5 Songwriting Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner (for beginners)

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
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    HEY YALL I'm back again with another songwriting video for you folks! Here are 5 songwriting tips I wish I learned sooner! They might be simple to talk about, but they can be hard to apply (if you're new to this)! So buckle up and enjoy a drink as we go through this ride of a video, shall we ^^
    Thanks so much for swinging by!
    love always,
    annie
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    0:00 Intro
    0:40 Chord Inversions/Substitution
    1:21 Start With a Title/Punchline
    2:10 Keeping a Reference List
    2:42 Difference Between Hooks & Choruses
    3:35 Start Writing With Other People
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Komentáře • 104

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 Před 11 měsíci +76

    A key aspect of telling a story with your lyrics is the use of descriptive language and imagery. Use vivid and evocative language to paint a picture in your listeners’ minds and help them see and experience your story. Use sensory details, metaphors, and other literary devices to bring your story to life and engage your listeners’ imaginations

  • @AnnieDang
    @AnnieDang  Před rokem +80

    HEY YALL THANKS FOR SWINGING BY 🧡
    We’re back with another songwriting vid for you guys and I hope these tips help!
    **Just to correct myself, for CHORD INVERSIONS:
    a simple chord inversion is when you take the bottom note and put it on the top, so in the example I said with the 5th in the bass, it’s the 3RD that becomes the top note, not the root! my mistake!
    so a (1, 3, 5) becomes (3, 5, 1) then (5, 1, 3)

  • @Powsifu
    @Powsifu Před rokem +346

    I don't know if you'll be able to help me or not but I really want to start making my own music but I have no music knowledge and I struggle with learning because of my ADHD, feels like I'll never get there

    • @sdeepa.d.11
      @sdeepa.d.11 Před rokem +45

      Hey it's fine it's gonna take time but you can do it u just need passion that's it. You don't need to learn anything dear music is just about music not just words. Try instrumental music.

    • @carlospagan742
      @carlospagan742 Před rokem +32

      Look up musicians with adhd you’ll find hundreds.
      The number of people who want to make music but instead make excuses: millions.

    • @viridityforever
      @viridityforever Před rokem +4

      And as for producing things just start off w trying to learn a instrument,w many basic songs they only use 4 chords eg beabadoobee often only has a few chords in her songs :)

    • @The.Heart.Acoustic
      @The.Heart.Acoustic Před rokem +2

      Same problem here

    • @i.loveeilish
      @i.loveeilish Před rokem +8

      as someone with adhd, i 100% understand the pain & struggle..

  • @kurwociag
    @kurwociag Před rokem +39

    im more into poems then a songwriting and here's one of my favs

    • @theyadore_ry
      @theyadore_ry Před 11 měsíci +1

      oh my goshhh!! this is so good! you should really get into music, this could be a hit!

    • @kurwociag
      @kurwociag Před 11 měsíci

      @@theyadore_ry ty soo much!!! u made my day

    • @theyadore_ry
      @theyadore_ry Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@kurwociag of course!! u deserve it

    • @loeslefevre
      @loeslefevre Před 8 měsíci

      I love it! It's really good❤

  • @Shaun.S.N
    @Shaun.S.N Před rokem +83

    Annie, I've been writing songs since June and my songs, singing voice and dance moves have done nothing but get better, and now im preparing to release and album but the fact that I'm at point 1, I don't know how to promote myself. And I'd love a tutorial for that.
    (Also I'd love to send you some of my songs and you tell me if you like them)

    • @doodled.4754
      @doodled.4754 Před 5 měsíci

      Have you released it yet?? I'd love to listen to it!!

  • @housefoundation1
    @housefoundation1 Před rokem +37

    I’ve been working on a metal album for a while and even though our styles aren’t similar or anything, I’m still able to use a lot of your advice when working on my music, and I really value that! It’s cool how music works, thanks for the tips!:)

  • @nevel-luna5070
    @nevel-luna5070 Před rokem +16

    As of someone who is a beginner I appreciate the tips
    I'll appreciate to see maybe a beginners tips of producing music

  • @yaristenx6564
    @yaristenx6564 Před rokem +2

    Omg you have amazing energy. I smile while watching you , you give me positive vibes

  • @abbiegmez
    @abbiegmez Před rokem +5

    this is so so everything that I was looking for. Thank you so much :) you are changing lifes here

  • @MativersoPop
    @MativersoPop Před rokem +4

    Your channel is amazing! Thank you for all the tips, you're helping me a lot!!

  • @deborahsimatupang2719
    @deborahsimatupang2719 Před rokem +7

    Hey Annie, thank u sm for these videos! Ur last tip is something I haven’t thought about and wanna try! Can you maybe make a video on best places online/offline to meet other musicians and songwriters to hopefully collaborate with?

