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Build a pattern bank from lyrics (the “small grammar” system)

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📅 2026-01-20
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Build a pattern bank from lyrics

Vocabulary lists are fine, but grammar patterns are what make lyrics “click.” Create a small pattern bank and you’ll start hearing structures repeat across songs.

FAQ

What is a pattern bank?

A small set of reusable sentence frames you collect from lyrics.

How many patterns should I keep?

Start with 10 and add only patterns you see more than once.

Why use alignment?

It confirms the meaning so you keep the grammar frame, not just the words.

A pattern bank is a mini “grammar system” of reusable frames (not single words) you can apply to new lines.

The 3-column note

Pattern: no + [verb] + nada

Meaning: don’t [verb] anything

Example: no veo nada

Pattern: quiero que + [subjunctive]

Meaning: I want you to [verb]

Example: quiero que vuelvas

How to extract patterns fast

  • Use word-by-word alignment to confirm the meaning.
  • Ignore rare words; keep the grammar shell.
  • Store only patterns you see twice.

Why it sticks

When the same frame appears across songs, your brain starts to recognize it automatically. Alignment turns that repetition into a visible pattern.

Over a month, a 10-pattern bank does more for comprehension than 200 isolated vocab items.

Try one chorus in 10alect and capture a single pattern today. For a deeper session, use the 20‑minute method.

Did this pattern click?

The best way to lock it in is to see it in a real song. Open a song analysis and look for this exact structure.

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