A slow, grinding "sludge" tempo or a driving, repetitive beat can evoke the feeling of something being hammered in. 2. Composition Strategies
To live up to the name "Rusty Nail," the music should reflect the qualities of the object: metallic, aged, sharp, and perhaps a bit dangerous. Rusty Nail - Instrumental
Create singable melodies on the guitar or synth. Even without lyrics, a strong motif gives the listener something to hold onto. A slow, grinding "sludge" tempo or a driving,
Ensure the song has a clear beginning, middle, and end. You can start "clean" and gradually add distortion (the "rust") as the track progresses. Create singable melodies on the guitar or synth
Use tools like LANDR or PhonicMind to isolate the backing tracks from the vocals.
Writing an instrumental requires the lead instrument to act as the "voice" of the song.
If you're building from scratch, Cubase or similar software allows you to layer "Lego blocks" of sound to find the right direction.