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How do you write music for a musical?

When writing a musical, you must figure out your premise, what your show is really about at its core. Once you define your premise, make sure that everything serves that premise – every character, every scene, every line, every song. Anything that does not serve the premise is extraneous and must be cut.

What makes a good musical song?

Not only does a good song need to have great chords, melodies, and lyrics, but also should create some sort of reaction, or evoke a specific emotion. A lot of songwriters craft their music from specific events or experiences that they have had, making it very relatable to others.

How many songs should be in a musical?

A book musical is usually built around four to six main theme tunes that are reprised later in the show, although it sometimes consists of a series of songs not directly musically related.

What is the main song of a musical called?

The verse sets up the premise of a song and can be of most any length, while the chorus states the main point of the lyric.

Is 20 songs too many for an album?

Well, the minimum would be one. It’s not really about how many songs, but about how much time those songs take to listen to. Music albums on LP were limited to 26 minutes per side, or 52 minutes total, but most come in at about 20-22.5 minutes per side, or 40-45 minutes total.