Writing lyrics and vocal melodies is probably the most intimidating part of songwriting. It can be difficultto know where to begin – especially if you’re not a singer. If you’re using your guitar to write a melody intended for vocals we recommend playing along the length of the strings, avoiding any finger-friendly scale shapes. This’ll stop your vocal lines sounding like guitar solo licks! You could even try using a keyboard. The following tips will help you on your way.
1 Start with chords