How To Write A Melody - VERY EASY TRICK! (Songwriting 101)

Learn how to write a melody for your song! If you want to know how to write a song, and you'd like to write a melody to your lyrics or beat, this songwriting tutorial is just for you! Printable Song Sheet: / dylanlaine // Don't forget... ⬇︎
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[@DylanLaine]

Download the Song Sheet here! www.patreon.com/dylanlaine

[@pink_nxodles1416]

Her personality is like one of those cool music teachers in elementary school. And I love it.

[@oscarprins5126]

nah like the irritating teacher

[@henryle3602]

Maybe but I think more like a music teacher 🎹🎶

[@strawberrypie1173]

Yeah

[@galigaligali123]

I wish she was my music teacher

[@Carlo99yehey]

man, my music teacher is the opposite of that lol

[@sammie875]

When you already knew everything she talked about But still can't make a melody

[@Ponipi]

René You didnt even read it?

[@aiden_macleod]

It simply means you should probably not try to write music and take up stamp collecting instead.

[@LuvsDarkie]

yep- relatable

[@jbdbibbaerman8071]

@René you misunderstand. The commenter just can't do the steps despite knowing how to. What you're saying is like claiming a gymnast isn't actually teaching you how to do a cartwheel just because you can't successfully follow the steps

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@@aiden_macleod Im tryna be cool and shi 😭

[@vidhisharma5301]

" If you hear my high voice, then it is the high pitch, if you hear my low voice, then it is the low pitch " 😁 nice idea

[@DylanLaine]

Hahaha... I'm glad you liked it Vidhi! It was a silly way for me to explain it, but effective I hope! 😊

[@noraharaujo5221]

hey, its pretty cool to find another puthinator learning to make music.Well, all thanks to charlie

[@kellsliving3220]

Dylan Laine I need to learn to write music 🎶 because 😞 when I’m feeling down I can just get in a space in write music

[@dannyU2g]

when she speaks in low voice it's still high af tho

[@kristy850]

@@DylanLaine can you please tell me which ukulele it is ?

[@snapoutofit4884]

I am a bit late to this party, but! Once upon a time, I wrote rather beautiful music and could play most any instrument i picked up. Fast forward to a crazy bad head injury (to understand level of bad, it required 50 stitches some glue and a bit of my skull is still missing) and I have retrograde amnesia and short term memory loss. I forget so many things, including & especially music. I try to relearn but it is so hard to make it stick. I am halfway through your video and not only is it sticking it is bringing bits and pieces back, which is super rare. This is a very long winded way of saying, thank you, this video is awesome, I have subscribed :)

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That’s nice that it’s working for you also nice dogs

[@snapoutofit4884]

@@olivergraham-horne8556 they are quite hilarious :)

[@g0i2023]

Good on you! 😊

[@callmehalimede6831]

That’s so sweet I hope you feel better dude :)

[@mrjasondylan]

Thats really cool to hear that its helping you good luck brother.

[@ForeverSisAngel]

Everything you taught in this video I've been trying to understand for so long but you broke it down so well that it all FINALLY MAKES PERFECT SENSE. Thank you so freaking much!

[@DylanLaine]

I'm so happy to hear that! :) :) :)

[@mentalstate5753]

I feel you :)

[@rayt3894]

Thank you Dylan for explaining melody at a basic level. You are an excellent teacher! 👏

[@redwatch.]

Seems obvious now, but I never thought of making the melody out of the notes in the chords before. Thank you so much.

[@DylanLaine]

You're so welcome! I'm really happy that you found that method useful 😊

[@erickjmedina]

Watching this in 2019.. i want to learn more about song writing. 😊 i got a few poems, and i love to create melody.

[@ayeshakhan6458]

same with me!

[@linreynoso8963]

Awesome! Write some melodies to them!

[@moonsubliminals5301]

erick j medina some

[@kawaiinightmare2873]

Yah poems are the best for lyrics because of all the rhymes

[@mrjasondylan]

@@kawaiinightmare2873 yes but songs rhyme a lot of poetry doesn't.

[@britneyhuynh1846]

I'm MIND BLOWN at this! I've always had trouble making a good melody for my songs

[@angiebro5795]

I hope you have a great songs.

