foldersTree = gFld("Songwriting Workshop: Hit Song Forms", "Branch_174.htm#A174")
N290 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 1", "Branch_174.htm#A290"))
N181 = insFld(N290,gFld("The Chorus", "Branch_181.htm#A181"))
N190 = insFld(N181,gFld("The Chorus is...", "Branch_181.htm#A190"))
insDoc(N190, gLnk(0, "...the part of the song that keeps coming back", "Branch_181.htm#A182"))
insDoc(N190, gLnk(0, "...the part that usually includes the song title and summarizes the main idea of the lyric", "Branch_181.htm#A183"))
insDoc(N190, gLnk(0, "...also usually the emotional high point—the most intense part of the lyric", "Branch_181.htm#A184"))
insDoc(N181, gLnk(0, "The ability to write a good chorus is one of the most important skills you need as a songwriter", "Branch_181.htm#A185"))
N191 = insFld(N181,gFld("Why?", "Branch_181.htm#A191"))
insDoc(N191, gLnk(0, "Why is it called a chorus? Because the audience is supposed to sing along", "Branch_181.htm#A186"))
insDoc(N191, gLnk(0, "So, that's your goal: to get your audience to sing along with your song's chorus", "Branch_181.htm#A192"))
N187 = insFld(N181,gFld("Creating a Memorable Chorus", "Branch_181.htm#A187"))
insDoc(N187, gLnk(0, "Its structure can fulfill the audience's expectations or it can surprise them", "Branch_181.htm#A188"))
insDoc(N187, gLnk(0, "The chorus is solid and easy to remember", "Branch_181.htm#A193"))
N176 = insFld(N181,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_181.htm#A176"))
N175 = insFld(N176,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_181.htm#A175"))
insDoc(N175, gLnk(0, "Create seven standard types of choruses", "Branch_181.htm#A177"))
insDoc(N175, gLnk(0, "Place your title at key points in the chorus", "Branch_181.htm#A178"))
insDoc(N175, gLnk(0, "Emphasize your title within the chorus", "Branch_181.htm#A179"))
insDoc(N175, gLnk(0, "Overcome writer's block and easily generate many chorus options for any song title", "Branch_181.htm#A180"))
N189 = insFld(N290,gFld("Tools to Emphasize a Title", "Branch_189.htm#A189"))
N194 = insFld(N189,gFld("Step 1: Consider the title line", "Branch_189.htm#A194"))
insDoc(N194, gLnk(0, "Which syllables are naturally stronger than others?", "Branch_189.htm#A195"))
insDoc(N194, gLnk(0, "What natural rhythms does it suggest?", "Branch_189.htm#A196"))
insDoc(N194, gLnk(0, "Are there any melodies that occur to you as you say it?", "Branch_189.htm#A197"))
insDoc(N194, gLnk(0, "You want to set this line musically in a way that is natural and intuitive, easy to remember, where important lyrics are emphasized with support from the harmony and melody", "Branch_189.htm#A198"))
N199 = insFld(N189,gFld("Tools", "Branch_189.htm#A199"))
N200 = insFld(N199,gFld("Long Notes", "Branch_189.htm#A200"))
insDoc(N200, gLnk(0, "Notes that sustain for a long time exaggerate a lyric and tell your audience this is important.", "Branch_189.htm#A203"))
N201 = insFld(N199,gFld("Space", "Branch_189.htm#A201"))
insDoc(N201, gLnk(0, "Absence of other lyrics around the title eliminates distractions from it. During this space, your audience can think about the words they just heard, and this will help them remember your important lyrics.", "Branch_189.htm#A204"))
N202 = insFld(N199,gFld("Downbeat Ending", "Branch_189.htm#A202"))
insDoc(N202, gLnk(0, "The downbeat is the first beat of a measure. Ending the last strong syllable on (or near) the downbeat is a great way to emphasize your title. ", "Branch_189.htm#A205"))
N206 = insFld(N189,gFld("Examples", "Branch_189.htm#A206"))
N207 = insFld(N206,gFld("Long Notes:", "Branch_189.htm#A207"))
insDoc(N207, gLnk(0, "Roxanne - The Police", "Branch_189.htm#A208"))
N209 = insFld(N206,gFld("Space:", "Branch_189.htm#A209"))
insDoc(N209, gLnk(0, "If This Is It - H. Lewis", "Branch_189.htm#A210"))
insDoc(N209, gLnk(0, "Caroline in My Mind - J. Taylor", "Branch_189.htm#A213"))
N211 = insFld(N206,gFld("Downbeat Ending", "Branch_189.htm#A211"))
insDoc(N211, gLnk(0, "Tracks of My Tears - S. Robinson", "Branch_189.htm#A212"))
insDoc(N211, gLnk(0, "Power to the People - J. Lennon", "Branch_189.htm#A214"))
N215 = insFld(N290,gFld("Building the Section", "Branch_215.htm#A215"))
N216 = insFld(N215,gFld("Title Placement", "Branch_215.htm#A216"))
N217 = insFld(N216,gFld("the first line", "Branch_215.htm#A217"))
insDoc(N217, gLnk(0, "Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting", "Branch_215.htm#A221"))
insDoc(N217, gLnk(0, "What's Love Got To Do With It? - T. Turner", "Branch_215.htm#A222"))
N218 = insFld(N216,gFld("the last line", "Branch_215.htm#A218"))
insDoc(N218, gLnk(0, "Time After Time - C. Lauper", "Branch_215.htm#A223"))
insDoc(N218, gLnk(0, "Tracks of My Tears - S. Robinson", "Branch_215.htm#A224"))
insDoc(N216, gLnk(0, "If you place your title (or other important lyrics) at the first or last line of the chorus, your audience will be more likely to remember it", "Branch_215.htm#A219"))
N225 = insFld(N215,gFld("Repetition", "Branch_215.htm#A225"))
N226 = insFld(N225,gFld("Exact Repetition is what the audience expects", "Branch_215.htm#A226"))
insDoc(N226, gLnk(0, "How Sweet It Is - M. Gaye", "Branch_215.htm#A229"))
insDoc(N226, gLnk(0, "Spirits In a Material World - The Police", "Branch_215.htm#A230"))
N227 = insFld(N225,gFld("Varied Repetition is more of a surprise", "Branch_215.htm#A227"))
insDoc(N227, gLnk(0, "Roxanne - The Police", "Branch_215.htm#A231"))
insDoc(N225, gLnk(0, "You can repeat lyrics, chord progressions, and melodic ideas in a variety of ways", "Branch_215.htm#A228"))
N232 = insFld(N290,gFld("Chorus Types", "Branch_232.htm#A232"))
insDoc(N232, gLnk(0, "Choruses based on exact repetition are particularly strong and easy to remember", "Branch_232.htm#A234"))
