The chorus is the part that is sung repeatedly throughout a song. Because of this, it is the part that people remember most. It’s also the part that is the easiest to create; once you make it, over half the song is already done.
In this video, I show how easy it is to create a chorus that sticks. Here are some quick tips: First things first, keep it simple. I can’t emphasize this enough when it comes to writing memorable choruses. Make sure to use the step and skip technique, also keep in mind that a chorus with a wide range will make it more difficult for listeners to sing along to. You could keep your chorus melody within an octave (do to do) or C to C on a piano.
Important: Use the notes of a chord as a starting point for a strong chorus. The chorus is usually at a higher pitch for energy. Therefore, in the video, I start the chorus on the I (one) chord (do-mi-sol) for that sense of arrival, which gives me three notes to choose from: do, mi, sol. I use mi to start (mi-fa-sol-sol…) as I want the music to build. Chords are provided in the video, bottom right corner. Feel free to share your thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrYM4HPWhY
Submitted October 12, 2021 at 10:39AM by LizzyLizJordan https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/q6mepq/how_to_write_a_simple_chorus_that_listeners_will/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Tuesday, October 12, 2021