[@thebootypirates9978]

Same

[@theghettoasmr5384]

britney huynh me too!

[@missdaraa3101]

Thank you so much. You're bringing out my inner passion that I've lost years ago.

[@DylanLaine]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

[@tcxiq1912]

I’m a child and I want to make an song and now I found you,Dylan Laine I can make songs you got a new subscriber

[@morecowbellee]

I’m so excited you’re continuing the Songwriting 101 series!!!

[@DylanLaine]

Yay!! Me too!! I hope you enjoy this one :)

[@Cherry-ml7yg]

@@DylanLaine can u answer a question please?💔💔❤❤

[@Cherry-ml7yg]

@@DylanLaine please i'm so worried

[@phoearwenien4355]

You are absolutely amazing. You taught me more in 20 minutes than I have learned myself for a year. Truly amazing.

[@alishajhurry1022]

OMG I GOT IT STUDIO, STAY STILL IM COMING

[@notblakecallisto9027]

whenever I write a song and come up with a good guitar chords and try to find a good melody, I always find myself making the exact notes of the lyrics as the chords I'm playing... ITS SO FRUSTRATING.

[@felixsfrecklessavedmylife9173]

mya meddon is john lennon SAME. that’s what’s happening to me rn😭😭

[@uuglychuu8959]

I’m struggling rn that’s why I’m here

[@meh7499]

not mya carter same.

[@mrjasondylan]

Try writing the melody first then put lyrics.

[@edelinemae3400]

I can write lyrics for you.

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

You can sing.

[@listeningdeeply7007]

Your personality is so lovely, you literally spread love every word you speak. Not to mention the great content, I didn't know I could sing the same notes of a scale to make the lyrics sound good!

[@CesarDMarin]

I ve been having music lessons all my life. And this is just amazing. Simple and straight to the point! Excellent!

[@Choicescoach]

This was such a great lesson! You are an awesome teacher. I’m new to songwriting. I’ve been writing lots of lyrics and learning to play the guitar over the last several months. You have explained so well how to write melodies. Thank you!!!

[@vivid.oceanokurr4241]

I love how she makes it simple and easy to learn

[@DylanLaine]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you think so!

[@bluedusteyes]

This is one of (if not the) most valuable songwriting videos on KZbin OMG THANK YOU

[@fictional31]

You are an amazing human being! I mean I searched for this while I was demotivated and after hearing and just being captivated by your enthusiasm I had to buck up and start writing songs❤️🥺

[@livrhianne6983]

It’s from two years ago and so so so helpful! I never knew matching the pitch to the chord could sound so much better! Really good for aspiring artists! 💗

[@souri191]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours, that's why i still go back here if i feel lost and feel complicating things in writing a song, thanks for existing and sharing your knowledge about how to make a song ❤️❤️😊

[@lyssandrakleier9856]

bro this video is magical lol. It makes so much sense it's kinda crazy; you can make a different song with the same chords as a song that already exists with the same chord progression. Kudos to you Dylan, this is the first time ive seen you but I'm very excited to write my first song now.

[@paulconnordrums8936]

Great video, this really helped a lot! Thanks for sharing!

[@TommenIBaratheon]

You're charming and inspiring, as a pianist, you have helped me get closer to composing the BIG ONE. Thank you, your smile brightens my day!

[@ST-gr3yc]

Your voice is just amazing. This is such a gift. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ladykovaaks]

This video was so incredibly helpful. I can't thank you enough. Please don't ever stop making videos. You also have a very beautiful voice. Thank you again.

[@jeetendrakc249]

This is first video I have watched from your channel and did subscribed. Awesome, You taught really in very simple way.. Easily understood now what I was looking for so long time. Thanks a ton..

[@MrGASLP]

You are a great teacher. I find your direction more clear than most other videos I have watched. Great job!

[@nicolaechipotle2170]

This is so genius! How can I ever thank you enough! Beautiful voice by the way 💙

[@LuaBloe]

Awwwww thank you so much for your precious tips! I'm pretty depressed and tend to rely on music to kind of make it through,. Making up melodies and songs is priceless, so thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dylan

[@inesdlm__]

You described my whole life at 0:47 and that itself is worth a thumb up.

