Structure of a song
The structure of
a song depends on
its balance and its impact on
the listener.
In general, the structure of the
songs see the
alternating verses and
choruses interspersed with
sections such as the introduction
schedules,
bridges, breaks and
instrumental coda.
a. The introduction
The introduction
opens the song and
sometimes reappears
in it,
as
an instrumental break,
a breath.
Usually instrumental,
vocal sometimes,
it is based on a melodic
element of the verse or
chorus, but
can be as le-rythmeic or harmonic
without any
thematic element.
The introduction sets the tone, tempo, style, character or theme of a song. Its role is often twofold:
· Intro 1 = installation of harmony and le-rythme
· Intro2 = draft of a thematic element of the verse or chorus
b. The verse
It exhibits its theme and is sometimes doubled when it is too short. Composers are such that its intensity does not exceed that of the chorus to leave a priority memory to last in the listener.
c. The chorus
Centerpiece of a
song, the chorus
should remain remembered by
all.
After several appearances
during the song, he
often finds
it "ad libitum", that
is to say, repeated
two or more times
decrescendo ("Fade
out").
d. The breaks
These are real breaths of the song, and generally express the instrumental or vocal soloists. Of duration and variable numbers, they should not forget the main themes of the verse or chorus.
e. The bridge
This is a transition section which generally provides the link between verse and chorus. It can be built on a genuine third theme and often appears as a natural extension of the verse.
f. The coda
Net or progressive ending song, it can be built on a borrowed item in the previous sections, but can also be free of any theme when based on a le-rythmeic or harmonic grid.
Example :
The structure of "You were
there" extends approximately
82 steps and
includes
10 sections
organized as follows:
Introduction 23 measures ( 3/4)
Verse 1 8 measurements
Verse 2 9 measurements
Chorus measures 6 1/2
Verse 3 8 measurements
Break 7 steps
Chorus measures 6 1/2
Break 9 measures
Chorus measures 6 1/2
Chorus + Solo measures 6 1/2
Notes :
On his
end, it installs the
le-rythme of the song
before
the
entry of
the first verse.
The bridge
comes later between
verse 3 and
the following chorus.
The
break is located
3/4 of the song
prepares last 2
choruses transposed
ad libitum.
odd
measures (verse
2, bridge and
break), are used to develop
le-rythmeic transitions
to prepare the chorus.
measures
6 1/2
choruses install an original
break by
inserting a penultimate
measure 2/4.
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