Purpose: to build a database of songwriting theory, fundamentals, terminology and techniques.

Song Model

File:Graham English, Hit Song Model Cheat Sheet.pdf Song

• Lyrics
• Harmony
• Melody
• Rhythm
• Form
  • Chorus
    • Title
  • Verse
  • Prechorus
  • Bridge

Harmony

Songwriting Workshop - Harmony The Songwriter's Workshop: Harmony

Misc Links

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