Contrasting the Verse and the Chorus - Songwriting Lesson

[MissVelvetElle]

A handsome man

[grb321]

Excellent -- some good concrete ideas.

[Madvideoclips]

This is exactly what I've been wondering about! Except I'm using an independent harmony (arpeggios) and I don't quite know how to go about contrasting that.

[xRisingForcex]

subtle head bobbin action 2:28 is priceless.

[writesongs4you]

Most good songs have contrasts. Light and shade, loud and quiet etc. Enjoyed the lesson.

[deftonesfan192]

Cheeky... cool :D

[artemis12061966]

Very cool .

[seangerrymusic]

This is a great technique

[t0mmyd1nkum]

Really really appreciate this video, I'd been specifically wondering about this aspect of composition. :D

[SiccOne781]

what's that piece he plays? sounds familar.

[Gongchime]

Thats how its done exactly.

[DonakRV]

Great lesson -it's a real fundamental principle to songwriting -contrast!

[Gongchime]

Berklee is THE number one place to study popular styles of music hands down.

[Rrrrobbo]

i only just thought to look some of this stuff up, fantastic, cheers! man, ive got a lot to learn, and a load to do, but it's great fun all the same,

thanks

[triclone123]

Evil ways and Oye como va Santana.....Same stuff applied.

[12thDecember]

Interesting. With my songwriting, I seem to either get the chorus down right away and then have to work at the melody, or vice versa, trying to get enough contrast. This video just showed me a different path to accomplish that. Thanks :)

[volandvasoliono]

well played sir

[Pholtron]

Fantabulous,

Good explaination,& demonstration.

Thank you

Great stuff

[Topdoginuk]

Thanks. Interesting video. Those with limited musical knowledge may strugle to understand it though.

Would like to have seen some visual notation expression.

You clearly know your subject.

Thanks.

[poohterethan]

this is not complicated stuff. he mentions modes, but knowledge of music theory isn't necessary to comprehend the intent of this video. its a great video, and i'm gonna incorporate it into my guitar compositions in the future.

[bzlax]

amazing writing lesson...holla