TITLES and song concepts are integrated together into the appropriate
song form. Crafting titles that have memorability, phrasing, catchy hook and
correct placement in chorus and verses with proper repetition are a very important element in all good songs. Most popular songs have a title that is in the hook of the song and is easily remembered. Many seasoned songwriters start a song after a title is created.
Some principals of effective song titles include the following.
Concept: look for ways
to create a short title phrase that embodies a concept; some titles stick in the minds of listeners because of unusual word
combinations
Uniqueness: look for ways
to deliver the message or story hook in a unique of fresh way
Memorability: in order
for a song title to be remembered, it has to have a catchy sound with a combination of pleasing meter and some poetic device
such as alliteration or assonance
Common Phrases: everyday language often has a poetic meter that can
become more memorable in the song hook in the way it is delivered in a chorus hook
Lyrical Support: besides
having a catchy title that is clever and conceptually pleasing, the reaql magic of the title comes from the way it is supported
by the rest of the lyrics that builds, creates tension and release in the hook title.
Title Emotion: Does the
music of the title hook align with the intended emotion; does a specific chord, melody or riff make the listener feel the
way you intended
Title Placement: Placing
a title in the strategic first or last line of the chorus or verse depending on the song form, will ensure the hook theme
to be remembered and enable the resolve that the audience is waiting for in the song hook
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