  • @TheLunaTicexe
    @TheLunaTicexe Před 7 měsíci +2

    Your aesthetic is very cozy and I feel very comfortable, thank you

  • @AnC0017
    @AnC0017 Před rokem +2

    Really needed this Thanks Annie ❤

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka Před rokem +28

    I was just thinking about this 😂❤ how u always reading my mind thanks annie and happy holidays to you and your family 🎉😊

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  Před rokem +9

      HAHA glad I’m getting it right! Always sweet hearing from you Louis! Have a wonderful holiday 🫶🏼

  • @JamieEditssss
    @JamieEditssss Před rokem +1

    I just watched ur past vids! Ur so helpful! U have a new sub now:)

  • @totallynormalsomething5633

    I saw this video pop up on my feed and I was so excited. You're making an imprint :)

    • @AnnieDang
      @AnnieDang  Před rokem +1

      AW THIS IS SO SWEET! ❤thank you 🥹🫶🏼

  • @unknown_official190
    @unknown_official190 Před měsícem

    thanks for this video, im tryna be a music artist so this really helps!

  • @eggytoasty_
    @eggytoasty_ Před rokem +4

    Watch all of Anna's videos about songwriting. Love thisss!

  • @atsele1404
    @atsele1404 Před 2 měsíci

    thank you for these tips! I did a similar video a few years ago to my channel but there are things that I didn't know and you mention here! Thank you Annie! Hope you have a wonderful day. :)

  • @RobinMacGregor
    @RobinMacGregor Před rokem +3

    Thanks for this. I'm a songwriter in the Scottish Highlands. Really interesting to watch. 👏

  • @silvermist6891
    @silvermist6891 Před rokem +3

    I watch every video of you, Annie. Keep rocking!

  • @cari7454
    @cari7454 Před rokem

    thank you sm 🌼

  • @tehefangirltehe
    @tehefangirltehe Před rokem +15

    i love to write but i literally feel like i have nothing to write about, i’ve never been in a relationship or a breakup and i feel like the things i have to say aren’t worth writing about so i feel like always have writers block lol

    • @niahmurray5410
      @niahmurray5410 Před rokem +5

      same but I just make stuff up😭 pick ur fav character and write a song from their perspective if that helps

    • @rosieposie965
      @rosieposie965 Před rokem +2

      You can write about your crush or like your country anything you feel like trust me I can relate BC I'm young and I haven't been into a relationship or break up

    • @samuel_m15
      @samuel_m15 Před rokem +1

      Same here

    • @MikaylaMilayla
      @MikaylaMilayla Před 11 měsíci +6

      Write about how your current experience makes you feel. Do you feel like you're missing out on certain parts of life? Do you feel like people don't really connect with you the way you wish they did? Do you feel excited to gain more experiences? Do you have dreams of certain things you'd like to do, that you'd write a song about if you did?
      Write about that.

    • @Ghoulische
      @Ghoulische Před 2 měsíci

      A lot of great songwriters are book fanatics. Read literature. Watch lots of movies. Hell, there’s tons of bands who base their lyric content on a movie plot (ex: the Misfits). Lyrics don’t always have to revolve around silly cliche’s (no judgement) of romance and heartbreak.

  • @delicatetaylorsversion7349

    thank you so so so much!

  • @violinn_nerd
    @violinn_nerd Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the advice

  • @Jamie-er1kp
    @Jamie-er1kp Před rokem

    THANKYOU SM

  • @christinafast4459
    @christinafast4459 Před rokem

    Thanks for doing this

  • @bluesapphirez
    @bluesapphirez Před 2 měsíci

    So helpful 🫶

  • @starlightdust2469
    @starlightdust2469 Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @homruy8841
    @homruy8841 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm looking for a video which help me writing lyrics when I bumped to your video. I have seen your thumbnails b4 but I havent clicked to any yet, I initially judged younger youtuber when I'm looking for tips/tutorial but I am really impressed by your video. Think that I might get rid of those judging attitude :)) Like, the 1st tip happens to be the nuance in writing music that I've bumped into lately and the inversions really help me out. I'm enjoying your video and will think about other tips about lyrics/songwriting to improve my projects. Thanks a lot.

  • @georgiaslater
    @georgiaslater Před rokem

    you are so awesommee thank you!!

  • @stiverfinerthefirst7189

    damn , lovely , thank you so much , amazing video

  • @aranmcdonagh255
    @aranmcdonagh255 Před 11 měsíci

    We got the same cup!!

  • @matsunofromyoutube7892
    @matsunofromyoutube7892 Před rokem +1

    I made my first song because of you

  • @CallMeRose
    @CallMeRose Před 6 měsíci +1

    Will you make a video on how to write like Keshi?

  • @SiyaSingh-ur3xl
    @SiyaSingh-ur3xl Před 8 měsíci

    Hii there
    I got a lot of inspiration from her
    I recently released my first album too

  • @peachyyydarlin8787
    @peachyyydarlin8787 Před rokem +1

    Thank you ♥ , can you please make a video how to start a youtube channel to post music?

