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Simple Song Structure Planner

Song Structure Planner

Plan your song arrangement using common structures in Black music

Common Song Structures in Black Music

R&B Structure

• Intro (4-8 bars)

• Verse 1 (16 bars)

• Chorus (8-16 bars)

• Verse 2 (16 bars)

• Chorus (8-16 bars)

• Bridge (8 bars)

• Final Chorus with Ad-libs (16+ bars)

• Outro (4-8 bars)

Gospel Structure

• Introduction/Praise Break (8-16 bars)

• Verse (16 bars)

• Chorus/Refrain (8-16 bars)

• Verse (16 bars)

• Vamp/Extended Praise (Variable length)

• Closing/Resolution (4-8 bars)

Hip-Hop Structure

• Intro/Build-up (4-8 bars)

• Hook/Chorus (8-16 bars)

• Verse 1 (16 bars)

• Hook/Chorus (8-16 bars)

• Verse 2 (16 bars)

• Bridge or Breakdown (8 bars)

• Final Hook with Variations (16+ bars)

• Outro (4-8 bars)

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