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What is the first part of a song called?

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Tanisha Hall is a Vocal Coach and the Founder and Executive Director of White Hall Arts Academy, Inc. an organization based in Los Angeles, California that offers a multi-level curriculum focused on fundamental skills, technique, composition, theory, artistry, and performance at a conservatory level. Ms. Hall's current and previous students include Galimatias, Sanai Victoria, Ant Clemons, and Paloma Ford. She earned a BA in Music from the Berklee College of Music in 1998 and was a recipient of the Music Business Management Achievement Award.

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Well you could have the introduction, which leads into the first verse. Some songs put a chorus at the beginning before the first verse. Then, before you finish the first chorus, you can include a bridge, which is a kind of creative transition where the tone or beat may change before the hook. Honestly, there are so many ways to go when it comes to structuring a song, so don't focus too much on the structure if you're writing music. Instead, focus on the lyrics, notes, and melody and then put it all together in a way that makes sense.

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Is there any medical way to expand my vocal chords?

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Do you mean expand your range of the notes you can sing? If that's what you mean, you can work on vocal technique that will definitely expand your range and improve your voice immensely without medical help (which I don't even think is available for that). I suggest getting vocal lessons with a good teacher who knows what they're doing.

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How do you come up with a beginning verse for a harmony song?

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Use whatever flows with the music that makes you feel something.

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Why should the verse rhyme?

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It doesn't need to, it is just advisable. Rhyming verses are "catchier" and help people to remember your song and sing along. But others might find rhymes corny or cliched. It's really up to you what you want to do.

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What is the difference between verse and chorus in music?

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A verse is a few stanzas of lyrics combined into a small paragraph, usually only said once in the entire song. The Chorus is usually a few stanzas of lyrics combined into a small paragraph that is repeated many times throughout the song.

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If I am just learning to play a keyboard, how do I play the song? Do I need notes like A, C, and G?

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Most songs are built on chords, which can be of your choice completely. There are no certain notes needed.

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How do I get a good singing voice? What should I eat if I want to improve my voice?

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Practice voice exercises daily. Juicy foods are really good. Other good foods include applesauce, cucumbers, green peppers, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelon. Bad foods are chocolate, greasy food, alcohol, dairy, soda, etc. Make sure you drink a lot of water and don't force your voice.

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