How Do You Write A Happy Song?
A special occasion is coming up and you want to mark it. Your girlfriend said yes and you want to tell her what that means to you. You’re walking down the street on a sunny day and you’ll burst if you can’t express how good you feel. Lie down in a quiet place and write your song. This one song is all you need or care about right now. Empty your mind and let it soar. That is your melody. To keep things simple and focused, we are writing a happy, upbeat song which goes best with a verse-chorus song structure. There are two components to a song: 1) Melody 2) Lyrics 1) The Melody – A melody is a natural thing. It is everywhere. They are innumerable. Catch one. Let your imagination snare one and dance with it. – Begin with a few notes that reflect how you feel. That moment of elation is what you want to capture. Don’t try to force a melody, release it. Those first few notes will naturally lead to a complete phrase which will lead to a complete chorus simply by repeating the phrase. Try some
