Skip to content

Chorus Quote by Bob Seger

“I just start playing music and eventually I sing something, a line of a verse or a B section or a line of a chorus, and the line that I end up singing is related to the music I'm playing, if that makes any sense. And I go from there.” quote by Bob Seger
Download Open image
“I just start playing music and eventually I sing something, a line of a verse or a B section or a line of a chorus, and the line that I end up singing is related to the music I'm playing, if that makes any sense. And I go from there.”

Bob Seger

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Creation Process, 1975

Improvisation in music leads to spontaneous lyrical ideas that naturally fit the melody.

In simple terms: Improvisation creates fitting lyrics.

Key Takeaway

Allow music to guide your songwriting.

Themes

creativity improvisation music

Mood

creative energetic

Type

musical process

When to use this quote

  • songwriting sessions
  • jam bands
  • solo practice

Key Concepts

spontaneous composition artistic flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you refine improvised ideas?
  • When is planning better than spontaneity?
A Different Perspective

Improvisation may lack structure.

3.5 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by Bob Seger

Explore all 113 Bob Seger quotes

More Chorus quotes

Browse all 326 Chorus quotes