"We Turn Words Into Music"
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"We Turn Words Into Music"
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Length“Short and sweet” is a good rule to follow. Admittedly, there are many wonderful poems that are long in length, but few make for a good song. It is recommended that poems/lyrics not exceed twenty-five short to medium lines. Of course, songs can be composed to run over three or four minutes, but most people, and radio stations, will not consider listening to them. A short poem can always repeat a verse or chorus. A long poem may need to have verses removed. Meter Metering has to do with the amount of syllables used in each line. Short and to-the-point lines, with the same amount of syllables, create an easy flow in verses and choruses. Lines with many different syllables or lengths are harder to compose, create a choppy feel and are more difficult to listen to. Rhyming Lyrics, like good poetry, do not need to rhyme. However, you will notice that the most popular songs incorporate lyrics that do rhyme. Clever rhyming makes the song phrasing smoother makes it easier for the listener to remember the tune. Rhyming is not a necessity, but it doesn’t hurt. Legibility It is very important to make your submitted poems/lyrics legible. It is highly recommended that all words be typed or printed clearly, including your name and address. Unfortunately, we receive many poems that simply can not be read. This causes delays and/or rejections. Content Freedom of speech is your constitutional right. This means you can write about anything you would like. However, we reserve the right to refuse content that we deem questionable. Since we stand proud of our work, we wish to make it available to as large an audience as possible. Therefore, poems/lyrics which contain questionable language and/or inappropriate subject matter will not be accepted. |
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