How do songwriters ensure their song has a sense of direction?
How do songwriters ensure their song has a sense of direction?
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- In this lesson, we will explore how songs can go with the flow - be structured so that they have contrasting sections but still a sense of direction.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a hook in music?
A hook is the catchy loop in the background of the song.
A hook is the very first thing we hear in a song that gets our attention.
Q2.
Can a hook be a chorus?
Yes - The hook is always the chorus.
Yes - The hook is often the whole chorus.
Q3.
Can you have an instrumental hook?
No - A hook must always be sung.
Yes - A hook must always be instrumental.
Q4.
Can you have more than one hook in the same song?
No - there can only be one hook.
Yes - but it has to be the same hook.
Q5.
What is one way to make the hook more effective?
Play the hook backwards so it is more distinctive.
Start with the hook as the intro.
5 Questions
Q1.
One of the effects of 6/8 time signature
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Waltz
Q2.
How can tonality be used to give a song a sense of direction?
Keep the tonality the same all the way through.
Only use major chords for a happy song and minor chords for a sad song.
Q3.
How can dynamics be used to give a song a sense of direction?
Get quieter towards the climax of the song.
Keep the dynamics the same all the way through.
Q4.
How can texture be used to give a song a sense of direction?
Keeping the texture the same all the way through.
Making the texture busy during the hook.
Q5.
How can tempo be used to create a sense of direction?
Keep the tempo the same all of the way through.
You should change the tempo throughout your song.