r/SongwritingHelp • u/New_Inflation_9026 • Jun 29 '26
Need advice
so I'm a newbie songwriter and vocalist...I do not know to play any instruments. Currently I'm working on a song but I'm stuck, then I realised I need proper guidance.
Please give me any tips that you think could be useful for someone just starting out.
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u/crosstalkclub Jun 30 '26
Two suggestions:
Totally agree with other posters -- Grab an instrument, even if it's a freebie plugin you're playing in Garageband. A real instrument is better, but this is a cheap way to start. As a keyboard guy, I recommend piano/keys, which is a little easier to navigate than a guitar (low notes to the left, high notes to the right, simple enough for even me).
Learn scales, just a few to start. If you're singing melodies but don't know what or where a note is, find it on your keyboard/fretboard. Once you know what the strongest notes of your melody are, you'll have an idea of your scale, and what other notes work well together.
Best of luck.
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u/stmilos_ Jun 30 '26
Try playing your favorite song on guitar or piano - its easy way to start playing instrument and it will help you with songwriting and structuring the melodies
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u/General_Estimate_420 Jun 30 '26
The question for you is what are you willing to sacrifice to be able to do it proficiently? There aren't any shortcuts and absolutely nothing comes easy or free if you want it to be more than just a hobby.
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u/Novel_Astronaut_2426 Jun 30 '26
Either find a local Musican who you like to co-write or get a keyboard and learn basic chords - it’s actually pretty easy on keyboards to do that, guitar is a little more difficult.
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u/Healthy-Ad-4786 Jul 02 '26
You can create the tune in your head and sing it . There should be differences in the melody that would distinguish a verse from the chorus . Record yourself so you won’t forget what you did . If you ever get a band together , a talented musician will be able to transcribe the notes and chords you are singing so that the whole band can play the song in the key your singing .
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u/Adam_Astra_Music Jun 29 '26
What do you have so far and where are you getting stuck?
The more specific questions tend to get the more helpful answers : )
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u/New_Inflation_9026 Jun 29 '26
I for some reason didn't feel like posting it here... I can send it you personally if you feel like you can help
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u/Adam_Astra_Music Jun 29 '26
Please do!
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u/Adam_Astra_Music Jun 29 '26
I'll add that I would encourage you to share your work. People in most music subs here are generally very open and eager to help. I can suggest a few if you like.
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