The Beatles knew their way around a song. Water is wet, after all. Paul McCartney and John Lennon penned most of the Fab Four’s music, and their compositions rarely missed the mark. And while their ...

A Taylor Swift song is nothing without its bridge. The star's strongest skills as a storyteller and lyricist are on full display in that critical moment, which marks a noticeable shift in the song, ...

Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter, just starting out, or an old pro, it’s helpful to look at the parts of a song and how best to arrange them. Playing with structure requires both sides of the ...