I have this problem for sure,,I always write the melody as Im writing the song and then it gets locked in there and then I have a hard time improving upon them
So, after a chord progression, I then La La La vocally over the chord progressions on my phone memos…..when I like it, it gives me +/- syllables that I now can put words too, in verse, chorus, and thats how I write songs….🎉
I truly thank GOD for the work that you a Kippa do. I’m gaining the confidence to start my own channel and you’ve made it clear that I should freely give knowledge. And I will.
Only play in chord tones. But it will be static and have no expression if you play the whole phrase within the tones of one chord. The magic and meaningfulness comes from playing a phrase within one chord, and ending it on the tone of the next chord. If you get used to doing that, it becomes very easy to create expressive phrases. Trying to think of it as leaps within the scale never got me anywhere, except in an accidental stumbling way.
Arpeggios are my bane. Ive started many times trying to learn them. Usually, I just start with a chord, hear a melody in my head, figure it out on guitar. Then, let the melody determine my chord progression. Subsequent melodies I guess are in a way, a motif, I construct from the chord that underlies them.
Good stuff. I took this and started adding some major/minor 3rd and 7th slides and pulls as well. Seems to me this theory can apply to rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. by adding a bit more embellishment. Mi Piaci, grazie..
Great lesson. Clear and simply explained so it's actually accessible to people. Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work. I would also like to add sing-ability into the steps.
same, imma lyrics first writer and it always gets me ! i need to match my melody to my lyrics or the opposite (ugh never mind)sometimes it has amelody attached to it and sometimes i have to come up with one thatll fit the stanza i just wrote . but thanks fo the video
Great lesson, hope you don’t end up Hey Sued for using a Beatles song. It’s insane to me that using songs in an educational context is frowned upon by some artists/labels.
The idea of sticking to 5 notes relates to writing in short, manageable motifs. This video is addressing the intervals between the notes and encouraging the idea of leap motion vs step motion. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive but it's worth exploring them one at a time to measure the impact of each
I have this problem for sure,,I always write the melody as Im writing the song and then it gets locked in there and then I have a hard time improving upon them
Just what I needed! I knew my TH-cam scrolling would eventually pay off.
So, after a chord progression, I then La La La vocally over the chord progressions on my phone memos…..when I like it, it gives me +/- syllables that I now can put words too, in verse, chorus, and thats how I write songs….🎉
I truly thank GOD for the work that you a Kippa do. I’m gaining the confidence to start my own channel and you’ve made it clear that I should freely give knowledge. And I will.
I came here to try and understand melody, and now realise i don't understand arpeggios either. 😢
Always something to learn more about!
This is the best, most actionable explanation for melody writing i have seen!! Thanks!
I learn something every video. Thankyou.
Thank you for sharing.
Happy Songwriting!
Only play in chord tones. But it will be static and have no expression if you play the whole phrase within the tones of one chord. The magic and meaningfulness comes from playing a phrase within one chord, and ending it on the tone of the next chord. If you get used to doing that, it becomes very easy to create expressive phrases. Trying to think of it as leaps within the scale never got me anywhere, except in an accidental stumbling way.
I feel like this video is going to change my life. Abselutely golden tips. So thankful your channel exists! Many many thanks
Thanks for a great lesson!!
Thank you, good lesson.
I can't wait to get started. What a beautifully articulate and inspiring lesson. Thanks!
Lovely and inspiring explanation. Thanks ❤
What a great lesson! And I’ve been writing songs for 30 years now. I still got something out of it.
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Thank you so much ,can we include this include this step wise and leap in every bar of the song ?
Thanks for the tip, Benny. Seems like a great way to unlock the creativity! See you soon at the songwriting Q & A.
This has given me some ideas for new melodies
Most valuable teaching
I had heard musicians referring to using arpeggios for songs, but didn't quite know what they meant. You explained it so clearly - thanks!
Thank you. Excellent lesson.
Arpeggios are my bane. Ive started many times trying to learn them. Usually, I just start with a chord, hear a melody in my head, figure it out on guitar. Then, let the melody determine my chord progression. Subsequent melodies I guess are in a way, a motif, I construct from the chord that underlies them.
Me too, but triad improv broke me through that
@@sfischer1001 yeah triads are king. I'm sure i have some arpeggio knowledge via triads, but I can't play them across all strings at will
@@iwritethehooks Keep at it, it's worth it.
Good stuff. I took this and started adding some major/minor 3rd and 7th slides and pulls as well. Seems to me this theory can apply to rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. by adding a bit more embellishment. Mi Piaci, grazie..
Great video to start the day with and insight to play with. Thanks a lot!
wow this was amazing thank you
Very cool suggestions! I'd love to explore using arpeggios for melodies more often!
Well, that was outstanding. Thank you.
Great lesson. Clear and simply explained so it's actually accessible to people. Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work.
I would also like to add sing-ability into the steps.
Im gonna try this when i write songs from now on
Awesome. Thank you 🙏. Love it
same, imma lyrics first writer and it always gets me ! i need to match my melody to my lyrics or the opposite (ugh never mind)sometimes it has amelody attached to it and sometimes i have to come up with one thatll fit the stanza i just wrote . but thanks fo the video
Brilliant lesson. As are all HTWS lessons from Keppie and you.
this is excellent!
Great video, have recently been focusing on scales but sounds like arpeggios will be a useful new resource for songwriting. Thanks 👍
Good lesson, as always!
Great advice thanks 👍
Awesome lesson. Thank you!
Love your lessons. Great work!
Thank you
can you make a video about how to write good instrumental? your amazing btw! Ive never come accross a channel like this!
Muito bom mesmo!
Great!
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Great lesson, hope you don’t end up Hey Sued for using a Beatles song. It’s insane to me that using songs in an educational context is frowned upon by some artists/labels.
BUT in another one of your videos, you suggested that stick to 5 notes or so to begin writing music. That seems to contradict what you say here.
The idea of sticking to 5 notes relates to writing in short, manageable motifs. This video is addressing the intervals between the notes and encouraging the idea of leap motion vs step motion. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive but it's worth exploring them one at a time to measure the impact of each
Wonderful lesson! Thanks!