12 Bar Blues Cross Challenge #1 - The Music

[john]

Hi Gang

 

Ok, there are two parts to this challenge:

 

Part 1. Write the melody for a 12-Bar Blues song

Part 2. Collaborate with a lyrics writer to create a finished song (even a simple vocal and instrument will do)

 

This challenge, like all other challenges, is intended to broaden experience for songwriters taking part. Part 2 of this challenge is to help you to work with other members, or non-members for that matter, to create finished songs. The point here is not to have a beautifully produced song (although recording quality is important!). The point is to create and present a finished song, not a finished recording.

 

To help, a parallel challenge is being run in the lyrics challenge board.

 

Each part can result in your work being selected for featuring in our newsletter. So even if you cannot complete Part 2, please still take part. Part 1 can see your work being selected as melody in it's own right.

 

Deadlines

 

Deadline for Part 1 is 29th October

Deadline for Part 2 is 5th November

 

The links below will help you understand the structure of 12 bar blues and to understand the various blocks involved. As ever, use the challenge topic itself to fine tune your ideas

 

Useful Links

 

http://www.songstuff.com/song-writing/article/song-form-overview/

 

http://www.songstuff.com/song-writing/article/song_building_blocks/

 

http://www.songstuff.com/song-writing/article/aab-song-form/

 

Cheers

 

John

[john]

Roll up, roll up!

[john]

Come on guys, 4 days to get some entries in!

[Skin]

Looks like a one horse race here John! 

1-0 to the lyricists

Edited October 28, 2016 by Skin

[LooknGlass]

I'm trying to finish a lyric but I got like a gazzilion grandkids around....bout to get a million more gray hairs too!