Similar to my lyrics thread, but for riffs and progressions etc:
What are your favorite exercises for brainstorming/freewriting etc. to get ideas flowing or to start a collection of snippets etc.?
Anything you find particularly fruitful?
Anything you do regularly?
Do you ever write at another instrument? Guitar/piano/just from your voice? What helps you form a tune?
Any exercises specific to coming up with chord progressions?
Do you use a recorder while you play - or do you experiment first then tape a couple snippets? Record everything - record nothing - iron it out on paper - in your head...
Whatever tips you want to share regarding melody/harmony etc.
What are your favorite exercises for brainstorming/freewriting etc. to get ideas flowing or to start a collection of snippets etc.?
Anything you find particularly fruitful?
Anything you do regularly?
Do you ever write at another instrument? Guitar/piano/just from your voice? What helps you form a tune?
Any exercises specific to coming up with chord progressions?
Do you use a recorder while you play - or do you experiment first then tape a couple snippets? Record everything - record nothing - iron it out on paper - in your head...
Whatever tips you want to share regarding melody/harmony etc.
