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Finding it hard to use chords that match lyrics...

Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
edited April 2009 in Musicians and Gearheads
When trying to compose a song to some lyrics I've penned.
What are the best ways to create music that matches lyrics?
Mind you I suck at guitar and singing. (self taught guitar, singing don't ask)
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
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  • megatronmegatron Posts: 3,420
    Thoughts_Arrive wrote:
    When trying to compose a song to some lyrics I've penned.
    What are the best ways to create music that matches lyrics?
    Mind you I suck at guitar and singing. (self taught guitar, singing don't ask)
    i've only put words down to music..sounds tricky
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    I was told use a piano/keyboard for the chord progression to see if they suit lyrics.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,429
    Do you have a vocal melody for the lyrics or just staring at them trying to come up with chords and a vocal melody at the same time?

    I think it would be easiest to keep "find the vocal melody" as the in between step. You've gotta bridge the musical ideas to lyrical ideas or vice versa, somehow.
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    Kinda, can't pick one and stick with it lol
    Cheers for the tips.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
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