 Taylor Alison Swift was born on Dec 13, 1989 in Pennsylvania  The only daughter from her parents Scott and Andrea  She has one younger brother named Austin

 Thirteen is her lucky number  She plays a twelve-string guitar  Very Competitive  Loves crime dramas  Obsessed with high heels  5’11”  Currently dating Taylor Lautner

 Taylor Swift’s career technically started when she was five years old.  Signed with Big Machine Records  Moved to Nashville, Tennessee  At age sixteen she had her first big hit (Tim McGraw)  Taylor Swift also Models and Acts  Winner of many music awards and her songs have reached to the top of music charts

 Grandmother (Majorie Finlay) opera singer  Parents (Scott and Andrea)  Shania Twain  LeAnn Rimes  Even her life and what has happened in her past

 “Back to December”  “Love Story”  “Mine”

 (4:53)  Co-Producer Nathan Chapman  Released in October of 2010 as a promotional single for her new album.  Song written in the form of an apology  From the album Speak Now  Reached number six on Billboard’s top 100

 (3:53)  Released in September of 2008  Of the album Fearless  This song is about a guy Taylor was dating and it describes their relationship  This song boosted her career  Number four on Billboard’s top 100

 (3:50)  Co-Producer Nathan Chapman  Released in August of 2010  Was released two weeks earlier than expected due to a leakage on the internet  From the album Speak Now  This song is about a crush Taylor had and it reflects her feelings

 “Back to December”  “Love Story”  “Mine”

 Intro 00:00 – Starts off with music including a guitar and some type of synthesizer.  Verse (1) 0:14 – This is where Taylor Swift starts to sing. Instruments are a little more subtle and go to a guitar with a violin in the background.  Chorus 0:55 – The tune starts to pick up here and get louder (forte). It begins with the percussion but that ends quickly.  Instrumental Melody 1:28 – All the instruments are combined here playing a melody to get you into the next verse.  Verse (2) 1:42 –This verse is similar to verse (1) with the similar instruments.  Chorus 2:22 – This is the exact same chorus as the one before.  Verse (3) 3:09 – This verse also has the same instruments as the other ones.  Chorus 3:50 – This chorus starts with a slower beginning and not as loud. It picks up quickly and goes back to moderato with its’ upbeat rhythm.  Ending 4:31 – The ending is the same as the instrumental melody we had earlier after the first chorus.

 Intro 00:00 – Right off the bat it is a conjunct melody with multiple acoustic guitars.  Verse Intro 0:16 – This is just Taylor Swift and the guitar at their best.  Verse (1) 0:33 – The tempo grows here and goes a bit faster.  Chorus 1:03 – The intro to the verse and the verse were only build-ups for the chorus.  Verse (2) 1:24 – We’re back to the start. This verse is very subtle. Again with just Taylor Swift, the guitar, and the synthesizer.  Chorus 1:55 – Once again the chorus is built up and it is the same as the other chorus.  Post Chorus 2:13 –This part is a little different. It comes right off of the chorus. It’s the same melody as the chorus just different words.  Instrumental Melody 2:29 – After such a long increase, an instrumental melody was needed for everything to cool down and relax.  Verse (3) 2:44 - Everything settles down a bit and most of the instruments exit.  Verse 4 (Variation of Chorus) 3:00 – This part is like a mixture between the verse and the chorus.  Ending 3:35 – To end the song it goes to drums, guitar, and the main instrument you can hear is the violin.

 Intro 00:00 – This song starts with Taylor Swift doing some (uhhuh ohhhs) I think to showcase her voice.  Verse (1) 0:18 – When the verse starts it limits itself going to only one guitar only playing chords and the drummer with a little beat.  Chorus 0:50 – When the chorus starts it immediately intensifies and all the other instruments are back in.  Verse (2) 1:10 – Once again the verse is like the first one and is moderato.  Chorus (Repeats itself with variation) 1:42 – The chorus is the exact same as before, but this time right after it will then repeat itself.  Verse (3) 2:20 – This verse is still carrying on a little bit from the chorus. All the other verses were a bit moderato, while this one is forte as like the choruses.  Verse 4 2:56 – In this verse it starts andante and goes into moderato.  Ending (Lines fade) 3:31 – The song is closing by Taylor Swift singing ending lines. She is doing her (uhhuh oooohs) as she did at the beginning of the song.

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