Crossing That Bridge When You Come to It - So You Can Add It to Your Song

 

Did you know songs have bridges, too? Not the kind you walk or drive on, but they do function as bridges that take you from one place to another.

Bridges in songs function as transitions, allowing you to add a new direction to the song you’re writing. I didn’t use to know this, but when I discovered bridges in a musical theater group class, I became obsessed with them. I started listening for bridges in every song I heard.

Why are bridges put into songs, anyway? I can only answer that with a question. Do you want to hear the same verses and chorus over and over again, or do you want to take a break and listen to something new? Bridges give us a way to enjoy a new melody, instrument, mood and more. And — before I forget — the bridge is the only part of the song you hear once — as you really don’t need to repeat it.

What kinds of songs use bridges? 

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