  • @KEY0524
    @KEY0524 Před 8 měsíci

    I do use these, and there really simple. I know how to write I just don't know how to put the song to it ... and learning that seems a bit difficult but I'm glad I'm writing it better tho😅

  • @KosieRosie
    @KosieRosie Před rokem

    yes i am

  • @iamolganova
    @iamolganova Před rokem

    😍😍😍

  • @finn_koepke1567
    @finn_koepke1567 Před rokem +5

    hey! i write songs but i have no idea, how i can get in contact with a label. pls make a video about your way into the music industry.
    i think it could be very helpful for a lot of people :)

    • @armani8888
      @armani8888 Před rokem +9

      i’m not an expert but u should start beginning ur music career independently before looking for a label, start posting ur songs and building a fanbase otherwise labels wont recognize u

    • @viridityforever
      @viridityforever Před rokem +2

      It’s so much more beneficial to be independent tbh,I can tag u in some TikTok’s that explain it better :)

  • @fauziarizvi8926
    @fauziarizvi8926 Před rokem +1

    Sometimes i zone out thinking of an alternate scenario....(times when best of my ideas came) like I zoned out during the sponsor part lmao

  • @ninikonini5990
    @ninikonini5990 Před rokem

    Like 5 month ago i decided to start writeing songs but i really didn't even knew what songwriting meant so it is very hard to try to not give up. I am really struggling about writing melody do you have some tips? ❤

  • @championrd8557
    @championrd8557 Před 8 měsíci

    This is my first time listening to Annie Dang 10/19/23

  • @ZainDaragmeh
    @ZainDaragmeh Před 7 měsíci +1

    I made my own song with my friend and it was called this is what losing someone feels like

  • @christinafast4459
    @christinafast4459 Před rokem +1

    Can you explain more on tip#1 please? I don’t understand

  • @Georgefloydrocks96
    @Georgefloydrocks96 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Annie, do you have advice for people on the spectrum that want to write music?

  • @anushkasahu271
    @anushkasahu271 Před rokem +2

    I can now write the lyrics but my voice is not really nice which makes me feel demotivated can u pls help me Annie

  • @azcowgal5837
    @azcowgal5837 Před rokem +2

    You're assuming that other musicians, singers and songwriters are just laying around waiting to be picked up. I've been in this town over six years. I have yet to find another musician, little own a song writer that's willing to get together and create something. I can't even find anyone to just sit down and jam.

  • @khalidahpierce5629
    @khalidahpierce5629 Před 3 měsíci

    I swear im sick of floating im trying to stay here on earth and figure this out

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 Před 11 měsíci

    I read the book 📖 first and then watch the film. And if you read the book and then watch the film you get more details for me I read the book 📖 the outsiders and then watch the film 🎞 and I realize that the movie 🍿 have less details like it’s like a broader overview of the subject but don’t give you the details. Books give you details if you read it more than 2 or more times similar to a recording album 💿 like say your favorite 🤩 artist is tears for fears and the album 💿 the seeds of love ❤ if you listen to the first time great 😌. But if you listen to it 2 or more times like 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 you’ll knowtice these details that are in a book 📖 for me if I had to choose for stronger between book 📖 vs movie 🍿 I would choose stronger by Jeff beauman because I would read it over and over and over again and find those details and books strengths your brain 🧠 and also books 📖 also more details because people want more details about the book 📖. While movie 🍿 it’s quicker and broader too.

  • @JoseSalinas-gi2hc
    @JoseSalinas-gi2hc Před rokem +1

    I would like to write a song with you

  • @sam7602
    @sam7602 Před rokem +1

    early squad

  • @Belgradeschool
    @Belgradeschool Před měsícem

    (Me going to the store and buying the cup with an A on it and makes tea😭)

  • @AloreoLia
    @AloreoLia Před 9 měsíci

    I wrote a REALLY short song b4 its about a small crush i used to have on a guy (moved on cuz realised he's literally a red flag.) But the song ended up sounding cringey(???) I just dont like it i dont like how my voice sounded either, how to solve this problem 😭😭

  • @emmanuelgama996
    @emmanuelgama996 Před 29 dny

    um off topic but who does ur video editing ??

  • @HarrisonKing
    @HarrisonKing Před rokem

    Woot woot

  • @urmum_iscute
    @urmum_iscute Před 5 měsíci +3

    i literally dont even know what a chord is. HELP

    • @yoni1331
      @yoni1331 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That is when u play different notes at the same time

  • @sarkimitokbi9493
    @sarkimitokbi9493 Před rokem

    Baby love you

  • @shekinahleonce3855
    @shekinahleonce3855 Před rokem

    first

  • @jeffery9227
    @jeffery9227 Před rokem

    First

  • @prashantmhrzn2704
    @prashantmhrzn2704 Před rokem

    Thanks for your advice