Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What do you think?
@spencerjlynn is a musical theatre writer and while he said that it always depends on the situation, singers should be careful with changing the melodies, adding riffs and melismas.
There’s a reason the song was written the way it was!
In contemporary music it’s a bit different - we have more freedom there - but the underlying message still applies…
There’s a reason the song was written that way so if you’re changing it, make sure that it works really well!
What do you think about this riffing debate?
Should you add riffs even if they’re not written? When is it ok to do so and when should you not?
Let’s discuss in the comments!
x Lara
What do you think?
@spencerjlynn is a musical theatre writer and while he said that it always depends on the situation, singers should be careful with changing the melodies, adding riffs and melismas.
There’s a reason the song was written the way it was!
In contemporary music it’s a bit different - we have more freedom there - but the underlying message still applies…
There’s a reason the song was written that way so if you’re changing it, make sure that it works really well!
What do you think about this riffing debate?
Should you add riffs even if they’re not written? When is it ok to do so and when should you not?
Let’s discuss in the comments!
x Lara