N238 = insFld(N232,gFld("Title Line", "Branch_232.htm#A238"))
insDoc(N238, gLnk(0, "“T” represents the title", "Branch_232.htm#A233"))
N235 = insFld(N232,gFld("Swing line", "Branch_232.htm#A235"))
insDoc(N235, gLnk(0, "a line that is different than the title", "Branch_232.htm#A236"))
insDoc(N235, gLnk(0, "the dash “ - ” represents the swing line", "Branch_232.htm#A237"))
N239 = insFld(N290,gFld("Seven Basic Chorus Forms", "Branch_239.htm#A239"))
N240 = insFld(N239,gFld("The most common chorus types:", "Branch_239.htm#A240"))
N241 = insFld(N240,gFld("T T", "Branch_239.htm#A241"))
insDoc(N241, gLnk(0, "Ex Girlfriend - No Doubt", "Branch_239.htm#A248"))
insDoc(N241, gLnk(0, "Message in a Bottle - The Police", "Branch_239.htm#A249"))
insDoc(N241, gLnk(0, "How Sweet It Is - M. Gaye", "Branch_239.htm#A250"))
insDoc(N241, gLnk(0, "Better Off Alone - Alice DeeJay", "Branch_239.htm#A251"))
insDoc(N241, gLnk(0, "Rockin' In The Free World - N. Young", "Branch_239.htm#A252"))
N242 = insFld(N240,gFld("T - T -", "Branch_239.htm#A242"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "Genie In a Bottle - C. Aguilera", "Branch_239.htm#A257"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden", "Branch_239.htm#A258"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody - W. Houston", "Branch_239.htm#A259"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "Hello Old Friend - E. Clapton", "Branch_239.htm#A260"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "Victim of Love - Eagles", "Branch_239.htm#A261"))
insDoc(N242, gLnk(0, "Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo - R. Derringer", "Branch_239.htm#A262"))
N243 = insFld(N240,gFld("- T - T", "Branch_239.htm#A243"))
insDoc(N243, gLnk(0, "Material Girl - Madonna", "Branch_239.htm#A263"))
insDoc(N243, gLnk(0, "Best of My Love - Eagles", "Branch_239.htm#A264"))
insDoc(N243, gLnk(0, "Time After Time - C. Lauper", "Branch_239.htm#A265"))
N244 = insFld(N239,gFld("T T T T", "Branch_239.htm#A244"))
insDoc(N244, gLnk(0, "Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac", "Branch_239.htm#A253"))
insDoc(N244, gLnk(0, "Power To The People - J. Lennon", "Branch_239.htm#A254"))
insDoc(N244, gLnk(0, "Born in the USA - B. Springsteen", "Branch_239.htm#A256"))
insDoc(N244, gLnk(0, "Spirits in a Material World - The Police", "Branch_239.htm#A255"))
N245 = insFld(N239,gFld("T - - T", "Branch_239.htm#A245"))
insDoc(N245, gLnk(0, "All I Have To Give - Backstreet Boys", "Branch_239.htm#A266"))
insDoc(N245, gLnk(0, "How Can We Be Lovers - M. Bolton", "Branch_239.htm#A267"))
N246 = insFld(N239,gFld("- - - T", "Branch_239.htm#A246"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "My First Night With You - Mya Mya", "Branch_239.htm#A268"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "I Shall Be Released - B. Dylan", "Branch_239.htm#A269"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys", "Branch_239.htm#A270"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "Angel of Mine - Monica", "Branch_239.htm#A271"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "Candy - Mandy Moore", "Branch_239.htm#A272"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "That's The Way It Is - C. Dion", "Branch_239.htm#A273"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "Separate Lives - P. Collins", "Branch_239.htm#A274"))
insDoc(N246, gLnk(0, "King of Pain - The Police", "Branch_239.htm#A275"))
N247 = insFld(N239,gFld("T - - -", "Branch_239.htm#A247"))
insDoc(N247, gLnk(0, "I Will Remember You - S. McLachlan", "Branch_239.htm#A276"))
insDoc(N247, gLnk(0, "Fire & Rain - J. Taylor", "Branch_239.htm#A277"))
insDoc(N247, gLnk(0, "Show Me The Meaning - Backstreet Boys", "Branch_239.htm#A278"))
insDoc(N247, gLnk(0, "Fortress Around Your Heart - Sting", "Branch_239.htm#A279"))
insDoc(N247, gLnk(0, "Everything She Does Is Magic - The Police", "Branch_239.htm#A280"))
N488 = insFld(N290,gFld("Summary", "Branch_488.htm#A488"))
insDoc(N488, gLnk(0, "This lesson discussed ways to create choruses", "Branch_488.htm#A489"))
insDoc(N488, gLnk(0, "We also discussed ways to place, set, and develop your title effectively", "Branch_488.htm#A490"))
N291 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 2", "Branch_174.htm#A291"))
N292 = insFld(N291,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_292.htm#A292"))
N293 = insFld(N292,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_292.htm#A293"))
insDoc(N293, gLnk(0, "Recognize the two common types of verses", "Branch_292.htm#A294"))
insDoc(N293, gLnk(0, "Recognize the two standard variations on the two common types", "Branch_292.htm#A295"))
insDoc(N293, gLnk(0, "Set lyrics using several different verse types", "Branch_292.htm#A296"))
N403 = insFld(N291,gFld("The Verse", "Branch_403.htm#A403"))
insDoc(N403, gLnk(0, "A verse is a recurring song section", "Branch_403.htm#A404"))
insDoc(N403, gLnk(0, "It is generally the first section of the song that the audience hears", "Branch_403.htm#A405"))
insDoc(N403, gLnk(0, "In each repetition of the verse, the melody stays the same, but the lyrics generally change", "Branch_403.htm#A406"))
N407 = insFld(N403,gFld("Effectively written verses:", "Branch_403.htm#A407"))
insDoc(N407, gLnk(0, "connect to the chorus", "Branch_403.htm#A408"))
insDoc(N407, gLnk(0, "build up intensity into the chorus, which is usually the emotional high point of the song", "Branch_403.htm#A409"))
insDoc(N407, gLnk(0, "contrast strongly with the chorus", "Branch_403.htm#A410"))
N416 = insFld(N291,gFld("The Lyric Story", "Branch_416.htm#A416"))
insDoc(N416, gLnk(0, "The verse is more of a narrative. It tells the story, and the lyrics are different every time it comes back", "Branch_416.htm#A417"))
