4.3 I would like to sing a song!

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You are almost ready. You know how to express preferences.
Are you ready to write the lyrics of your song?
Let me show you.
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You are almost ready.

Tú estás casi preparado.

You can express your preferences.

Tú expresas lo que te gusta.

Are you ready to write the lyrics of your song?

¿Escribimos la letra de tu canción?.

I can show you.

- Yo te enseño.

1. How to create the lyrics of your song

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Se muestra una infografía con la explicación de los seis pasos a seguir para crear las letras de una canción

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How to create the lyrics of your song in 6 steps

1. Create a good title.

First, create a good title for your song using one to six words.

2. Develop the story of the song from the title.

Write down the story that your title suggests.

3. Find the melody for your song.

Try to feel the natural rhythm of its words and turn them into a melody.

4. Complete the structure of your song.

The standard structure of a song goes as follows:

Intro
Verse
Chorus
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Outro.

The intro and outro are only music, the verses, chorus and bridge are music and lyrics.

5. Rehearse the lyrics with the melody.

It is important to record a rough draft and rehearse the lyrics with the melody.

6. Record your song.

The last and the most exciting part –record your song.
You can use music free software and practice before recording.

2. Create the lyrics of a song

How to write the lyrics of a song

With the members of your band follow the steps included in the former infographics.
Don't forget to include two verses and a catchy chorus plus the bridge if necessary.
Your song should be about a desire, wish or something you like doing in your free time.
Include some expressions which refer to desires, wishes or likes.

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INTRO
This part is a musical introduction to the song.

VERSE 1

CHORUS 1

VERSE 2

CHORUS 2

BRIDGE

CHORUS 3

OUTRO
This is the musical end of the song.

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In this document you can write the lyrics of your song.

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You write the lyrics of the song.

Vosotros creáis la letra de la canción.

All the members of the band follow the instructions.

Toda la banda sigue los pasos aprendidos.

The lyrics of the song contain verses, chorus and bridge.

La letra de la canción tiene estrofas, estribillo y puente.

The lyrics expresse your likes and desires in your free time.

- La letra expresa deseos, gustos y preferencias en tu tiempo libre.

You can remember the previous activities.

- Vosotros recordáis las actividades anteriores.

You are going to be a great music composer!

You and your classmates can listen to some of your favourite songs and discover the parts of a song.

Don’t forget any part.

It is easy and quick.

Music maestro, please!

Sing along with us!

In order to create the lyrics of your band song, you must get familiar with the main characteristics of the parts of a song. Are you ready to practice?

Option A: Build up your song!

Option B: Music is the language of our soul

Listen to the song. Match the parts of the song with the lyrics.

Be the one when no one wants to care when you run from me I will be behind you and with you and everywhere…	Cloze (1):
I will always be here for you Standing fast I will be your guide In the pouring rain Comfort you in times of pain. I will always be here for you Standing fast To help you through I will be your guide in the pouring rain Comfort you in times of pain And through it all if you ever fall And you need someone to catch you I will, I will, I will	Cloze (2):
I’ll be your voice when you cannot speak I’ll be your strength when you are weak take my hand and follow me there is nothing we can’t do ‘cause we are family.	Cloze (3):
Backup Singer: And through it all if you fall Main Singer: Through it all Backup Singer: I will be the one to catch you Main Singer: I’ll always be there Backup Singer: Everywhere, I don’t care, you know that I’ll always be there Backup Singer: Through it all I’ll always be there Backup Singer You know that I’ll always be there Backup Singer Through it all if you fall, I will be the one to catch you Main Singer: The one to catch you Backup Singer: Everywhere, I don’t care, you know that I’ll always be there	Cloze (4):
I will always be here for you standing fast to help you through I will be your guide in the pouring rain, comfort you in times of pain and through it all, if you ever fall and you need someone to catch you I will, I will	Cloze (5):
You have always lived inside my heart when you came into the world, knew you’d be a part of me this bond we share so strong and true, I hope that you know how much I love you	Cloze (6):
I will always be here for you standing fast to help you through I will be your guide in the pouring rain, comfort you in times of pain and through it all, if you ever fall and you need someone to catch you I will, I will	Cloze (7):