[@tan_the_man]

Ahhhh this is starting to make sense!! Since I've been actually learning the piano. I can't wait to continue to learn and understand all this.

[@sanjaypandya3906]

actually the best channel for understanding everything!

[@bleuzen]

I know this vidéo is old but the way you explain, is BRILLANT. It sounds maybe silly but GENIUS. I have been trying for years just to understand how to see the notes in different way. You made it happened.

[@GlitterPrincessOfDarkness]

You just explained to me one of the most important foundations of songwriting so easily in a 17 minute video.. you’re a legend.

[@leahgodson2319]

Wow! You have a lovely way of teaching that makes it so clear Dylan. This has helped my understanding a lot. Thank you and God bless you.

[@cheche5103]

Thank you Dylan, your lessons are amazing and appreciated you’ve been super informative. Keep up the great work! 😉👍🏼🙏🏼

[@constanzar.2523]

Yes! Now I can write interesting melodies for my songs. Thanks for the tips, they really helped!

[@DylanLaine]

Wonderful! And you're welcome! :-)

[@axa7.77]

Her: you could do it with other instruments too. Me trying to create a melody with my kazoo:

[@laizacalolot413]

WATCHING THIS WAS SO GOOD! I NEVER WATCHED SOMEONE AS SPECIFIC THAN YOU! I LOVE HOW I ALSO LEARNED A LOT OF THINGS WHILE WATCHING YOU! I WISH I CAN SUBSCRIBE TWICE TO YOUR CHANNEL! YOU DESERVE IT!

[@NotThatBob]

WOW! Very well done! Perfect explanation.

[@stephaniealvessantos9332]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Super enjoying your videos!

[@DylanLaine]

You're welcome, Stephanie! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying the videos :-)

[@arupp513]

Thanks a lot for this. The chords portion helped me massively to get outside my "predictable melody" mindset.

[@MsRikkiTikki1]

This is such a great video thank you so much for this video!!! You are a really great teacher

[@caffeinatedgetsmerejuvenat5855]

Thank you for the info it was very helpful I liked and subscribed!

[@kemaranight2456]

Super thorough instruction! I really enjoyed and learned from this :)

[@lyrajoy0841]

Thankyouuu so much for this tutorial. I'm so impressed!! 💙💙💙

[@raspberris17]

This video is so helpful!! Thank you.

[@theghettoasmr5384]

Thank you!! This is what I’ve been struggling with!

[@janinesyoutube1096]

loved the way you explain the rhythm ... tah ti ti .. by us doing it with you on the video.. This I could never get before and now I am!!! I really appreciate your videos! J

[@jeffmorgan2824]

Thank you so much for making it so easy! you're a great super teacher!!! I absolutely love it.

[@bethanygyeh]

I new that this was how people composed music but you made it so much easier to understand.

[@linreynoso8963]

Agree!

[@magprob]

You are just awesome. Now I am remembering everything I learned as a kid taking guitar lessons. Thank you so much. I will follow your songwriting class to learn anything I can.

[@esperanzamoreno208]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!!

[@josivantorres2218]

This was literally the easiest and most simplest way anyone has ever exampled melodies and it actually makes so much sense to me! Thank you sooo much Dylan!!!😭❤️

[@heapsofttech4333]

I really like your teaching method, you go to basics and explain things very well, awesome.

[@PhoneNHe]

This tutorial is so important. I finally understand it. Thank you a billion times.

[@czarinnakylesantos6691]

Thank you for making this so simple! I understood it perfectly. 💕

[@painteroflove]

SUCH a good teacher!!! Thank you!!!

[@jaymehta6773]

Wow.... I just loved your way!🥰

[@HeavymetalHylian]

You should teach children

[@EM-ox7tk]

This helped me a bunch! Thanks for your great videos

[@DylanLaine]

Awesome! I'm so glad it helped! :) :) :)

[@kujo284]

Thank you for easily breaking down melody! Its so seemingly simple but I just couldnt understand it on paper. This finally made it all click for me.

[@aurasofiabp]

Melodies now make sense! Thank you for this video

[@curtis12775]

Thank you so much! Never thought it was that simple :D

[@Bl_nkSlate]

That was amazing, you helped big time. Never stop!!!!!

