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If you want to be a more effective song writer, there are some things that you will have to bear in mind when you are writing songs. You definitely do not want to make any terrible mistakes as it will take out a lot of your time and effort. Here are the 3 things that you have to consider when you are writing songs.

1) Be Aware Of Your Target Audience

This is the first thing that you must do as you will want to identify the group of people that you are targeting. If you are writing a song for old people, you will want to make sure that you have a song that will communicates in a way that they can understand your message. There is a saying “The Simplest Things Works”. You do not have to over complicate the whole process as simple song might be better.

2) Be In A Environment Where You Will Have Inspiration

You will want to identify the environment that will trigger your inspiration and you will be creative. For example, if you feel that you get the most inspiration during the night, you will want to make sure that you have a good environment around you so that you can be creative. Do make some effort to identify the best time and places where you get the most inspiration and you will be surprised by the creativity that comes from you.

3) Do Not Be A Perfectionist

The biggest mistake that people make is being a perfectionist. If you are going to keep on going through the process of creating the song, nobody other than you will be able to listen to your song. If you feel that your song is 85% ready, you can try to ask for opinions from your friends or even to the major video directories where you can get valuable feedback. This will greatly helps to improve your songs better.

Here are the 3 things that you will have to consider when you are writing songs. Do follow it through, closely, and you will be able to write good songs fast and effectively.

Blink 182’s best songs have always been the simplest ones. They’re the best because they envelope simplicity and memorable characteristics that comes easy to Blink 182.

So what’s the best way to go about writing songs that could compete with Blink 182’s? Read these 7 songwriting tips to learn how you can create simple tunes that could possibly best Blink 182.

1. Create chord progressions of four chords or less.

If you’re looking to create simple songs, there is no need to come up with complicated chord progressions to be the best. Blink 182 based their whole career on simple progressions that contained only three or four chords at a time. Try turning your best songs into progressions of only three or four chords.

2. Use standard rhythms like constant eighth notes or quarter notes.

One of Blink 182’s best songs is “All the Small Things.” Notice how most of the song is strummed in either quarter notes or eighth notes. Remember, it isn’t necessary to be overly intricate if your songs truly rock.

3. Keep your songs tied to one emotion.

Think of a simple emotion like being happy, sad, or angry. The best songs tend to create interest in listeners that are feeling the same emotions as the song they’re hearing.

4. Try a single instrument like acoustic guitar.

If you’re constantly playing with a full band like Blink 182, maybe you need to find the best songs by yourself. Try picking up an acoustic guitar or keyboard and fiddling around with very simple melodies. Maybe something will shine through.

5. Use simple song subjects.

The best songs have subjects that are easy to relate to. Your listener wants to have a personal experience when listening to your song. Create your songs about personal problems, life experiences, or anything else that seems to be common among the majority of people.

6. Pick a key to play that is easiest for you.

Blink 182 has played songs in quite a few keys but eventually, they gravitated towards only a few. If one key helps you sing better or play better than another, use it. The best songs are going to be easiest for the composer to play and create.

7. Have your song consist of only a few different sections.

Sure, you could create a truly unique set of chords and rhythms for each section, but for the best songs, that isn’t necessary. Stick to only two or three sections to your song and you’ll find writing is easier and quicker.

The best songs by Blink 182 are not complicated. These songs are just the best at connecting with listeners. Put these 7 songwriting tips into effect and I hope that you can create some of the best songs people have ever heard.

If a songwriter wants to create a song that hopefully, will be recorded on an artist’s CD so he can make money from it, he knows he must arrange it in a structure that makes sense to the artist and eventually listeners. He doesn’t need to Invent a structure for his new creation, he just needs to choose from several existing structures. He knows whichever form he chooses, his song will probably have an intro, 2 or 3 verses, several choruses, maybe a bridge, and/or an instrumental section and an ending.

The verse is the vehicle for conveying the story that is the song. Its major responsibility is to lyrically and musically, “set up” (or lead to) the chorus. The chorus is the central idea of the song and the verse is the “information” about the main idea. The second verse is more information about the main idea, information that should lead the listener to the conclusion

Each line of each verse should move the story along without repeating the same information. The melody should be essentially the same from verse to verse to create familiarity. A melody that stays relatively the same makes the listener feel comfortable and this comfortable feeling allows them to listen closely to the lyrics and follow the story. A repeating melody is easier for the listener to remember. After they hear it a few times, even if they are not trying to remember it, they probably will.

The chorus contains the “nut” of the song, the central meaning, the essence of the story. Choruses like “I Can Love You Like That,” “Old Time Rock and Roll” or “The Wind Beneath My Wings” are memorable choruses. The “hook,” the catchiest, most memorable part of the song is most of the time in the chorus. Songs can have other hooks, but the main one is usually the chorus. Verses normally concentrate on details, while the chorus makes a broader statement that bears more repetition. The melody of the chorus repeats each time we hear it. The song’s title is usually contained in the first and/or last line, and possibly more. The lyric and melody are usually the same each time.

The bridge relieves the “boredom factor.” It is usually placed about 2/3 of the way into the song. (After the second chorus in a verse/chorus form) That’s normally when people may begin to tire of the song and need a break of some type. The bridge wakes the listener up and helps them to refocus on the song, and can add new story lines. The bridge can also be a guitar, piano or other instrument solo. This is the chance to introduce a new melody to keep things interesting.

Hooks are also important in a song. A hook is any part of the song that “hooks” the listener causing them to remember parts of the song. Many times the title or chorus is a hook. A hook can also be a clever lyric, a good vocal part, even a sound or effect added by an engineer in the final mix.

The form or structure of a song is critical to it’s success. Make sure you understand song form before you begin writing your masterpieces.