There's a moment in certain songs where the verse-chorus cycle steps aside and something entirely different takes over. The ...

The Beatles knew their way around a song. Water is wet, after all. Paul McCartney and John Lennon penned most of the Fab Four’s music, and their compositions rarely missed the mark. And while their ...

For those who don’t write songs, a bridge is a musical connecting piece. Hence the name. It provides a release from the verses and choruses, while also keeping the arrangement intact. As with most ...

Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter, just starting out, or an old pro, it’s helpful to look at the parts of a song and how best to arrange them. Playing with structure requires both sides of the ...