Published On Jan 3, 2022
10 Tips for Writing a Melody Line over a Chord Progression.
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0:00 Introduction
1:13 Use Notes From the Chords
2:37 Try Other Ways Through the Chord
4:24 Passing Notes & Other "Non-Chord Tones"
6:38 Suspensions, Anticipations, and Pedal Tones
8:37 Use Sequences
9:24 Think About Overall Shape of Progression
11:56 Adapting the Sequence to the Situation
13:07 Find a Balance Between Steps & Leaps
14:11 Keep the Rhythm Interesting
15:45 Play With Expectation & Overall Shape
17:12 Demo Melodic Line