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(@pearlthekat)
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how do you turn a riff into a motif for a song? i've recorded some little riffs that i like and don't know what to do with them. here's one played several times.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=701299

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 6:35 pm
(@ignar-hillstrom)
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Easiest way: figure out which chords go with this and use that as a verse. Then you only need to come up with a chorus and you can cut&paste them. Give me some minutes and I'll give an example.

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 7:21 pm
(@ignar-hillstrom)
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http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=361288&songID=5738687

Okay, yes, I might have enjoyed some alchoholic beverages but I hope my point is clear. ;)

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 8:13 pm
(@pearlthekat)
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!!!

I'm not sure what to say!!!!

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 8:37 pm
(@ignar-hillstrom)
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No idea, if it's that bad I can try again tomorrow. Kinda poor in judging things at the moment, sorry. :oops:

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 9:21 pm
(@pearlthekat)
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actualy, it was. i don't know what i was thinking.
i must have been on drugs!

 
Posted : 03/09/2007 10:25 pm
(@smokindog)
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Thats a nice tune!! Thanks for the lesson 8)

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Posted : 06/09/2007 4:41 am
(@barnabus-rox)
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Nice playing Pearl

Nice tip as well Ignar

Can I just say mmm drugs LMAO

Here is to you as good as you are
And here is to me as bad as I am
As good as you are and as bad as I am
I'm as good as you are as bad as I am

 
Posted : 06/09/2007 8:38 am
(@gerry)
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Strange how we all work differently I always play chords first and then riff into them afterwards. Not sure if riff is the right word but I know what I mean LOL

Gerry

Those who can't dance always blame the band.

http://www.gerrycooper.com/

 
Posted : 10/09/2007 8:03 pm