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Melodic contour map

Songwriting prompts for aligning lyric energy with melodic contour.

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Replace highlighted brackets, then copy.

Sketch a melody contour (up, down, stay). Then write a lyric that follows [contour] and ends on [target word].
How to use
  • contour - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • target word - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Contour pattern
  • Target word
  • Mood
Expected output (Outputs)
  • Lyric lines
  • Contour notes
Tips
  • Use rising words for rising notes.
  • End on a singable vowel.
  • Avoid tongue twisters.
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