How To Write a Song

How To Write a Song - Actually, I cant differentiate writing a song from making music and lyrics. Song writing sometimes do not need instruments or accompaniment. Folk songs like "Bahay kubo", "Leron-Leron Sinta" and "Give Peace a chance" by John Lennon which do not have any chords to it.

In writing a song, the following ingredients are needed:

Song Writing Ingredients

1. Melody
2. Lyrics
3. Subject (Object)
4. Message (Optional)
5. Inspiration
6. Others; if any

Parts of a Song

1. Introduction
2. Stanza (I, II, II)
3. Refrain
4. Chorus
5. Bridge
6. Instrumental
7. Finale (Ending)
8. Mood (Slow, Fast)
9. Transposition (Chords adjustment)
10. Chord Pattern
11. Name of the Composer, Musician, Lyricist
12. Title of the Song
13. Name of Producer
14. Name of Record Label
15. Intellectual Property Rights