[00:01] arrangement of song sections. And when we're thinking about song sections, we're really considering what each section's function is, or what role it has to play in the form. So, it's generally accepted that the chorus is
[00:15] there to deliver the central message of the song. The verses are there to give us some context or backstory, perhaps develop some of the characters. sit between the verse and the chorus to
[00:27] create tension that can then be resolved by the chorus. Solos are a chance to create contrast featuring instrumental improvisation. Post-choruses extend and sometimes introducing additional hook material. Bridges are versatile and
[00:41] really offer us a chance to create musical contrast, provide different lyrical perspectives, or an opportunity to pivot the narrative. Interludes can create buffers between sections, intros set the mood and create
[00:54] first impressions, and outros leave the listeners with a final thought or a And these are the general terms that we use when talking about song sections. And every genre or style of music has their own approach to arranging these
[01:06] song sections. But what I encourage you to do as a songwriter is to think about these sections as colored blocks that can be moved around and arranged in different orders. And we can really use this system to map out any song that
[01:18] this system to map out any song that we're listening to.