Ostinato
Other forms

Structures

Pedal
Irregular Times
The art of rests
AABA (form)
Modern Form
Melody over i iv (Minor)
Bossa Nova

How to write a melody - Introduction

In this video we explore how to write a melody.

Interval Ear Training

Interval Ear Training

How to write a melody - Ableton Live

In this video, part of the Composing Method, we explore how to write a melody using Ableton Live.

How to write a melody - Ableton file

Melody over a Drone (Major)

Melody over a Drone (major) - Logic file
Melody over a Drone (major) - Pdf

Melody over a Drone (Minor)

Melody over a Drone (minor) - Logic file
Melody over a Drone (minor) - Pdf

Melody over I vi (Major)

Melody over I iv loop (major) - Logic file
Melody over I vi loop (major)- Pdf

Melody over I V (Major)

Melody over I V loop (major) - Logic file
Melody over I V loop (major)- Pdf

Melody over I IV (Major)

Melody over I IV loop (major) - Logic file
Melody over I IV loop (major)- Pdf

Melody over i III (Minor)

Melody over i III loop (minor) - Logic file
Melody over i III loop (minor)- Pdf

Melody over i v (Minor)

Melody over i v loop (minor) - Logic file
Melody over i v loop (minor)- Pdf

Melody over i iv (Minor)

Melody over i iv loop (minor) - Logic file
Melody over i iv loop (minor)- Pdf

The art of rests

Melody over i iv loop (minor) - Logic file
Melody over i iv loop (minor)- Pdf