N421 = insFld(N416,gFld("Tip", "Branch_416.htm#A421"))
insDoc(N421, gLnk(0, "When you discuss a song's story, present it from the singer's point of view. This solves a lot of problems: verb tense, setting, literary point of view, gender, and so on. Think like the singer of the song", "Branch_416.htm#A422"))
N423 = insFld(N416,gFld("Setting your verse's lyrics to short notes is more conversational then holding them over longer notes, and this will help draw your audience into the narrative", "Branch_416.htm#A423"))
insDoc(N423, gLnk(0, "Then, the chorus can be longer notes, when there may be just a phrase or two that you want to emphasize, and let your listener think about", "Branch_416.htm#A424"))
N425 = insFld(N416,gFld("All elements of the song should serve this story", "Branch_416.htm#A425"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "Melody", "Branch_416.htm#A426"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "Harmony", "Branch_416.htm#A427"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "Tempo", "Branch_416.htm#A428"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "Groove", "Branch_416.htm#A429"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "Key", "Branch_416.htm#A430"))
insDoc(N425, gLnk(0, "All musical elements", "Branch_416.htm#A431"))
insDoc(N416, gLnk(0, "One of the first things you should consider, while you are writing your song, is what the story is about, and how it may evolve over three or four verses", "Branch_416.htm#A432"))
N433 = insFld(N291,gFld("Common Verse Types", "Branch_433.htm#A433"))
N434 = insFld(N433,gFld("a b a b", "Branch_433.htm#A434"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "Fire and Rain - J. Taylor", "Branch_433.htm#A441"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "I Shall Be Released - B. Dylan", "Branch_433.htm#A442"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "La Vida Loca - R. Martin", "Branch_433.htm#A443"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "Best of My Love - The Eagles", "Branch_433.htm#A444"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "Private Dancer - T. Turner", "Branch_433.htm#A445"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "She Loves You - The Beatles", "Branch_433.htm#A446"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles", "Branch_433.htm#A447"))
insDoc(N434, gLnk(0, "Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith", "Branch_433.htm#A448"))
N435 = insFld(N433,gFld("a a a a", "Branch_433.htm#A435"))
insDoc(N435, gLnk(0, "Roxanne - The Police", "Branch_433.htm#A449"))
insDoc(N435, gLnk(0, "Feelin' Alright - J. Cocker", "Branch_433.htm#A450"))
insDoc(N435, gLnk(0, "King of Pain - The Police", "Branch_433.htm#A451"))
insDoc(N435, gLnk(0, "I'm A Man", "Branch_433.htm#A452"))
insDoc(N435, gLnk(0, "Hello, Old Friend", "Branch_433.htm#A453"))
N436 = insFld(N291,gFld("Rhyme Variations", "Branch_436.htm#A436"))
insDoc(N436, gLnk(0, "The two common verse types, a b a b and a a a a, set up rhyme patterns that will be clear to your listener, and these structures will support your listeners' natural sense of expectation", "Branch_436.htm#A437"))
insDoc(N436, gLnk(0, "You can also modify these common structures so that the audience is surprised by certain lines", "Branch_436.htm#A438"))
N439 = insFld(N436,gFld("x a x a", "Branch_436.htm#A439"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "The effect is much like a b a b, but a little less predictable", "Branch_436.htm#A440"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "Heartache Tonight - The Eagles", "Branch_436.htm#A454"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police", "Branch_436.htm#A455"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "I'm Your Angel - R. Kelly, C. Dion", "Branch_436.htm#A456"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "Breathe - F. Hill", "Branch_436.htm#A457"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "New Kid In Town - The Eagles", "Branch_436.htm#A458"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf", "Branch_436.htm#A459"))
insDoc(N439, gLnk(0, "Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes", "Branch_436.htm#A460"))
N461 = insFld(N436,gFld("a a b b", "Branch_436.htm#A461"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "A common variation of the a a a a", "Branch_436.htm#A463"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "My Generation - The Who", "Branch_436.htm#A462"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "My Life - The Beatles", "Branch_436.htm#A464"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "Message In A Bottle - The Police", "Branch_436.htm#A465"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "I’m A Man", "Branch_436.htm#A466"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "Candy - M. Moore", "Branch_436.htm#A467"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf", "Branch_436.htm#A468"))
insDoc(N461, gLnk(0, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot - P. Benatar", "Branch_436.htm#A469"))
N470 = insFld(N291,gFld("Contrasting the Verse and Chorus", "Branch_470.htm#A470"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "The verse plays a critical role in setting up the title line", "Branch_470.htm#A471"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "The way the verse accomplishes this is by making the chorus stand out", "Branch_470.htm#A472"))
N473 = insFld(N470,gFld("Construct your verses and choruses to contrast with each other", "Branch_470.htm#A473"))
