https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody For each of the 4 tips in the article, write 1-2 important points or things to remember for each. **Put your name as the title** en-us 2021-03-28 15:22:41 UTC 2021-03-29 07:07:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363023649 to simplify narrow things down to 1 or 2 motif then build from there.
Motifs are short and simple.

]]> 2021-03-29 06:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363023649 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363027574 A musical idea thats transposed and reapeated to create a pattern.
A motivic sequence is made of motive which transposed and repeated using specific interval pattern]]> 2021-03-29 06:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363027574 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363030014 - Narrowing it down to one or two motifs 
- Make small changes to the variations and putting them in different orders

]]> 2021-03-29 06:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363030014 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363030227 1) Use 1-2 motifs as the basis for the melody
2) Make the chorus as simple as possible, base it off your original hook.]]> 2021-03-29 06:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363030227 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363033251 the chord will pull 1/2notes from the chord underneath it.
It can create and overall more cohesive sound and a stronger composition.]]> 2021-03-29 06:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363033251 tessavoltolina https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363033784 1) Start with one or two motifs, then build up from there
2) Use a simple motif; memorable and not complicated - should be like a hook 

]]> 2021-03-29 06:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363033784 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363038547 - Hook is a sequence 
- Create expectation with sequence and not completely follow through with the original idea]]> 2021-03-29 06:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363038547 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363039187 Narrowing down to 1 or 2 motifs, and build up from there.

Making small changes and variations to the motifs. Start from the core of your hook.]]> 2021-03-29 06:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363039187 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363039452 Repetition is somthing which drives a stong hook back.
Different instruments are added in and small changes help keep things fresh.]]> 2021-03-29 06:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363039452 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041053 1) Transpose sequences to create movement in the melody.
2) The chorus should be a resolution of the sequences, ]]> 2021-03-29 06:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041053 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041198 Keep It Super Simple (Kiss). The Simple Motifs are the most earwormy songs.]]> 2021-03-29 06:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041198 isabellarando https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041314 Narrow it down to one or two motif. 
Usually short and simple. 

]]> 2021-03-29 06:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363041314 tessavoltolina https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363043221 1) Think about the expectation and anticipation that you want your hook to have 
2) Use a harmonic or motivic sequence to achieve that specific expectation and anticipation]]> 2021-03-29 06:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363043221 isabellarando https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363043957 A sequence is a musical idea that's transposed and repeated, creating a pattern . 
A motivic sequence is made up of a motif that is transposed and repeated using specific interval pattern.
A harmonic sequence is made up of a set of chords that follow a particular interval pattern.]]> 2021-03-29 06:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363043957 ellahammond https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363044258 Simplify your ideas and try to make small variations to your motifs ]]> 2021-03-29 06:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363044258 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363045156 - You don't always need to use notes from your chords
- If the melody is written first, go back to it and add some main melody notes to the chord progression]]> 2021-03-29 06:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363045156 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363048095 - Repetition is the most important thing for a hook
- ]]> 2021-03-29 06:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363048095 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363048347 Sequence create expectation for your hook. Types of sequence include motivic sequence and harmonic sequence. A motivic sequence is made up of a motif that is transposed and repeated using specific interval pattern. A harmonic sequence is made up of a set of chords that follow a particular interval pattern.]]> 2021-03-29 06:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363048347 tessavoltolina https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363049571 1) Use the notes in your chord to make your melody - you want the chorus to stand out 
2) Use modes to create melody lines so that you can pull out the strongest notes from your chord]]> 2021-03-29 06:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363049571 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363049967

Use Sequence becasue human beings arre  drawn to musical patttern naturally.

There are motivic sequence and Harmonic sequence.

]]> 2021-03-29 06:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363049967 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363053185 motif's are musical phrases that are used to build up a song. motif's are also short and simpel.]]> 2021-03-29 06:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363053185 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363053441 1) Use notes from the chords in the melody.
2) Don't only include notes from the chords in the melody. Use the chord notes as an outline for the hook/chorus.]]> 2021-03-29 06:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363053441 ellahammond https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363054351 When leading up to your chorus use an harmonic sequence to lead up to your chorus and have your listener feel anticipation. ]]> 2021-03-29 06:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363054351 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363055619 Use notes from the chords.

If chords are written first, use the key notes to create an outline for the melody. If melody is written first, create a chord progression that incorporates the main melody notes.]]> 2021-03-29 06:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363055619 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363055834 Best to narrow your ideas to something small and then build on from there]]> 2021-03-29 06:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363055834 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363056089 a motif needs to be simple and you only need one or two motifs.]]> 2021-03-29 06:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363056089 tessavoltolina https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363056462 1) Focus on making subtle variations to the chorus instead of drastic changes - small compositional changes (using different instruments)
2) Manipulate your chorus and melodies to make that the hook stand out - experiment with it ]]> 2021-03-29 06:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363056462 isabellarando https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363057338 Notes in a chord will always be the strongest, so those are the starting points when writing a melody for a chorus. 
Melodies use the key notes. 
Look into modes.

]]> 2021-03-29 06:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363057338 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363059702 In music expectation and anticipation is a good thing to have, so it is best to create a predictable pattern with your song to make it sound better]]> 2021-03-29 06:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363059702 isabellarando https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363059719 Repetition is what makes a strong hook. 
Using different instruments keeps it fresh. ]]> 2021-03-29 06:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363059719 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363060686 Narrow it down to no more than 2 motifs and try to keep them simple.]]> 2021-03-29 06:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363060686 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363060876 there are two diffrent sequences there is a  motivic sequence and a harmonic sequence the motivic sequence is made out of repeated using specific interval pattern and harmonic sequence is made out of  a set of chords that follow a particular pattern  ]]> 2021-03-29 06:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363060876 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063280 Use notes from the Chord Progression to make create a fow in the composition]]> 2021-03-29 07:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063280 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063773 Repetition with slight changes.]]> 2021-03-29 07:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063773 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063777 1) Add slight repetitions to chorus, such as small note/instrument changes
2) Don't be afraid to repeat the chorus, as long as there are slight changes i]]> 2021-03-29 07:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363063777 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363064499 suspense and also patterns in the music that create tension and then release.]]> 2021-03-29 07:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363064499 ellahammond https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363064891 Try using notes from your chords into your melody and vice versa ]]> 2021-03-29 07:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363064891 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363065257 The chords in your song can help create an "outline" to your song, so it can be helpful to use some of the notes from the chords]]> 2021-03-29 07:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363065257 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363066483

Use repetitons.

Add subtle variations to the repetitions to avoid boring repetitions..

]]> 2021-03-29 07:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363066483 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363069073 A sequence is used to create tension or anticipation. It is often repeated.]]> 2021-03-29 07:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363069073 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363069392 using notes from your chords makes the melody ]]> 2021-03-29 07:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363069392 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363071250 Take notes from the chords and use them in your melody.]]> 2021-03-29 07:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363071250 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363071750 Use the same melody or variation several times but with small variations in the instrumentations/rhythm or speed etc. ]]> 2021-03-29 07:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363071750 https://padlet.com/cgillis2/melody/wish/1363074434 using variation of the melody is rewarding for the audience to hear because it creates patterns and people like similarities

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