02-17-2017, 05:59 PM
There's some really good, informative and in-depth responses in this thread but for the most part I think there's A LOT of overthinking going on here, given the simplicity of the original questions.
How do you write music?
And...
How do you write good melodies and chords?
Well that's easy.
1. Play a root note in the low register. Any note will do, but C (major) and A (minor) are easy on keys.
2. Try humming a melody -- anything -- over said root note. Keep it simple. Doesn't have to be Mary Had a Little Lamb simple, but try keeping it hummable.
3. Once you have decided on a memorable melody, start experimenting with moving the bass note around. See where it gets you.
4. Expand upon the root notes with different chord changes. Screw I-IV-etc and the whole formulaic thing, just listen if it sounds good to you and with the melody you have.
5. Done.
How do you write music?
And...
How do you write good melodies and chords?
Well that's easy.
1. Play a root note in the low register. Any note will do, but C (major) and A (minor) are easy on keys.
2. Try humming a melody -- anything -- over said root note. Keep it simple. Doesn't have to be Mary Had a Little Lamb simple, but try keeping it hummable.
3. Once you have decided on a memorable melody, start experimenting with moving the bass note around. See where it gets you.
4. Expand upon the root notes with different chord changes. Screw I-IV-etc and the whole formulaic thing, just listen if it sounds good to you and with the melody you have.
5. Done.