insDoc(N473, gLnk(0, "Arriving at each new section will feel like something new and special", "Branch_470.htm#A474"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "You know that choruses have repeating lines, and verses do not, so structure is one way that they contrast", "Branch_470.htm#A475"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "You know that choruses often hold lyrics on extended notes, but verses favor shorter, more conversational notes", "Branch_470.htm#A476"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "Developing contrasting sections is one of your most important skills as a songwriter", "Branch_470.htm#A477"))
insDoc(N470, gLnk(0, "The idea is simple: in each section, use different ideas and develop them differently", "Branch_470.htm#A478"))
N479 = insFld(N291,gFld("Summary", "Branch_479.htm#A479"))
insDoc(N479, gLnk(0, "This lesson discussed how to write a verse", "Branch_479.htm#A480"))
insDoc(N479, gLnk(0, "We discussed the purpose and structure of verses", "Branch_479.htm#A481"))
N482 = insFld(N479,gFld("Four common verse types", "Branch_479.htm#A482"))
insDoc(N482, gLnk(0, "a b a b", "Branch_479.htm#A483"))
insDoc(N482, gLnk(0, "a a b b", "Branch_479.htm#A484"))
insDoc(N482, gLnk(0, "x a x a", "Branch_479.htm#A485"))
insDoc(N482, gLnk(0, "a a a a", "Branch_479.htm#A486"))
insDoc(N479, gLnk(0, "We also discussed the relationship between the verse and the chorus", "Branch_479.htm#A487"))
N402 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 3", "Branch_174.htm#A402"))
N411 = insFld(N402,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_411.htm#A411"))
N412 = insFld(N411,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_411.htm#A412"))
insDoc(N412, gLnk(0, "vary the standard chorus types in five different ways", "Branch_411.htm#A413"))
insDoc(N412, gLnk(0, "use a procedure for finding the best chorus structure for your lyrics", "Branch_411.htm#A414"))
insDoc(N412, gLnk(0, "easily generate many ideas for how to structure your chorus—despite writer’s block", "Branch_411.htm#A415"))
N418 = insFld(N402,gFld("Tools for Chorus Variation", "Branch_418.htm#A418"))
N419 = insFld(N418,gFld("Adding an Extra Line", "Branch_418.htm#A419"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "Most standard chorus types are four lines long. Adding a fifth line is one of the easiest and most effective ways to create a surprising chorus. If the added line is the title, it gets extra emphasis", "Branch_418.htm#A504"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "An extra line at the end gives additional emphasis to the title line, making it the last thing that the audience hears", "Branch_418.htm#A420"))
N507 = insFld(N419,gFld("- T - T T", "Branch_418.htm#A507"))
insDoc(N507, gLnk(0, "You Give Love a Bad Name - Bon Jovi", "Branch_418.htm#A505"))
N508 = insFld(N419,gFld("- T - - T", "Branch_418.htm#A508"))
insDoc(N508, gLnk(0, "Sweet Baby James", "Branch_418.htm#A506"))
N509 = insFld(N419,gFld("T - - - T", "Branch_418.htm#A509"))
insDoc(N509, gLnk(0, "Bye Bye Love", "Branch_418.htm#A510"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "Ghost In This House - A. Krauss", "Branch_418.htm#A511"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "One More Time - B. Spears", "Branch_418.htm#A512"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "Breathe - F. Hill", "Branch_418.htm#A513"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "Carolina In My Mind - J. Taylor", "Branch_418.htm#A514"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "If This Is It - H. Lewis", "Branch_418.htm#A515"))
insDoc(N419, gLnk(0, "Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police", "Branch_418.htm#A516"))
N491 = insFld(N418,gFld("Replace a Repeated Title", "Branch_418.htm#A491"))
insDoc(N491, gLnk(0, "Many of the standard chorus types use the tool of repetition to emphasize the title. If you want to create a variation, omit the repetition", "Branch_418.htm#A502"))
N493 = insFld(N491,gFld("T T T -", "Branch_418.htm#A493"))
insDoc(N493, gLnk(0, "There is a twist at the end, which offers an element of surprise", "Branch_418.htm#A492"))
insDoc(N491, gLnk(0, "Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes", "Branch_418.htm#A496"))
insDoc(N491, gLnk(0, "Let it Rain - E. Clapton", "Branch_418.htm#A497"))
insDoc(N491, gLnk(0, "New Kid In Town - The Eagles", "Branch_418.htm#A498"))
insDoc(N491, gLnk(0, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot - P. Benatar", "Branch_418.htm#A499"))
N494 = insFld(N418,gFld("Change the Music", "Branch_418.htm#A494"))
insDoc(N494, gLnk(0, "In some standard chorus structures, when the title is repeated, the melody and harmony are also repeated. To create variation, repeat the title to a different melody or harmony", "Branch_418.htm#A503"))
insDoc(N494, gLnk(0, "Roxanne - The Police", "Branch_418.htm#A500"))
insDoc(N494, gLnk(0, "Heartache Tonight - The Eagles", "Branch_418.htm#A501"))
N517 = insFld(N418,gFld("Subtract a Line", "Branch_418.htm#A517"))
insDoc(N517, gLnk(0, "Since most standard chorus types are four lines long, subtracting a line (creating a three-line chorus) will add a sense of surprise", "Branch_418.htm#A518"))
N519 = insFld(N517,gFld("T T T", "Branch_418.htm#A519"))
insDoc(N519, gLnk(0, "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - The Beatles", "Branch_418.htm#A520"))
insDoc(N517, gLnk(0, "Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple", "Branch_418.htm#A529"))
insDoc(N517, gLnk(0, "Leavin' on a Jet Plane - J. Denver", "Branch_418.htm#A530"))
N521 = insFld(N418,gFld("Combine/stack chorus types", "Branch_418.htm#A521"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "Stack two chorus types together", "Branch_418.htm#A522"))
N523 = insFld(N521,gFld("You can use two of the same types (T - T - + T - T -)", "Branch_418.htm#A523"))
N527 = insFld(N523,gFld("- - - T + - - - T T [also adds a line])", "Branch_418.htm#A527"))
