I know there are many fine musos amongst the contributors to this forum, especially when I listen to the music you have recorded, so maybe someone can advise me on a composing/arranging matter.

If I work on a piece that basically I want to play through three times, changing sounds and rhythm variations progressively, I would like to play some kind of bridge before coming in for the third time. I know that the Pad 5 (or 6 if minor key) often provides something suitable, but what I want advice on is how to go about writing my own bridge (is 'bridge' the right word?). For example, should it be based on a standard chord progression? Any tips on how the melody of the bridge relates / does not relate to the melody of the song?

What do the pro's do?

Thanks,
Mike