How to Compose a Melody from a Chord Scheme - Music Composition

Learn how to write a melody over a chord progression. Have you got a great set of chords that need a melody to fit with them? In this music composition lesson we learn how to compose or improvise a melody that fits with a given chord scheme. Find out how to use harmony notes and how to embellish a melody with inessential notes - passing notes, auxiliary notes, anticipatory notes etc. In a few minutes you will learn techniques that will transform your ability to write a melody to fit a chord scheme. Great for composers, arrangers, performers and improvisers alike.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to composing a melody from a chord scheme
0:52 - A look at the chord scheme
1:59 - Which notes belong to the chords?
4:31 - Options for inessential notes
8:03 - Composing the melody
12:29 - Playing the final melody
12:45 - Improving the accompaniment

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