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I Miss You 182 - 7 Songwriting Tips To Own The Charts Like Blink 182

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I Miss You 182 - Beat The Song Charts

"I Miss You" by Blink 182 is the band's most famous song yet. And because of Blink 182's special ability to create songs that can not miss, you may think they're unstoppable.

Lucky for you, creating a song like "I Miss You" that can hit the charts, is not only for Blink 182. Here are 7 songwriting tips that might put your song at the top of the charts.

1. Get the listeners' attention in the introduction.

The introduction of your song is where you can not possibly miss a beat. Blink 182 creates memorable song introduction as a high priority. Pump up your introductions with powerful lead riffs, singing melodies, and anything else that will raise eyebrows.

2. Have the chorus appear at least 3 times in the song.

If the chorus to your song is something the listener may be missing later, do not deny them. Feed them your juicy chorus at least three times and they will still ask for more.

3. Build up your verses as much as the choruses.

Too many composers neglect their verses because they're focused on the meat of their song, the choruses.

Blink 182 puts consistent effort throughout their tunes and they receive praise over and over again like in I Miss You 182.

Do not miss out on another hook for your song by partitioning your musical efforts unevenly.

4. Think outside your comfort zone.

If you notice that your songs are missing their spark, maybe you need to try something different. Compose in a different genre. Try new instruments. Whatever it is, go outside your comfort zone.

5. Make your bridge similar, but different.

The bridge should be the farthest away you get from your other song sections. Blink 182 makes their bridges simple and short as a bit of fresh air between choruses. Use similar techniques and don't miss out on a smooth bridge.

6. When composing an intelligent song, make every section unique.

This type of composition differentiates from Blink 182 actually. If you think of metal or hardcore tunes, the song sections hardly ever repeat. You may have listeners missing each part as they come, but you'll compose a really hot song.

7. Turn your song into a climax.

You may have noticed, but most songs are like a story, by how they create a steady progression. First you add one instrument, then a singing melody, then another instrument, and so on. Try to have your songs build up into a climax of excitement for your listeners.

There's no way of telling who's going to be the next musical artist to own the charts. Blink 182 definitely made their mark with songs like "All the Small Things" and "I Miss You." However, if you follow these 7 tips and keep your mind focused, you might own the song charts yourself one day.

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