How To Write A Melody for a Chord Progression

How To Write A Melody for a Chord Progression

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Performing Arts

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of writing a melody to accompany a set of chords. It emphasizes narrowing down choices by selecting a key and style, using looping techniques to explore melodies, and starting with chord notes while connecting them with scale notes. Advanced techniques include using notes outside the key for more creative melodies.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What technique can you use to help find melodies you like?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is suggested to start writing a melody based on the chords?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do if you want to choose notes outside of the key while writing a melody?

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