Writing in 4/4 comes so naturally to songwriters that it’s easy to forget there are other time signatures out there.
This week, let’s step out of the box and into the ballroom. You guessed it – this week’s prompt is to write a waltz (or really anything in a 3/4 time signature).
As a refresher, Songwriting Club is a community for songwriters to get their creative juices flowing and give and receive constructive feedback (check out our first entry for more details).
Here’s my example:
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If you’re feeling proud of your tune or you’re looking for some feedback, upload it to the Splice community, SoundCloud, YouTube, Bandcamp, etc., and toss the link in the comments below. Before you share, just make sure you’re following these guidelines:
- Make sure your track aligns with the prompt – it should be something that you’ve specifically written in response to this blog post.
- No promotional posts – no links to contests, social media pages, etc.
- Comment on at least one other person’s song before you go – even if it seems small to you, your praise or critique can make a transformative impact on someone else’s craft.
- Give a quick summary of your goals for your song – asking for feedback on specific aspects (ex. the lyrics, chord progression, etc.) is also recommended!
We can’t wait to hear what you come up with!
Check back in for your next prompt on August 16th. We can’t wait to hear what you create!
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August 2, 2019
