How do songwriters ensure that their song gets stuck in your head?

In this lesson, we will understand how certain features of music can become an 'ear-worm' - so memorable you can't get them out of your head.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What does syllabic mean?

A single syllable sung over multiple notes.When you repeat the same syllable over and over.One note per syllable.Others

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Q2.What does melismatic mean?

When you repeat the same syllable over and over.A single syllable sung over multiple notes.One note per syllable.

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Q3.Is "Imagine" mostly syllabic or melismatic?

None of the aboveMelismaticSyllabic

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Q4.What is the correct order when using the lyrics circle method?

Rhyming words, topic, connected words.Topic, connected word, rhyming words.Rhyming words, connected words, topic.

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Q5.Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

Fable, table.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.Hesitation, King Cross Station.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does syllabic mean?

A single syllable sung over multiple notes.When you repeat the same syllable over and over.One note per syllable.Others

1/5

Q2.What does melismatic mean?

When you repeat the same syllable over and over.A single syllable sung over multiple notes.One note per syllable.

2/5

Q3.Is "Imagine" mostly syllabic or melismatic?

None of the aboveMelismaticSyllabic

3/5

Q4.What is the correct order when using the lyrics circle method?

Rhyming words, topic, connected words.Topic, connected word, rhyming words.Rhyming words, connected words, topic.

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

Fable, table.Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.Hesitation, King Cross Station.

5/5

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Understanding the purpose of a hook in pop music

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Q1.What is a hook in music?

A ‘hook’ in music is the ‘catchy’ part of the song.A hook is the very first thing we hear in a song that gets our attention.A hook is the catchy loop in the background of the song.

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Q2.Can a hook be a chorus?

Yes - The hook is often the whole chorus.No - Although a chorus may contain a hook.Yes - The hook is always the chorus.

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Q3.Can you have an instrumental hook?

No - A hook must always be sung.Yes - Particularly in dance music, the hook is often instrumental.Yes - A hook must always be instrumental.

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Q4.Can you have more than one hook in the same song?

Yes - but it has to be the same hook.Yes - you can have multiple hooks in the same song.No - there can only be one hook.

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Q5.What is one way to make the hook more effective?

Reduce the texture so it is more easily heard.Play the hook backwards so it is more distinctive.Start with the hook as the intro.

5/5

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Understanding the purpose of a hook in pop music

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is a hook in music?

A ‘hook’ in music is the ‘catchy’ part of the song.A hook is the very first thing we hear in a song that gets our attention.A hook is the catchy loop in the background of the song.

1/5

Q2.Can a hook be a chorus?

Yes - The hook is often the whole chorus.No - Although a chorus may contain a hook.Yes - The hook is always the chorus.

2/5

Q3.Can you have an instrumental hook?

No - A hook must always be sung.Yes - Particularly in dance music, the hook is often instrumental.Yes - A hook must always be instrumental.

3/5

Q4.Can you have more than one hook in the same song?

Yes - but it has to be the same hook.Yes - you can have multiple hooks in the same song.No - there can only be one hook.

4/5

Q5.What is one way to make the hook more effective?

Reduce the texture so it is more easily heard.Play the hook backwards so it is more distinctive.Start with the hook as the intro.

5/5

Lesson summary: How do songwriters ensure that their song gets stuck in your head?

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How do songwriters ensure that their song gets stuck in your head?

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Understanding the purpose of a hook in pop music

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