insDoc(N527, gLnk(0, "Time, Love, and Tenderness - M. Bolton", "Branch_418.htm#A528"))
N524 = insFld(N521,gFld("You can use two different chorus types (T - T - + T T T T)", "Branch_418.htm#A524"))
N525 = insFld(N524,gFld("T - T - + - - - T", "Branch_418.htm#A525"))
insDoc(N525, gLnk(0, "Back In The Highlife Again - S. Winwood", "Branch_418.htm#A526"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "The Boy Is Mine - Monica & Brandy", "Branch_418.htm#A531"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "C'est La Vie - B'Witched", "Branch_418.htm#A532"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "Rock & Roll All Night - Kiss", "Branch_418.htm#A533"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith", "Branch_418.htm#A534"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "Reelin' In The Years - Steely Dan", "Branch_418.htm#A535"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys", "Branch_418.htm#A536"))
insDoc(N521, gLnk(0, "Another One Bites The Dust - Queen", "Branch_418.htm#A537"))
N629 = insFld(N402,gFld("Variation Tools", "Branch_629.htm#A629"))
insDoc(N629, gLnk(0, "Seven standard chorus types", "Branch_629.htm#A630"))
insDoc(N629, gLnk(0, "Five variations", "Branch_629.htm#A631"))
N632 = insFld(N402,gFld("Choosing a Chorus Structure", "Branch_632.htm#A632"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "1. Try a standard chorus type", "Branch_632.htm#A633"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "2. Try a variation", "Branch_632.htm#A634"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "3. Try a different standard chorus type", "Branch_632.htm#A635"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "4. Try a variation", "Branch_632.htm#A636"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "5. Try a different standard chorus", "Branch_632.htm#A637"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "6. Try a Variation", "Branch_632.htm#A638"))
insDoc(N632, gLnk(0, "Then, let this sit. Over the next few hours or days, one of these options will stay with me, and that's the one that I'll choose", "Branch_632.htm#A639"))
N640 = insFld(N402,gFld("Summary", "Branch_640.htm#A640"))
insDoc(N640, gLnk(0, "Learned how to recognize and create variations on the standard chorus types, which makes them less predictable", "Branch_640.htm#A641"))
N642 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 4", "Branch_174.htm#A642"))
N643 = insFld(N642,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_643.htm#A643"))
insDoc(N643, gLnk(0, "We will see some ways to vary verse structures (a b a b and a a a a) so that they are not as predictable and include an element of surprise", "Branch_643.htm#A644"))
insDoc(N643, gLnk(0, "We will explore how these verse types can be paired with the chorus types we have studied", "Branch_643.htm#A645"))
N646 = insFld(N643,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_643.htm#A646"))
insDoc(N646, gLnk(0, "recognize some variations of the standard verse types", "Branch_643.htm#A647"))
insDoc(N646, gLnk(0, "create some variations of the standard verse types by changing the lyric and/or music structure", "Branch_643.htm#A648"))
insDoc(N646, gLnk(0, "create effective verse/chorus pairs", "Branch_643.htm#A649"))
insDoc(N642, gLnk(0, "Since verses don’t usually repeat lines, repetition in the rhyme scheme becomes more the focus, rather than exact repetition of the title line", "Branch_651.htm#A651"))
insDoc(N642, gLnk(0, "Since verses are often structurally more complex than choruses, you have more options for changing the internal structure of individual lines", "Branch_652.htm#A652"))
N653 = insFld(N642,gFld("Adding an Extra Line", "Branch_653.htm#A653"))
N654 = insFld(N653,gFld("When you add an extra line to verse, you have several options for how to fit this line into your rhyme scheme", "Branch_653.htm#A654"))
insDoc(N654, gLnk(0, "It might continue the pattern, creating the structure a b a b a", "Branch_653.htm#A655"))
insDoc(N654, gLnk(0, "Your added line might rhyme with the line that precedes it", "Branch_653.htm#A656"))
insDoc(N654, gLnk(0, "Your added line might even be something new that doesn’t rhyme with anything else in the verse, creating the structure a b a b x", "Branch_653.htm#A657"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "I Can't Make You Love Me - B. Raitt", "Branch_653.htm#A658"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "Lay Down Sally - E. Clapton", "Branch_653.htm#A659"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "Killer Queen - Queen", "Branch_653.htm#A660"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "Got To Get You Into My Life - The Beatles", "Branch_653.htm#A661"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "I Love Rock and Roll - J. Jett", "Branch_653.htm#A662"))
insDoc(N653, gLnk(0, "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith", "Branch_653.htm#A663"))
N664 = insFld(N642,gFld("Varying the Rhyme Scheme", "Branch_664.htm#A664"))
insDoc(N664, gLnk(0, "Replace lines with new lyrics that alter the rhyme scheme", "Branch_664.htm#A665"))
insDoc(N664, gLnk(0, "This new twist on the lyrics gives the verse a less predictable feel, as the audience will expect the last line to rhyme with the one that came before it. This variation can be diagrammed as a a x x", "Branch_664.htm#A666"))
insDoc(N664, gLnk(0, "Lido Shuffle - B. Scaggs", "Branch_664.htm#A667"))
insDoc(N664, gLnk(0, "Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers", "Branch_664.htm#A668"))
