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Michael L.
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May 8, 2026 at 7:01 pm #414820
I thought this was an excellent challenge and I enjoyed the discussion on what a hook actually is. It can be just one or two notes (e.g. Smells Like Teen Spirit) or several but I suppose there’s a point when a long hook becomes a short melody. I think there can be many hooks in a song but I assume what we are focusing on here is an opening hook to a song so here’s mine.
Jonathan Amos, Matsuyama, Japan
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May 8, 2026 at 8:11 pm #414827
Very good, and this will make an excellent intro to a song. Has a moody blues sort of vibe to it.
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May 8, 2026 at 11:41 pm #414896
Love it…great timing too. Pap
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May 9, 2026 at 4:01 am #414927
What a great hook you came up with, Jonathan – instantly recognisable, and something that could easily be returned to later in a song. – Mark 👍🎶😎
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May 9, 2026 at 5:38 am #414936
That sounded light but mysterious. You played it extremely well keeping in good timing too.
Joe
The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
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May 9, 2026 at 6:40 am #414969
Good vibes on this one. Great clean picking. Nice job Jonathan.
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May 9, 2026 at 10:40 am #415026
Awesome hook, Jon! This is definitely a hook: repetitive, sounds great, and stays in your mind. Fantastic!
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May 9, 2026 at 12:21 pm #415071
That’s definitely hooky! Well played & well put together.
Gary
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May 9, 2026 at 12:52 pm #415087
Cool hook Jonathan.
Would be a nice opening for a longer song.AndréM
AndréM
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May 9, 2026 at 1:08 pm #415092
Super catchy, love it! That higher counterpoint that adds in later is a nice touch too.
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May 9, 2026 at 2:20 pm #415109
This is a really good one, Jonathan. And I agree, this cgallenge was great. For a number of reasons.
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May 9, 2026 at 2:27 pm #415112
That really sticks in your head right away and doesn’t let go, Jonathan. Just like a good hook should. Great work and some fine playing.
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May 9, 2026 at 2:47 pm #415130
I really liked Jonathan, simple but really direct and catchy, and played very well
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May 9, 2026 at 2:59 pm #415139
Sure sounds like a hook to me. Nicely picked, Jonathan!
Sunjamr Steve
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May 9, 2026 at 3:21 pm #415153
What a great Hook Jonathan, it sounded punchy, dynamic and memorable, which was exactly the point.
Richard
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May 9, 2026 at 3:23 pm #415155
Really great, Jonathan. Lovely layering of sound. You’re on a roll, if I recall I loved what you did last month, also.
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May 10, 2026 at 4:26 am #415269
Great job on this one. The melody flows beautifully and your timing gives it a really solid feel. Thank you,
Werner
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May 10, 2026 at 4:49 am #415281
Played very smoothly and with feeling, beautiful entry 👌
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May 10, 2026 at 6:02 am #415309
Ow that’s a hook and a wonderful intro for a song. Catches your interest straight away with its melody and rhythmic “bounce’. By the end we’re all waiting for the main song to start. What could be better than that 😎👍
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May 10, 2026 at 4:28 pm #415390
Jon
This is glorious… Very impressive. Simple, melodic and captivating. You blew me away when the counter melody came in.John
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May 10, 2026 at 8:31 pm #415434
Oh, I enjoyed your acoustic rhythm hook and then the “real hook” started the song, so I guess you created a layered hook, a “hook on hook”, or just a great sounding catchy song! 😉 😉 Seriously, I loved it, very musical, would love to hear the whole song now.
🎸JoLa
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May 10, 2026 at 11:52 pm #415478
Wow, that grooves and sounds so good.
Dieter
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May 11, 2026 at 1:43 am #415503
This is put together so well, the ‘Hook’ just works to perfection. I kept thinking it sounds familiar, maybe it’s because it has a melody that is memorable.
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May 11, 2026 at 5:17 am #415534
Perfect the best one I’ve listened to so far
I’d say flawless even
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May 11, 2026 at 12:57 pm #415592
Hi Jonathan, yes, really great idea here, and played so well. This has a vibe that grabs the listener with the rhythm, then the acoustic theme comes in and really sets the stage for a solid tune. Loved it!
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