mr.skullbones by skin cells
the first song is mr.skullbones it ends at 2:55
2 Good Apps To Have When Composing A Song
- Voice Memos
This app come with all iPhones (an android equivalent would be Voice Recorder, which is already preinstalled in some androids). If you are writing a song without a computer (yet) then you need a way to record your ideas and listen to them again and revise when necessary. It’s simple and easy to use.
2. Metronome by Soundbrenner
Having a metronome app is incredibly useful when you are composing a song. There are so many metronome apps out there that essentially do the same thing (i. e. Pro Metronome, Simply Metronome etc). I like Soundbrenner’s metronome because you don’t have to pay for the actual metronome. It is useful because it helps you figure out the tempo of your piece, thus your BPM.
4 simple steps to writing a song
A very literal explanation into the process of music composition.
3 Compositional Resources
3 compositional resources I found useful and used:
#1 Praxi Plays – He breaks down the production styles of popular artists and composes songs based on their style. His youtube channel
#2 You Suck and Producing – Visually explains ways you can create tension and release by using intervals (uses Ableton)
The Video
#3 Vories – An EDM producer who basically gives away all the sauce on how to make EDM. good at making things simple for producers
His youtube channel
Create your own simple chord progressions!
I found this really helpful, especially for beginners. Try this out in your piece!
10 Tips on Song Lyrics
I found some really helpful info on learning how to write some lyrics for beginners (including me) :))
Click here to open the link!
Tips on how to play together!
I find this very helpful if there is Piano, Drums, and Bass together!
How to write Harmonies
I like this video because it outlines a simple method to create interesting harmonies.