43. Use repetition
Write a catchy chorus using repetition. If you repeat the title of the song in your chorus three or more times, it gets stuck in the listener’s head.
44. Keep the lyrics simple in the chorus
Use the chorus to spotlight the main message or feature of your song, and save the verses for the story building aspects of your song.
45. Use a different tempo
Start song song writing ideas at a different tempo than you usually work at. If most of your songs are written at 70 or 80 bpm, try writing at a faster tempo like 120 or 128 bpm. If you usually write at 128, try 140 or above.
46. Repeat phrases, but change them slightly
Start a song by writing a melody with a short musical phrase, then repeat it, altering the notes or rhythm slightly each time. Try changing one note each time the melody repeats. On the other hand, you could repeat the same melody three times, and in the fourth phrase, change the notes or rhythm.
47. Access more sounds on your favorite controller
Using new sounds can be inspiring, and lead to new ideas. Now you can access a vast range of Native Instruments sounds with the new NKS Hardware Partner program, which means controllers from Akai, Novation, Mektar, Korg and M-Audio are now compatible with Komplete Kontrol desktop software. Use your favourite controller to access over 2,000 NKS-compatible instruments, and you’ll be sure to find a sound that inspires you to write something new.
48. Get inspired by your favourite artists
Listen to your favorite songs, and see if you can identify which parts of their songs that you like about their melodies or productions. Deconstruct their ideas from start to finish. Try to borrow some of their techniques, whether this means borrowing ideas like types of rhythmic patterns, scales, or themes.
49. Learn song structure
If you’re writing songs, you’ll need to have a clear idea of what each part of the song is, and a general idea of how long it should be in the genre you’re writing in. Pop music has a different song structure from electronic music. If you learn how to structure your songs, the entire song writing process will be easier.
50. Keys to success
Whether a song is in a major or minor key can have merit on its success. Choose a key to work in depending on the emotion that you want to express in the song. Major keys tend to produce happier, more upbeat songs, while minor keys add a melancholy feeling to the song.
Start writing songs with these song ideas
We all need a few new song ideas now and then to spark our imaginations and creativity. Keep this list of song writing prompts easily accessible so you can refer to them before a writing session. Choose one idea to use for your song, and get busy crafting your song!!
Be sure to download Komplete Start, a free version of Komplete that’s a great addition to any songwriter’s setup. This toolkit includes Kontakt 8 Player, which gives you access to Tools, including the Chords Tool and Phrases tool that are perfect for aspiring or seasoned writers. Equipped with these tips for starting a song, you’ll always have a fresh flow of ideas to create your music.