Don’t forget to download the free PDF which contains additional resources for the Song Topic Generator such as song and rhyming structures.

Sometimes we get that urge to be creative.

We want to sit down, write away and get lost in our imagination.

However, on this occasion you’ve come up blank.

And it sucks…

I’ve been there, and I’ve got irritated.

But don’t fret, I can give you a helping hand with my Song Topic Generator.

Because sometimes all you need is a little direction to get back onto the songwriting track.

What do I need to do?

All you need to do to generate a songwriting topic is click START, and answer 4 relevant questions which will help generate a songwriting topic tailored to what you feel like writing about.

These 4 questions will ask you:

  • If you feel like writing a happy or sad song
  • Want a negative or positive story
  • Be based on a person or event
  • Have a resolution

So if you feel like writing a sad song based on an event, your result will be tailored to this answer.

What will the song topic generator give me?

Once you’ve answered all 4 questions your result will appear, and you’ll be given:

  • 2 different ideas to base your song on
  • A resolution to the scenario (if you selected this option)
  • 2 suggested scales you can write your song with
  • 2 chord progressions – one based on popular chords and the second using more complex chords such as suspended and added
  • A choice of 2 tempos

What do I do next?

Lyrics

I find the easiest place to start is by writing your lyrics.

Out of the 2 scenarios pick which one speaks to you the most. Perhaps you can relate to one scenario or maybe someone else you know has experienced something similar, or maybe a movie you’ve watched comes to mind. Whatever the case, you’ll need to expand on this scenario.

Think of extra characters that could be added to the story, or a specific location (if the scenario doesn’t state one), relatable items to the scenario. For example, if your scenario involves walking in the countryside words such as: grass, green, sky, blue, branches, animals, fresh, tranquil, peaceful etc. could all be used in your lyrics.

If you want some lyric writing tips check out my post on: 11 Songwriting Tips To Help You Write Better Lyrics.

Chord Progression

Once you’ve got your lyrics done and dusted, the next step will be to check out the options for chord progressions. You have an option of either a basic chord progression (one using major and minor chords along with a common progression), or a more complex alternative.

If you selected a resolution for your song, then you’ll also have an additional chord progression for your bridge section.

Once you’ve decided one which progression to choose, now it’s time to select a tempo and a rhythm (or chord change) for your chords. Most songs have a chord change per bar (usually every 4 beats), some can be as long as 2-3 bars.

If you want find ways to make your chord progression sound more interesting check out my post on: 4 Ways To Make Common Chord Progressions Fun & Interesting.

Melody

Your next step will be crafting a vocal melody using one of the chord progressions the song topic generator generated.

Your melody will consist of the notes from the scale you’ve chosen, for example if you select C major as your scale then you would use notes C D E F G A B in your melody. You don’t have to stick completely to the scale, but for a beginner it’s best to do so.

The typical modern song consists of 2 verses and a chorus. In terms of melody each chorus would have the same melody, each verse would have the same melody however would sound different from the chorus.

The easiest way to differentiate between the two sections is to have your verses lower in pitch, and your chorus higher in pitch, however, they are no set rules for melody writing so go wherever your creative mind takes you.

It’s worth noting though that for your chord progression and melody to sound harmonious you’d need to focus on the same notes on prominent beats of the song. For example, if your chord is A minor for a single bar, you would focus on notes A, C and E on prominent beats.

If you want some melody writing tips check out my post on: 11 Songwriting Tips To Help You Craft The Perfect Melody.

I now have my song, what next?

Congrats! That’s great to hear!

Once you’ve created your song, the next step is up to you.

Record it, perform it, keep it in your drawer, show your friends and family etc.

If you want to share it with the World though, I’d love to hear it!

So, tag @nicolableu and put #yourcreativeaura in the description!

If you had fun, then why not try the song topic generator again. Have as many goes as you like!

Good luck, and get creating!