In this video, Peggy guides viewers through writing a song in five steps using Ableton. She covers song elements like melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure, and demonstrates creating a song structure, developing harmony with chord progressions, and crafting a melody and rhythm using loops. The video also includes tips on writing lyrics and finalizing the song, encouraging creativity and experimentation throughout the process.

What are the common elements that make up a song?

• Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Lyrics

• Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Structure

• Melody, Rhythm, Lyrics, Instruments

• Melody, Harmony, Lyrics, Instruments

Which software does Peggy use to write the song in the video?

• Logic Pro

• Ableton

• GarageBand

• FL Studio

What is a common song structure used in popular music?

• Intro, Verse, Chorus, Outro

• Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Verse 2, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Bridge, Chorus, Outro

• Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro

• Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Bridge, Outro

What does Peggy use to start building harmony in her song?

• Lyrics

• A rhythm

• A melody

• A few chords

What does Peggy use to help her come up with a melody?

• A notepad and pen

• A stock drum loop

• A guitar

• A piano

What tool does Peggy use in Ableton to create her own drum sounds?

• Synthesizer

• Drum Rack

• Piano Roll

• Sampler

What should you consider first when writing lyrics?

• The rhythm

• The topic

• The harmony

• The melody

What part of the song does Peggy suggest starting with when writing lyrics?

• Verse

• Chorus

• Bridge

• Intro

What is Peggy's advice regarding changes in musical elements?

• Stick to the original plan

• Keep tweaking until satisfied

• Make changes only once

• Avoid making changes

What is Peggy's final piece of advice for songwriters?

• Perfect is better than done

• Done is better than perfect

• Never settle for less

• Always aim for perfection