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==Songwriting== Purpose: to build a database of songwriting theory, fundamentals, terminology and techniques. {{Songwriting Infobox}} {{Lyric Infobox}} {{Melody Infobox}} {{Harmony Infobox}} {{Rhythm Infobox}} {{Form Infobox}} ===Hit Song Model=== A [[Song]] is made up of sections: [[Chorus]] (which includes the [[Title]]), [[Verse]], and potentially a [[Prechorus]] and [[Bridge]]. Each of these sections needs strong [[Lyrics]], [[Melody]], [[Harmony]], [[Rhythm]], and [[Form]]. Finally, the [[Song]] as a whole should be analyzed for strong [[Lyrics]], [[Melody]], [[Harmony]], [[Rhythm]], and [[Form]]. [[File:Graham_English,_Hit_Song_Model_Cheat_Sheet.pdf]] [[Image:Graham_English,_Hit_Song_Model.png|200px]] ===Harmony=== [[Harmony]] [[Songwriting Workshop - Harmony]] [[The Songwriter's Workshop: Harmony]] ===Melody=== Categories of melodies: [[:category:inverted arch|Inverted Arch]], [[:category:stationary|Stationary]] ===Lyrics=== Top level: [[Lyrics]] - Includes my writing and analysis and some songwriting tools. [[Lyric]]: To be more in line with [[Melody]], [[Harmony]], [[Rhythm]], and [[Form]]. ===Misc Links=== * [http://lilacwriter.com/app/index.cfm Lilac Writer] * [http://uplaya.com/ http://uplaya.com/] * [http://blog.futurehitdna.com/archives/824 THE FUTUREHIT 2010 REPORT] * [[Hit Songwriting Tips]] * [http://www.classicthemes.com/ Classic Themes] * [[Musicians]] * [http://www.musicianwages.com/the-working-musician/calculating-an-hourly-rate-as-a-musician/ Calculating an Hourly Rate as a Musician] ===Recommended Reading=== [[The Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook]] [[category:Music]] [[category:Songwriting]] [[category:Lyrics]] [[category:Harmony]] [[category:Melody]] [[category:Rhythm]] [[category:Form]] [[category:Chorus]] [[category:Title]] [[category:Verse]] [[category:Prechorus]] [[category:Bridge]] __NOEDITSECTION__
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