How Taylor Swift Writes Melodies | The Artists Series S1E1 – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=damt9eQ_2Js

Summary

### Summary
Hit songs can be analyzed and understood, and an algorithm predicts whether a song will be a hit with 60% accuracy. Taylor Swift’s writing style is a great one to study for beginners because of her simplicity in melodies. In her album „1989,“ Swift uses over 230 one-note melodies, where the only distinguishing factor between different ones is rhythm. Every song on the album uses at least one of these one-note Melodies, making it a significant part of her writing style.

Highlights

• Hit songs can be analyzed and understood with an algorithm predicting 60% accuracy.
• Taylor Swift’s simplicity in melodies is a great writing style to study for beginners.
• In „1989,“ over 230 one-note melodies are used, with the only distinguishing factor being rhythm.

Key Takeaways

• Counterintuitive melodies and use of root notes have become popular in modern music.
• Artists like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry often use these techniques to create a sense of understatement and ambiguity reflecting our Zeitgeist.