A song is a musical composition with vocals, usually in distinct and fixed pitches. It is a form of art and can be composed for many different purposes, including for entertainment, religious, or ceremonial occasions. Generally, it is composed for solo singers or for a group of vocalists in harmonies.
Various categories of songs exist, ranging from traditional Irish folk music to modern pop and rock music, and from Christian hymns to heavy metal. Some of these categories may overlap with one another, but each category usually has a distinguishing feature that sets it apart from others.
In order to write a song, a musician must have inspiration. This could come from personal experience, a fictional character or story, a place, a person, an object, a memory, or anything else that can inspire and move the artist to create. The best place to find this is in nature, but it can happen anywhere. A great place to begin is by putting yourself in the right mental space, so that when inspiration strikes, it can be easily remembered and recorded.
The next step is to start composing the lyrics of the song. This can be done before or after the music is written, but either way the end result must be something that will express the song’s theme, convey the mood, and compel and inspire the listener. A common element of a good song is the use of catchy phrases and words, which makes it easier for people to remember the song.