HOW TO MATCH LYRICS TO YOUR MELODY
For songwriters it can be difficult to match a lyric to your melody, especially if they don’t both start out together. Even if you do get an idea that contains both lyrics and melody, you can still run into plenty of problems as you develop that idea.
In this video, I talk about how to match lyrics to your melody and cover the main elements that they have in common, pitch and rhythm, I also look at these in the context of a song, because they don’t work independently, they interact with each other when it comes to the songwriting process.
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0:00 intro
0:21 what lyrics and melody have in common
0:35 pitch
2:59 rhythm
4:09 phrasing
5:51 chord tones
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My main focus with this channel is to pass on the tools of the trade that I have learned and found to make a big difference to my creative flow and songwriting. There is an old saying that goes "everybody has one great song in them", I hope to show you that once you know what makes a song great, you can apply it to all the songs you write. Start from the heart, follow your gut and revise with your mind.
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@shadipahlavi
3 жыл бұрын
I send u 3 emails but no answer yet 😞
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
@@shadipahlavi yep, I saw them this morning.
Seems like this quarantine is in our favour! Loving these regular uploads! Thanks mate!
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
No worries man, glad you're getting something out of it.
every video from your channel gives me a new perspective of songwriting that I never thought about before. thanks so much for the efforts in making them. joining your channel to become a member!
@SongWritersChopShop
Жыл бұрын
Nice one Pina Colada, I really appreciate it. Great to hear you are getting value from it.👍
I really appreciate you hard working on this because it's so useful. I don't have something to play on so THANK YOU SO MUCH
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
No worries Najd, I'm glad you found it useful. If you have no instrument to play on, try jamstudio.com and you can put chords together there. also, google virtual piano and use it to play a melody. good luck
What the hell? This is freaking brilliant. Thank you! I'm so grateful. I really mean it
@SongWritersChopShop
6 ай бұрын
Cheers epic tales, it's much appreciated. 👍
I just found your channel yesterday and I REALLY APPRECIATE your content SO MUCH! Keep it up!
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ramya, glad you're getting some value from it.
Where are your 2 million subscribers this is one of the greatest KZread channels I've ever seen for breaking down music in an abstract way that's still not too straining on the beginner musicians
@SongWritersChopShop
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Daniel I really appreciate that, great to hear you're getting some value from the content 👍
@bigmoneymandan360
Жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop I appreciate a lot at 4 am searching KZread when I can't fall asleep lol 😂
Love these videos Tony, great job!
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers James, thanks for tuning in buddy.
This channel is a blessing, thank you!!!
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Geisa, glad you got some value from it.
@geisadefatimadossantosferr125
3 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop Yes!! I'm watching all of your videos rn
You are such a blessing Tony. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
No worries HansRaj, glad you found it useful.
@hansy1305
2 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop Tony, I sincerely believe you should put together a course brother. I would be the first to buy it if you do! All your videos are so helpful to songwriters across the world trying to get a grip on this craft.
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
@@hansy1305 Cheers HansRaj, great to hear. I'm starting to build out a course over on Patreon, I figure it can be more interactive that way, and I can help people with specific issues. If you ever feel like dropping by, here's the link www.patreon.com/SongWritersChopShop
Great advice. Thank you
THATS THE MOST USEFUL VIDEO IN KZread THANK YOU SO MUCH
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Haeniarus, I'm really glad you found it useful.
Let me know your biggest challange when it comes to matching lyrics and melody?
@abhishekkumarab1069
4 жыл бұрын
Keeping the melodic motif consistent as change in lyrics causes change in syllables which results in change in motif.
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
@@abhishekkumarab1069 I hear that, it's tough to keep it consistent. Little embellishments are cool tho as long the main motif is still clear. It can keep it from getting too repetitive. Cheers Abhishek
@Lucky_The_Slingshot_Guy
Жыл бұрын
Tying bars is hard to do. Creative euphemism is difficult too. Right now I’m okay at making beats but writing lyrics for my own songs is hard. I know nothing of how to create the process.
Awesome again. Learning learning. Brains massive!!!
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Lee, look at the brains on ya' man!
@jeasyawkward3849
3 жыл бұрын
Cc
@jeasyawkward3849
3 жыл бұрын
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I appreciate your videos very very much beautiful content
@SongWritersChopShop
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dre, really glad you're getting some value from them.
I never learned so much in this amount of time
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
Wow Braydon, that's great to hear.👍
I've read that 9th chords are energetic.Maybe they would fit well in energetic songs or music with strong verbs.
