How do you write a catchy hook chorus?

HOW TO CREATE AN INTRO HOOK:

1. Improvise a short melodic idea (4-to-8 beats long) based on a strong, catchy rhythm.
2. Focus mainly on notes from the pentatonic scale (for example, in C major, use the notes C, D, E, G and/or A).
3. Create 3 separate chord progressions that will successfully accompany the hook.

How do you start a chorus song?

Most commonly, Verse/Chorus songs start with the Verse and build into the Chorus. This allows the song to begin its story or situation, and to build up drama and excitement, ideally climaxing at the Chorus.

What makes a chorus catchy?

Generally, the music in your chorus is going to be the catchiest, or hookiest part of your song. A big way in which you can achieve creating a catchy chorus will be to make it sound different from the other parts of your song, like the verses and the bridge.

How do you write a good chorus for a song?

The time for lyrical specifics is usually in your verses. Let your choruses generalize/label, say how you feel, or have a catch phrase that will mesh with your entire song. Add a pre-chorus or transitional bridge. Taking a few bars before the chorus to set up the change can make all the difference in defining your sections.

Do you put the chorus before or after the verse?

Place the chorus after the verse for a traditional format. The verses are more detailed parts of the song while the chorus should be catchiest part. For many songs, the song will go verse-chorus-second verse-chorus. While you don’t have to stick to this format, it may make it easier if you’re just new to writing your own music.

How do you write a vocal melody for a song?

The vocal melody can go along or greatly differ from the melody of the music. Place the chorus after the verse for a traditional format. The verses are more detailed parts of the song while the chorus should be catchiest part. For many songs, the song will go verse-chorus-second verse-chorus.

Should the chorus be higher in pitch?

Typically the chorus is higher in pitch, but not always. Get vague. The time for lyrical specifics is usually in your verses. Let your choruses generalize/label, say how you feel, or have a catch phrase that will mesh with your entire song.