N669 = insFld(N642,gFld("Changing the Phrase Length", "Branch_669.htm#A669"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "Another way to vary verse structures is by using some of the tools for writing melodies that are discussed in the Melody book, such as sequence and inversion", "Branch_669.htm#A670"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "Changing how an individual line of a verse develops gives a variation of the structure. While this technique is also useful in chorus writing, it is much more common in verses", "Branch_669.htm#A671"))
N672 = insFld(N669,gFld("Each line of the melody is two measures long.", "Branch_669.htm#A672"))
insDoc(N672, gLnk(0, "a a b b 2 2 2 2", "Branch_669.htm#A673"))
N674 = insFld(N672,gFld("To vary the way this develops, you can change the phrase structure of one line", "Branch_669.htm#A674"))
insDoc(N674, gLnk(0, "a a b b a 2 2 1 1 2", "Branch_669.htm#A675"))
insDoc(N674, gLnk(0, "The new shorter phrases in lines 3 and 4 move the music ahead and build intensity. This helps the verse flow naturally into the chorus", "Branch_669.htm#A676"))
N677 = insFld(N669,gFld("Another way to change how the motives develop is by changing the lengths of the phrases. Here's the original structure, in this form:", "Branch_669.htm#A677"))
insDoc(N677, gLnk(0, "a a x x 2 2 2 2", "Branch_669.htm#A678"))
N679 = insFld(N677,gFld("By subtracting every other motive, you arrive at an a a structure. Each phrase is four measures long", "Branch_669.htm#A679"))
insDoc(N679, gLnk(0, "a a  4 4 ", "Branch_669.htm#A680"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "These Dreams - Heart", "Branch_669.htm#A681"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star - The Byrds", "Branch_669.htm#A682"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "Lido Shuffle - B. Scaggs", "Branch_669.htm#A683"))
insDoc(N669, gLnk(0, "Russians - Sting", "Branch_669.htm#A684"))
N650 = insFld(N642,gFld("Tools for Verse Variation", "Branch_650.htm#A650"))
N685 = insFld(N650,gFld("1. Add a line", "Branch_650.htm#A685"))
insDoc(N685, gLnk(0, "When you look back at lesson two you’ll notice that all the standard verse types are four lines long. Adding a fifth line is one of the easiest and most effective ways to create a surprising verse. (Lesson 10)", "Branch_650.htm#A690"))
insDoc(N685, gLnk(0, "a a b b x / “Got To Get You Into My Life” x a x a a / “It’s Only Rock And Roll”", "Branch_650.htm#A691"))
N686 = insFld(N650,gFld("2. Subtract a line", "Branch_650.htm#A686"))
insDoc(N686, gLnk(0, "Remembering that all the standard verse types are four lines long, subtracting a line is another way to create a surprising chorus.", "Branch_650.htm#A692"))
insDoc(N686, gLnk(0, "a a a / “It’s Too Late”", "Branch_650.htm#A693"))
N687 = insFld(N650,gFld("3. Change Regular Phrase Length(s)", "Branch_650.htm#A687"))
insDoc(N687, gLnk(0, "Many of the standard verse types use two measure phrases. If you want to create a variation, changes one or more of the phrase lengths (Lesson 2)", "Branch_650.htm#A694"))
insDoc(N687, gLnk(0, "x a a x b b / “I Can Love You Like That” 1 1 2 1 1 2", "Branch_650.htm#A695"))
insDoc(N687, gLnk(0, "x a x a a 1 1 1 2 2 / “Hello, Goodbye”", "Branch_650.htm#A696"))
N688 = insFld(N650,gFld("4. Change the Rhyme Scheme", "Branch_650.htm#A688"))
insDoc(N688, gLnk(0, "Change the two standard verse types (abab, aabb) by keeping the four line structure but changing the rhyme scheme", "Branch_650.htm#A697"))
insDoc(N688, gLnk(0, "a x x a / “Listen To The Music”", "Branch_650.htm#A698"))
N689 = insFld(N650,gFld("5. Stack Standard Verse Types Together", "Branch_650.htm#A689"))
insDoc(N689, gLnk(0, "Take either one of the standard verse types and stack it with the same type or another type", "Branch_650.htm#A699"))
insDoc(N689, gLnk(0, "a a b b a a b b / “Life In the Fast Lane”", "Branch_650.htm#A700"))
insDoc(N689, gLnk(0, "a a b b c c c c / “Russians”", "Branch_650.htm#A701"))
insDoc(N689, gLnk(0, "a b a b c c /“I Don’t Wanna Cry”", "Branch_650.htm#A702"))
N707 = insFld(N642,gFld("Working Method", "Branch_707.htm#A707"))
N708 = insFld(N707,gFld("Let’s say that my first idea is one of the standard verse types: x a x a.", "Branch_707.htm#A708"))
insDoc(N708, gLnk(0, "x a x a   x  You want a gentleman who wears a tux  a For dining and dancing  x Then you want another one who acts like a clown  a Spends his life keepin' you laughin'  ", "Branch_707.htm#A710"))
N709 = insFld(N707,gFld("Then I think about where I might want to try a different idea. Maybe the third line looks like an opportunity for something different. That line is a little long, and the fourth line doesn’t have much momentum. So, I might try to change the phrase length of the third line, replacing it with two shorter phrases:", "Branch_707.htm#A709"))
insDoc(N709, gLnk(0, "Change the Phrase Length  x  You want a gentleman who wears a tux  a For dining and dancing  b Then you want a clown  b To show around town  a Spends his life keepin' you laughin'  ", "Branch_707.htm#A711"))
N712 = insFld(N707,gFld("Now, it is a less predictable structure, in this form:", "Branch_707.htm#A712"))
insDoc(N712, gLnk(0, "x a b b a  2 2 1 1 2", "Branch_707.htm#A713"))
N714 = insFld(N707,gFld("I might then try to take my original in a different direction. What does it look like if I rhyme the last two lines, to create an a x a a structure?", "Branch_707.htm#A714"))
insDoc(N714, gLnk(0, "a x a a  a  You want a gentleman who wears a tux  x For dining and dancing  a Then you want another who brings you good luck  a Soon you'll want a different one who drives a big truck ", "Branch_707.htm#A715"))
N716 = insFld(N707,gFld("Or what if I change the phrase length, to have two larger phrases in this structure?  aa 44", "Branch_707.htm#A716"))
insDoc(N716, gLnk(0, "a a   a You want a gentleman who wears a tux to take you dining and dancing  a Next day you want another one who acts like a clown to keep you screamin' and laughin' ", "Branch_707.htm#A717"))
