Set list ideas

1. How do you create a good set list?
2. How do you organize a set list?
3. What does set list do?
4. How long is a typical set list?

How do you create a good set list?

The specific story will (and should) vary from show to show, but it's always going to boil down to six key factors.

1. Consider your setting and audience. ...
2. Create flow to let your best songs shine. ...
3. Plan your transitions. ...
4. Be prepared to change it up. ...
5. Prepare some covers. ...
6. Cater to the length of the set.

How do you organize a set list?

How to write a great set list

1. Begin with a bang. ...
2. Have the energy of your songs form “an arc” ...
3. Leave room for improvisation. ...
4. Ensure that your set list flows. ...
5. End with a showstopper.

What does set list do?

A set list, or most commonly setlist, is typically a handwritten or printed document created as an ordered list of songs, jokes, stories and other elements an artist intends to present during a specific performance. ... Artists and bands use setlists for a variety of reasons beyond the mere order of performance events.

How long is a typical set list?

I would expect 30 to 45 minutes for a starting band. Which is fine, because that means you can play your best work within that time and you don't have to bother with "fillers". So prepare a 30 minute set, a 45 minute set and a 60 minute set just in case!