How To Write A Sea Shanty Song or Pirate Music

My pro theory + songwriting course: Enroll in my Rhythm Training Course at ANY price Recently theres been an upswell of interest in sea shanties, specifically the song The Wellerman (see here: Since Ive long planned for doing a video about pirate music, I figured now would be as good a time as any. One important note I neglected to mention in the rhythm part of this video If you DO decide to write in regular 4, 4 (with no shuffle or swing) then I HIGHLY recommend you utilize the GALLOP. An eighth note followed by two sixteenth notes. This pattern works very fine for that oceanic rhythmic motion without relying on triple meter or swing. If this lesson was confusing to you, try these other lessons Ive done first: The Minor Scale + Chords: The Dorian Scale + Chords: Heres a link to my favorite Korpiklaani song, Wooden Pints