Many songwriters will tell you that a good bridge is hard to write. Think of the bridge as the connective tissue between a song\u2019s major parts, the verse and chorus. It can either be instrumental or contain vocals. Bridges often feature key changes, which give additional lift to the song\u2019s middle section. A writer may want the drama of a hard scene change, but doing so without losing the track\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 1960s, rock musicians expanded the length of songs, hoping to move beyond the limits of radio singles. This led to giving more attention to albums over singles, as rock music veered into more ambitious territory. In the spirit of expanding the geography of songs, here are three of the finest classic rock bridges that may inspire you to construct your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n