Song Structure Builder
Plan and visualize your song arrangement. Add sections, adjust lengths, and calculate total duration based on your tempo.
Song Structure Builder
Plan your song arrangement by adding and arranging sections. Drag to reorder.
Structure Presets
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Song Structure
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Click a section type above to add it to your song.
Tips:
- Drag sections to reorder them
- Use +4/-4 buttons to adjust section length
- Try presets for common song structures
- Most pop songs are 3-4 minutes (around 64-80 bars at 120 BPM)
How to Use
- 1Set tempo — Enter your song BPM and beats per bar (time signature).
- 2Add sections — Click section buttons to add intro, verse, chorus, bridge, etc.
- 3Adjust length — Use +4/-4 buttons to change the number of bars in each section.
- 4Reorder sections — Drag and drop sections to rearrange your song structure.
- 5Review duration — Check the total duration and section summary to plan your song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical song structure?
The most common pop structure is Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus. Many songs also include an intro and outro. EDM often uses Intro-Build-Drop-Breakdown-Build-Drop-Outro.
How many bars should each section be?
Typically: Intro (4-8 bars), Verse (8-16 bars), Pre-Chorus (4-8 bars), Chorus (8-16 bars), Bridge (8 bars), Outro (4-8 bars). These are guidelines - feel free to experiment!
How long should a song be?
Pop songs are typically 3-4 minutes. Radio edits are often under 3:30. EDM tracks can be 5-7 minutes. For streaming, 2:30-3:30 is often ideal for playlist placement.
What is a pre-chorus?
A pre-chorus is a short section between the verse and chorus that builds tension and leads into the chorus. It often has different chords or melody than both verse and chorus.
What is the difference between a bridge and a breakdown?
A bridge is a contrasting section that provides variety, often with different chords or melody. A breakdown (common in EDM) strips away elements to create tension before a drop.