Where can I find the perceived vowel sounds chart? ): can’t find it. Love the video btw
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
cheers david. That's the chart I use in the video. but you can find it here as well en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_of_vowels
There's always available experimentation and the process of elimination.
this is the always the hard part for me bc i don’t want to sing the same note for the entire song
Is there a term for when the melody and lyrics are performed with the same cadence? The chorus or Closer by Chainsmokers, for example?
Hey there! Love your channel, but can you teach me how to make a melody without anything. Just how to come up with a melody
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nikhil, I'll have some more videos about making melodies coming out soon. In the meantime have a look at these two videos, they might help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2emu6OuXautnrw.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/oK6YmaSMnrXUoMY.html . Let me know if they helped. If not, drop me a few specific questions in the comments around the subject and I can make a vid that answers them. Also, let me know if you play an instrument. if you don't I can give you some links to sites that can create backing music for free. cheers
@Nikhil-yw6ff
3 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop thanks for the reply, I will definitely check all of your videos
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nikhil-yw6ff no worries Nikhil. you can let me know if those two vids answer any of your questions, if not I can make one that does. cheers
Can anyone tell me that if I have a background music then how am I supposed to know the melody in which I am suppose to sing the lyrics to make it sound like a "Song" ?
@SongWritersChopShop
3 ай бұрын
The easiest way to start is to use the scale in whatever key you are in. Eg if your song is in the key of C, start improvising a melody using the notes from the CMajor scale. Then follow your ears until you have a melody you like. Let .e know if you have anymore questions 👍
Are you Irish or Dutch? Such an interesting accent! Now I can hear that you are Irish right? Dubliny? Still could be a Dutch person whose learnt from American tv! Crazy! Hope you’re well fella
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha, I'm an Irish for sure. from Dublin but I moved around a lot. Never been told I sound Dutch before, that's a new one.👍👍👍
you goated
Very good
@SongWritersChopShop
Жыл бұрын
cheers Harpal👍
I hope this helps me. I keep wanting to match the lyrics to the melody it's driving me nutssss..
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
It can be tricky Kaley. Matching the rhythm of you lyrics to the rhythm of the melody is a good starting place. Speak out your lyrics to the melodies rhythm and make sure the words sound as natural to sing as they do to speak. I'll be doing some videos on this soon.
@kaleyj803
3 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop hmm. This is very helpful to me as I have a very good set of lyrics halfway done and couldn't help but to have the way I sung them go with the beat of the melody...but it sounds like it belongs that way to me.?🤷♀️ but I also have very well known idols who definitely do not do it this way at all..
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
@@kaleyj803 That's the main thing. If it sounds good to you and feels good to sing, you should be good to go. I'm not sure I understand the last bit 'idols who don't do it that way', can you explain more?
Thanks. Very helpful.
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
cheers GM, glad you got some value from it.👍
is this process work for complete lyrics over song
@SongWritersChopShop
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sanjay. A lot will depend on the individual song. Every song is different so do have to trust your ears and heart to decide if it sounds and feels right. These are basic guidelines from which you can start that process. The elements I talk about apply to any section of a song, verse, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, etc... But play around and experiment with these ideas until you hit on something that feels and sounds right to you. if you have any other questions just let me know. cheers
HOw can i make own melody of a song with my vioce
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
Have a watch of this video, this is how most of the pros do it kzread.info/dash/bejne/oaZlw8d6nsTKiJs.html
Hey i don't know to play Instrument. Can i Compose The lyrics.
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
Sure you can, I have a lyric writing playlist on the channel that can help.
@madrauchia1913
2 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop I mean Can i make Melody in my Mind For Lyrics. Then later i give it to Music Producer.
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
@@madrauchia1913 Of course, you create melodies in whatever way works for you. write the melody and sing it into your phone.
@madrauchia1913
2 жыл бұрын
@@SongWritersChopShop Hey How can i write melody 😥
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
@@madrauchia1913 try out the method in this video and let me know how you get on. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKqo2bKDo7PZZsY.html
Somebody needs a glass of water.
@SongWritersChopShop
Жыл бұрын
Mmm' water!
So is the word “nobody” considered a “da” or a “dum-dum-da or “dum-dah-dah” ?
that background music was awful. However, the content of the video was amazing. thank you so much.
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
lol, thanks for the feedback FxSalvation.👍
Good content but explained too fast without break. I guess you can always pause the video but by explaining it so quickly the naturalness is lost.
ur too fast its wack
@SongWritersChopShop
2 жыл бұрын
what are you having trouble with?