may not be repeated within the same song. Popular music is generally based on the use of traditional sectional song forms, or structures that are derived from those traditional song forms.
This article gives an overview of the different fundamental song forms, and it provides a basic understanding of common modern song forms.
Song Writing Tips
Songwriting tips about the commercial appeal of songs. Tips include starting writing a song, and consideration for harmony. This article will give you food for thought, and hopefully make you view your songs, and songwriting, in a different way.
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