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Song Prompt #10 – Divine Mercy Sunday
The song form chosen for this song is an AABA form in a country or bluegrass rhythm style similar to that of Chet Atkins.
Song Prompt #9 – Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! Try writing a song about Easter with Gershwin’s rhythm changes set to a bossa nova rhythm.
Song Prompt #8 – Palm Sunday
Today’s song form is a slow rock chord progression in the key of C. Write a song based on the imagery of Palm Sunday.
Song Prompt #7 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fifth Sunday of Lent – Use a Cuban Bolero rhythm that changes from a minor key to a major key to write a song about mercy and forgiveness.
The Catholic Song Podcast
The Catholic Song Podcast is a podcast for Catholic musicians to help them hone their songwriting craft and to provide prompts of new song ideas.
Song Prompt #6 – The Annunciation
Solemnity of the Annunciation – The musical idea chosen for this song prompt is a gospel-style, hand clapping song with an ABAC song form.
Song Prompt #5
It is the Third Sunday of Lent. Today’s song prompt is a minor blues combined with the Mass readings about the burning bush and cutting down trees that do not bear fruit.
Song Prompt #4
Second Sunday in Lent – Today we give you an Irish folk melody and some ideas to write a song about finding God’s light in the shadows and darkness.
Song Prompt #3
Because it is the First Sunday in Lent, the song form chosen for this song is a slow ballad in a minor key. Give it a listen and see what sort of melody and lyrics you can come up with.
Song Prompt #2
Looking for an idea to write a song? Here’s our second song prompt for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Hopefully this will help you.
Song Prompt #1
Looking for an idea to write a song? Why not use this day’s Mass readings and liturgical calendar celebration or Saint of the day to inspire you? We give you lyrical ideas and musical ideas to get started.
