Second Verse Surprise
This is the 4th video in my songwriting tips and techniques video. This song writing tip is that when you write songs, try having a surprise for the listener in the second verse. Bruno Mars uses this songwriting technique and we should learn from him how to write songs, or rather, how to write hit songs! I look at the following songs:
Treasure – Bruno Mars
When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
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Yep, a great one, it mostly switches by the third line in most cases. good stuff!
I love the way your channel focuses on songwriting while also having the viewpoint of a producer! So rare!!
Can you do a video on song structure. The various types. Im really enjoying your videos. Thank you?
The songs start at 1:10 Thank me later! >_<
Pause at 4:35 those eyes hahah!
Thanks, it really helped! 🙂
need more vids like this one and the pre chorus videos
Hi Michael,Â
Does the use of the "2nd Verse Surprise" become more or less effective if your song only has three verses or does it work the same with 2 verses or three (or more) ?
MissCC
Love it! Love your posts.
Good stuff! Love that you kept the bloopers..Ha!