[@oembeetrades7584]

you are amazing .. i learned a ton from this video .

[@rj-hg1kq]

or you do it like i do: write lyrics, send them to your brother and let him write the melody hahah :)

[@rj-hg1kq]

I don’t Even know nopee sorry

[@rae6311]

Frr where do i sign up

[@rj-hg1kq]

A Human Being lol, i wish

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how to borrow him :(

[@hesfictional]

My brother can barely sing or play an instrument so not an option , 😂

[@justanother30days23]

Wow I've learned a lot! You are a blessing! Thank youuuuu! ☺️❤

[@Subhabrata]

6:51 onwards... Invaluable guidances! I was searching over years. ❤

[@razberry1575]

By you saying ba ba for happy at 2:39, helped us write our first bit of our melody. So thank you!!

[@madajafarmer5414]

You're a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@RyderDArelliOfficial]

Oh my gosh! I can not thank you enough. Thank you so much, melody is the main thing I struggle with. You have helped me so much in the past as well thank you. I have two originals and now I am working on a third, and I wouldn't of achieved if I hadn't of found your videos. Thank you xx

[@DylanLaine]

Hi Ryder! It makes me so happy to hear that my videos have been helping you out with your songwriting! Keep up the awesome work with your writing!!! 😊😊😊

[@RyderDArelliOfficial]

I will do my best, thank you so much :D

[@DylanLaine]

That sounds like a great plan! 😊

[@westpoint64]

Isn't it great when somebody hands you this key to something and you think, "Hey! That's it! That's how it works....now I can put it to use, myself"

[@Hannah-bb6vz]

I needed to watch it more often, but now I understand it thanks for this video🥺🥺😊😊

[@LM-th7dj]

This was so helpful! Love your videos ♥

[@DylanLaine]

Oh that's wonderful to hear! Thank you so much! 😊

[@bomanijarvis1864]

Great vid girl. U really inspired me too start writing my own music!

[@haydepinos7700]

YOU ARE THE BEST, I'M SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND YOU!!! GRACIAS y SALUDOS desde ECUADOR!

[@gibs3961]

How nice! This is just what I needed

[@illyshaieb]

This is going to help with my songwriting, but also my learning to sing. Thank you.

[@MegaShajijohn]

Super congrats! Explained complex music theories as very simple way 🙏

[@pixen5451]

This was extremely helpful, thank you

[@MsRiyaann]

Thanks for the help! You've helped me soo much!

[@DylanLaine]

Awww YAY!!! It's so encouraging to me when I hear that I've helped someone with my teaching. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me! 😊😊😊

[@brianray2376ify]

Your spirit is so beautiful! As is your voice. Thanks for the breakdown.

[@aanuolin9049]

Loved everything about this video..Really simplified

[@koksjings133]

This is absolutely helpful for my ministry... Thank you alot sista God bless u n Continue to use u

[@inextremis66]

This is a masterclass, thank you so much for it ❤️

[@coyote_in_the_city]

wow, thank you so much, I was so often wondering what it is that was missing in my melodies!! it's rythm. wow I'm so stunned. and you explain it so well! thank you very much!!

[@Letzduet]

thank you so much for this very valuable trick!!!

[@bananinx3]

I can't believe i understand this omg thanks A LOT

[@soretafelise2465]

you are awesome Dylan thank you for sharing your wisdom in helping others to know how to write melody and sing

[@minacamoglu1419]

It was very helpful, thank you so much! ✨

[@sadiespringer4189]

Thanks! I love your channel!! 🤗

[@berenebairona4839]

been STRUGGLING with melody creation since I started guitar in 2016, this video explained it just perfectly!

[@alfanunplugged]

This girl is soo amazing and soo adorable... She really care for you to learn in a most amazing ways... She is soo lovely.. Omg her methods are top notch..

[@edinatl2008]

Great explanations, well done and thanks!

[@495Kris]

Surprisingly everything she shows how to do is extremely useful in a cruel world. Appreciate the vids🎉🎉🎉

[@kawaiinightmare2873]

This is so helpful, cuz i know that i dont have a talent at making music, but through this tutorial i might have shot at making music