Sách bài tập Tiếng Anh 7 trang 48 Unit 7 Reading Chân trời sáng tạo Exercise 1

How to write songs

1 Before you start writing the lyrics, think of a title for your song. If you are writing a song about the future, use a title such as Look at the Future or What the Future Brings.

2 Find a tune for your song and make sure it's catchy! If you play the guitar, choose three notes - play the notes again and again to find a tune.

3 Think of a good beat for your song. What type of beat is it going to have? Are you going to choose a reggae beat, or a traditional rock beat?

4 So, now you have got a title, a tune and a beat. Next, write the first three verses. You can begin with the topic of the song, fun words like la la la,or even a little laugh.

5 Then, you should think of a good chorus. A chorus is a verse that is repeated many times. It usually has the

title of the song and it should be about the topic.

6 Next, write the ‘bridge’ - this goes after the third verse. The bridge sounds different to the rest of the song and it can say something new about the topic or story. It has sometimes got a different rhythm, too.

7 Finally, you should repeat the chorus one last time...and then your song will be ready!

Tips: When you start writing a song, always finish it. You can change the lyrics later.