What Does Writing Music A Cappella Mean?

Question by Holly:

Answer:

Hello Holly,

Sometimes songwriters start songs with a title or lyrics. Other times they write music first.

You can write music one of two main ways:

1. By using some kind of instrument and come up with some chords or melody by playing it.

2. By writing music a cappella.

Writing music a cappella means that you compose melodies in your head or by singing some melodies without the help of a musical instrument. There are a lot of songwriters who think this is absolutely the best way to write music. If you don't rely on an instrument, you might be more creative, free and flexible.

Great songwriters write in several ways and writing music a cappella is one of them. It's definitely worth trying!