TTW Forums: Music: Theory and composing

Posted: 23.7.2006 15:30

ok so i think i have a messed up way of doing things... i usually write my lyrics first and then later i will think of a guitar part for them except it is kind of hard to compose a part for the lyrics.. out of 5 songs i have written a guitar part for maybe 1...any tips on composing stuff on the guitar for lyrics already written or just composing in general? thanks a ton!

-Kody

Posted: 23.7.2006 16:19

write your music and if some lyrics you have already written can fit it use them. thats what i do... i don't bother with trying to write the guitar to fit lyrics already in existance... if i can make it fit i do... if not i just keep the lyrics in my folder... and trust me... there's a bunch of shit in there.

Posted: 27.7.2006 14:12

I personally love the approach you use. I use it all the time. I use the method of singing it and playing my guitar at the same time, matching the rhythm and tune to a small degree. a bass is ideal for this i think, nonetheless i use my guitar to great effect.

the bass notes are the basis for my song and then i spice it up with some transition notes between chords. i try to put something original in each song as a bridge, or interlude (between verse and chorus). this makes it more original, and will stand out better.

at first though, keep it simple. follow the tune closely. also try playing the same fret on a neighboring string ( a distance of a fifth a believe) that way it doesnt mimic your voice completely.