Can't Finish Writing Your Song? 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid

[@WriteASong]

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[@countrymonkOSB]

Another great and helpful video, my brother. I find it's much harder, and yet somehow more rewarding, to stick to three chords and let simplicity rule the day. As songwriter Harlan Howard said of country songs: "They're just three chords and the truth." Thanks for the encouragement and great attitude you put into these. This is becoming my favorite songwriting channel.

[@WriteASong]

You're welcome, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! I agree with the 3 chord idea, especially for new songwriters. It can seem difficult limiting your options like that, but it can also lead to creative ideas to make it sound interesting that you might not have otherwise considered.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Good advice Matt !! I've got too many unfinished songs. But the good thing is i can look thru those & find the odd ones that are worthy of finishing!!

[@WriteASong]

It's always good to put ideas away and come back to them at a later date. Taking a break can often bring new ideas and approaches.

[@TigerRogers0660]

@@WriteASong It's also good to look thru song snippets from a few months or a few years ago. Sometimes what seemed ordinary then could now sound appealing as i have found out.

[@Flame-hl3ov]

I think I'm quite unusual. The first songs that I wrote were all modal, mostly aeolian or dorian despite not even knowing what I was doing. It was only with this video that I feel like I can write a melody using major chords

[@humanmusic9141]

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[@thestig7603]

Overcomplicating actually slowed me in progress recently