By Fritz von Burkersroda, Festivaltopia | You know that moment when a song gets stuck in your head and just won’t leave? That’s the magic of a melodic hook. Songs like Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” and Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” are built around short, unforgettable phrases that stick in your memory after a single listen. A study published in the Journal of New Music Research found that strong hooks directly contribute to a song’s replay rate and viral potential.
The best hooks are simple, repetitive, and easy to sing along with, inviting listeners to participate. In the age of streaming, where attention spans are short, a powerful hook can make all the difference in whether a song becomes a hit or gets skipped.
These hooks often become the most recognizable part of a song, lingering in the mind long after the music stops. Songwriters spend hours perfecting these moments because they know a great hook is worth its weight in gold. | The Four-Chord Progression (I–V–vi–IV)
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Music Theory Tricks That Make Hit Songs So Addictive
