Melody can be a complex subject matter in music production. Most producers get confused about melody because they never study harmony.
Derive Your Melody from Chords
If you want to make melodies easier, start with chords. Melody can be created by separating the notes of a chord and playing them in different timing.
Add Dynamic , Play by Hand
Drawing in notes may be more convenient but keeping the velocity the same throughout the song will create a "flat" feeling to your melodies. If you want to animate your melodies, you need dynamic.
To add dynamic, play by hand or use velocity randomization tools.
4 Components of a Composition
There are 4 components of a composition - Topline, Harmony, Contrast and Rhythm.
Topline focuses on a memorable melody.
Harmony focuses on chords.
Contrast focuses on bass and counter melodies.
Rhythm focuses on the perception of time in a track.
Use these fundamentals to make better melodies.
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