How do you get a hit song?
In my experience, here is what makes a song a hit:
- The songwriter writes a song that is catchy, compelling and commercial.
- The song gets into the right hands.
- The right artist is matched with the song.
- A great recording is made of the song.
- The record label promotion team gets behind the song.
How can I record a song at home without a studio?
Here are some simple ways in which you can record clearer, more professional sounding covers at home, without spending too much money.
- Smartphones – perfect to record good cover song at home.
- Earphones/Headphones with Mic.
- Karaoke App.
- Location – Set up for good audio recording.
- Location – Set up for good video shoot.
What is the best app to make a song?
So here are five underestimated and fun apps for making music and recording your song ideas in the moment.
- Hip-Hop Drum Pads 24. Hip-Hop Drum Pads 24 is one of my favorite music-making apps.
- BandLab. BandLab is available for both iOS and Android (unlike GarageBand below).
- Soundtrap.
- Roland Zenbeats.
- GarageBand.
How do you know if you have a good melody?
5 Ways You Know a Melody is Working Well
- You notice a definite contour.
- You see that repetition of short melodic ideas plays a vital role in putting an entire melody together.
- You can often point to a climactic moment in a good melody.
- You notice a strong relationship between chords, melody and lyrics.
- You notice a mainly stepwise construction.
How can I make a song at home?
To start producing your own music at home, follow these steps:
- Learn how to write melodies.
- Learn how to write lyrics.
- Download and learn how to use a DAW.
- Record your song using the DAW or write the music within the DAW.
- To do this, set your tempo and key.
- Create a drum beat.
- Add the bassline.