M123 Tech Dude Songwriting Tech Tip
The arrangement can make the music
So you've written what you feel are some good songs, but you're not getting the "wow" response you're looking for. What's the difference between the stuff you've done in your bedroom studio and what the professionals are doing? It might be how you're putting it all together—in other words: the arrangement. Arranging music is not the same as writing, and having a good grasp of how arrangements work is a good thing to have for producing your own demos. Instead of just playing through the chord progression on your guitar or keyboard, start thinking about how you can shape the music with specific instrumentation, space, silence, as well as volume and tempo shifts that accentuate your lyrics and message of the song and create the mood and vibe you want. A good place to begin learning about arrangements is with the music you like. Listen to your favorite songs and critically examine how the musical elements of the song keep you hooked.
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