N718 = insFld(N707,gFld("The next step is to come up with a chorus that goes with the verse structure you choose. We saw in week 2 that the chorus should contrast with the verse. So, when you prepare to create a chorus for a verse, make a list that describes what the verse is like. Many of these musical elements are discussed in the “Melody” book.  Your list might look like this:", "Branch_707.htm#A718"))
insDoc(N718, gLnk(0, "Song Description  Musical Element   Verse  Note Length shorter  Phrase Length 2 measures  Number of Phrases 4  Length of Progression 2 measures  Rhyme Scheme x a x a  Lyric Content story  Shape (chorus) ascending  Chord Progression Am FMaj7 G6 ", "Branch_707.htm#A719"))
N720 = insFld(N707,gFld("Once you describe your verse, fill in the Chorus column with contrasting values. A new tool to think about here is New Notes.", "Branch_707.htm#A720"))
insDoc(N720, gLnk(0, "Contrasting Sections Worksheet  Musical Element  Verse Chorus  Note Length  shorter longer  Phrase Length 2 measures 4 measures  Number of Phrases 4 3  Length of Progression 2 measures 2 measures  Rhyme Scheme x a x a a a x  Lyric Content story summary  Shape (Chorus) ascending descending  Chord Progression Am FMaj7 G6 Am FMaj7 G6  New Notes (chorus)  E ", "Branch_707.htm#A721"))
insDoc(N707, gLnk(0, "Now, draft a chorus that fits those characteristics you listed in your column. Use these different ideas, and develop them differently. Then create some alternate choruses, changing various aspects of the first one you create.   In this way, you will develop a verse/chorus pair that offers good complements for each other. ", "Branch_707.htm#A722"))
N723 = insFld(N642,gFld("Summary", "Branch_723.htm#A723"))
N724 = insFld(N723,gFld("In this lesson, you learned how to recognize and create variations on the standard verse types by:", "Branch_723.htm#A724"))
insDoc(N724, gLnk(0, "adding lines ", "Branch_723.htm#A725"))
insDoc(N724, gLnk(0, "subtracting lines", "Branch_723.htm#A726"))
insDoc(N724, gLnk(0, "changing regular phrase lengths  ", "Branch_723.htm#A727"))
insDoc(N724, gLnk(0, "changing the rhyme scheme  ", "Branch_723.htm#A728"))
insDoc(N724, gLnk(0, "stacking verse types together ", "Branch_723.htm#A729"))
insDoc(N723, gLnk(0, "You also learned a working method to use when you're generating ideas for your verses.", "Branch_723.htm#A730"))
insDoc(N723, gLnk(0, "In addition, you learned how to create verse-chorus pairs that contrast using different melodic and harmonic tools.", "Branch_723.htm#A731"))
N732 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 5", "Branch_174.htm#A732"))
N733 = insFld(N732,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_733.htm#A733"))
insDoc(N733, gLnk(0, "This week, we will discuss another type of song section: the prechorus, also called the transitional bridge, climb, ramp, and other names", "Branch_733.htm#A738"))
N734 = insFld(N733,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_733.htm#A734"))
insDoc(N734, gLnk(0, "recognize a prechorus ", "Branch_733.htm#A735"))
insDoc(N734, gLnk(0, "use a prechorus in your songs ", "Branch_733.htm#A736"))
insDoc(N734, gLnk(0, "develop intensity towards your chorus by using a prechorus ", "Branch_733.htm#A737"))
N739 = insFld(N732,gFld("Using a Prechorus", "Branch_739.htm#A739"))
N740 = insFld(N739,gFld("A good prechorus fulfills three functions:", "Branch_739.htm#A740"))
insDoc(N740, gLnk(0, "It connects the verse and the chorus smoothly. ", "Branch_739.htm#A741"))
insDoc(N740, gLnk(0, "It builds intensity into the chorus, which is usually the high point of the song.  ", "Branch_739.htm#A742"))
insDoc(N740, gLnk(0, "It contrasts with both the verse and the chorus. ", "Branch_739.htm#A743"))
insDoc(N739, gLnk(0, "The prechorus contrasts with both the verse and the chorus, and it creates momentum towards the chorus. This keeps all the song sections sounding fresh.", "Branch_739.htm#A744"))
insDoc(N739, gLnk(0, "Man in the Mirror - M. Jackson", "Branch_739.htm#A745"))
insDoc(N739, gLnk(0, "If This Is It - H. Lewis", "Branch_739.htm#A746"))
insDoc(N739, gLnk(0, "Heartbreaker - P. Benetar", "Branch_739.htm#A747"))
N748 = insFld(N732,gFld(" Building Energy ", "Branch_748.htm#A748"))
N749 = insFld(N748,gFld("Compared to the verse, a prechorus can use some of the following tools to build more energy:", "Branch_748.htm#A749"))
insDoc(N749, gLnk(0, "shorter phrases ", "Branch_748.htm#A750"))
insDoc(N749, gLnk(0, "shorter notes ", "Branch_748.htm#A751"))
insDoc(N749, gLnk(0, "higher notes ", "Branch_748.htm#A752"))
insDoc(N749, gLnk(0, "an ascending melodic shape ", "Branch_748.htm#A753"))
insDoc(N749, gLnk(0, "an odd number of phrases ", "Branch_748.htm#A754"))
N755 = insFld(N748,gFld("If you have more experience in harmony, you can also use chords to build energy towards a chorus:", "Branch_748.htm#A755"))
insDoc(N755, gLnk(0, "change chords faster ", "Branch_748.htm#A756"))
insDoc(N755, gLnk(0, "begin on a chord other than the I chord ", "Branch_748.htm#A757"))
insDoc(N755, gLnk(0, "end on a chord other than the I chord (particularly the V) ", "Branch_748.htm#A758"))
insDoc(N748, gLnk(0, "The idea is to create more activity or change the balance. The prechorus should leave the listener unsatsified, wanting to hear more. Here is the verse to Let's Go. Consider how you would describe it, musically.", "Branch_748.htm#A759"))
N760 = insFld(N732,gFld("Hit Songs", "Branch_760.htm#A760"))
insDoc(N760, gLnk(0, "Billie Jean - M. Jackson", "Branch_760.htm#A761"))
insDoc(N760, gLnk(0, "How Will I Know - W. Houston", "Branch_760.htm#A762"))
insDoc(N760, gLnk(0, "I Want To Know What Love Is - Foreigner", "Branch_760.htm#A763"))
