Prechorus Tips

Songwriting Infobox

Hit Song Model
Songwriting
Top 5 - Lyrics - Lyric - Harmony - Melody
Song Form	Title - Chorus - Verse - Prechorus - Bridge
v • d • e

It's a musical and lyrical link between the verse and chorus.

• Contrast phrase length
• Increase intensity as it approaches the chorus. Melodic rise.
• Keep the melody below the range of the chorus.
• New chord or progression. Avoid the root chord. Try alternating between two chords.
• Contrast rhythm.