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> For me, it works best to start with a rhythm base, and work up a
melody line
> from there. As the tune develops, the rhythm may be expanded, and
breaks or
> dynamic changes inserted to accentuate the presence or absence of
the
> different contributing instruments. Pretty amusing to listen back
to some
> of my concept tapes, compared to the finished song!
>
> Best regards, Dana Vincent
>
>
I do just the opposite. Usually I'll work on the melody of a song
first. I find the chord progression comes out of that. Being in a 3
piece, each part is crucial to creating a full sound. Often the
guitar lines are written to include double stops, and chords, while
the bass line acts as a rudimentary sort of counterpoint, not just
doubling the melody, or outlining the chord progression's roots. This
is how I generally write, but sometimes the chord progression comes
first, or a bass line, or even a drum beat. Sometimes the thing will
just pop in my head (not often enough, though). Also, some songs
practically write themselves, while others can take months to take
shape (I'm stuck on one of those right now...grrr...). It is
important to keep writing, and rewriting, and not be afraid to leave
an idea alone for a while if it's not working.
Mike/USK
Urban Surf Kings
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