N764 = insFld(N732,gFld("More Tools for Contrast", "Branch_764.htm#A764"))
insDoc(N764, gLnk(0, "Rhythm: note lengths, phrase lengths, space, and number of phrases", "Branch_764.htm#A765"))
insDoc(N764, gLnk(0, "Pitch: notes, melodic shapes ", "Branch_764.htm#A766"))
insDoc(N764, gLnk(0, "Developmental Structure: rhyme scheme, motivic development ", "Branch_764.htm#A767"))
N772 = insFld(N732,gFld("Working Process", "Branch_772.htm#A772"))
insDoc(N772, gLnk(0, "To write a prechorus, begin by describing the verse.", "Branch_772.htm#A773"))
insDoc(N772, gLnk(0, "Then, in the prechorus column, write some contrasting values. Use some of the tools we looked at to create more energy.", "Branch_772.htm#A774"))
insDoc(N772, gLnk(0, "Using the values in your prechorus column as a starting point, you might come up with a prechorus such as this to go with your verse.", "Branch_772.htm#A775"))
N776 = insFld(foldersTree,gFld("Lesson 6", "Branch_174.htm#A776"))
N777 = insFld(N776,gFld("Introduction", "Branch_777.htm#A777"))
N778 = insFld(N777,gFld("Objectives", "Branch_777.htm#A778"))
insDoc(N778, gLnk(0, "recognize a verse/prechorus/chorus song structure ", "Branch_777.htm#A779"))
insDoc(N778, gLnk(0, "create a chorus that contrasts with both the preceding verse and prechorus ", "Branch_777.htm#A780"))
insDoc(N778, gLnk(0, "develop a chorus to be the emotional high point of the song ", "Branch_777.htm#A781"))
N782 = insFld(N776,gFld("Choruses That Contrast", "Branch_782.htm#A782"))
N783 = insFld(N782,gFld("To review, here are some tools for emphasizing the title:", "Branch_782.htm#A783"))
insDoc(N783, gLnk(0, "Long notes ", "Branch_782.htm#A784"))
insDoc(N783, gLnk(0, "Space around the title ", "Branch_782.htm#A785"))
insDoc(N783, gLnk(0, "Downbeat endings for strong lyrics ", "Branch_782.htm#A786"))
insDoc(N783, gLnk(0, "Title placement (especially on the first and last line) ", "Branch_782.htm#A787"))
insDoc(N783, gLnk(0, "Repetition", "Branch_782.htm#A788"))
N789 = insFld(N782,gFld("Here are some tools for creating contrast between song sections:", "Branch_782.htm#A789"))
insDoc(N789, gLnk(0, "Rhythm: note lengths, phrase lengths, space and number of phrases ", "Branch_782.htm#A790"))
insDoc(N789, gLnk(0, "Pitch: notes, melodic shapes ", "Branch_782.htm#A791"))
insDoc(N789, gLnk(0, "Developmental structure: rhyme scheme, motivic development ", "Branch_782.htm#A792"))
N793 = insFld(N782,gFld("Hit Songs", "Branch_782.htm#A793"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "Man in the Mirror - M. Jackson", "Branch_782.htm#A794"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "Still The One - Shania Twain", "Branch_782.htm#A795"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi", "Branch_782.htm#A796"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "Jump (For My Love) - Pointer Sisters", "Branch_782.htm#A797"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "If This Is It - H. Lewis", "Branch_782.htm#A798"))
insDoc(N793, gLnk(0, "Livin' La Vida Loca - R. Martin", "Branch_782.htm#A799"))
N800 = insFld(N776,gFld(" Verse/Chorus Pairs with the Same Harmony ", "Branch_800.htm#A800"))
N801 = insFld(N800,gFld("Hit songs with same chord progression in the verse and chorus", "Branch_800.htm#A801"))
insDoc(N801, gLnk(0, "Billie Jean - M. Jackson", "Branch_800.htm#A803"))
insDoc(N801, gLnk(0, "How Will I Know - W. Houston", "Branch_800.htm#A804"))
N802 = insFld(N800,gFld("Hit songs with same chord progression for all three sections", "Branch_800.htm#A802"))
insDoc(N802, gLnk(0, "Shakin' the Tree - P. Gabriel", "Branch_800.htm#A808"))
insDoc(N802, gLnk(0, "Genie in a Bottle - C. Aguillera", "Branch_800.htm#A809"))
insDoc(N800, gLnk(0, "Using the same progression in the verse and chorus can be very effective, but you need to find other ways to make the chorus stand out. The chorus still needs to perform the function of being the song's climax", "Branch_800.htm#A805"))
N806 = insFld(N800,gFld("One way to draw attention to such a chorus is by including a prechorus", "Branch_800.htm#A806"))
insDoc(N806, gLnk(0, "when the verse and chorus share the same chord progression, the prechorus should usually first break down the energy of the verse, and then build it up again to lead into the chorus", "Branch_800.htm#A807"))
N810 = insFld(N800,gFld("To build intensity immediately in the prechorus, use these tools", "Branch_800.htm#A810"))
insDoc(N810, gLnk(0, "shorter phrases ", "Branch_800.htm#A811"))
insDoc(N810, gLnk(0, "shorter notes ", "Branch_800.htm#A812"))
insDoc(N810, gLnk(0, "higher notes ", "Branch_800.htm#A813"))
insDoc(N810, gLnk(0, "an ascending melodic shape ", "Branch_800.htm#A814"))
insDoc(N810, gLnk(0, "an odd number of phrases ", "Branch_800.htm#A815"))
N816 = insFld(N810,gFld("harmony tools:", "Branch_800.htm#A816"))
insDoc(N816, gLnk(0, "change the chords faster ", "Branch_800.htm#A817"))
insDoc(N816, gLnk(0, "begin on a chord other than the I chord ", "Branch_800.htm#A818"))
insDoc(N816, gLnk(0, "end on a chord other than the I chord (particularly V) ", "Branch_800.htm#A819"))
N820 = insFld(N800,gFld("To decrease the energy before you build it, use these tools first", "Branch_800.htm#A820"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "longer phrases ", "Branch_800.htm#A821"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "longer notes ", "Branch_800.htm#A822"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "lower notes ", "Branch_800.htm#A823"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "a descending melodic shape ", "Branch_800.htm#A824"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "more space ", "Branch_800.htm#A825"))
insDoc(N820, gLnk(0, "harmony tools: change the chords slower ", "Branch_800.htm#A826"))
