How To Write A Melody On The Piano (For Beginners)

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[@kuyakoi3469]

Guide: 1) Create your chord progression. A repeated four chord progression is very common u may start in any chord u like 2) find a melody by playing the whole scale of the Key note of your choice. Play the melody while continously playing the chord progression 3) find your favorite three notes in the scale while listening your chords Be creative on this step. 4) once you have the three notes. Play that over and over with the chord progression you made. The beat, tempo, genre will come along depending on your muscial influence. 5) now create a hook line (chorus melody) by: a) repeating the step one (make new chord progression) OR b) step number 3 (keep your original progression) Thank me later

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Hey there, I'm a beginner in music. I have no idea on music theories or anything. But I love to make music in FL Studio. I made 1 or 2 music using that with no music theory in mind at all. And now I'm stuck in same melody and cord progression. I have no clue what to do next or make new fresh melodies and stuff. After watching your videos, I got some inspirations. Now I'm asking youtube, WHY THE HECK YOU DIDN'T SUGGEST THESE CHANNEL EARLIER! Your a great teacher. very simple to understand, easy to pick up. But I gotta learn some at least some basic music theory. And that's ok. Love your content. Keep making them.

[@Thesilentecho3832]

Same like you

[@The1zo]

I’m on fl too . melody is just an the outcome .. it’s rhythms that really make or break your melody.. and a great chord progression

[@cesaralvarado8016]

Music theory is important, making music without it is like trying to talk in a lenguage that you dont know how to speak So, yes, I recommend learning more about it, once you get the basics, you are gonna be a lot better :D

[@ind4mnl4t0r]

@Cris well i stopped making music about a year ago. But personally, i started with dubstep and dnb kinda stuff. For me, i like dubstep music. So i picked it. Then i tried mixing genres like pop and dubstep, melodic and dubstep, melodic and horror style etc.. And i even tried retro style and dubstep too. (That one is on my channel if anyone wanna check out. It's just my 1st try, not that good btw) The thing is, pick whatever genre you like. And keep learn, practice and importantly try experimenting and then repeat. Good luck👍

[@taoronaldo]

Why does everything that you play sound so good and catchy? 😅

[@linreynoso8963]

Hahaha, nice comment. Do you write music yourself?

[@TahaSafaie]

because it's simple, seriously when you write a simple but beautiful piece of music it will be more catchy

[@strogg162]

@@TahaSafaie damn, you are so right!

[@shoham2792]

@@TahaSafaie yeah and thats the point of pop music. its catchy cause it's simple

[@coyfish4610]

Everything played within a scale will sound catchy because the scale has harmony in it.

[@sanchezcontabilidadyfinanz208]

This video it's pure gold, just with almost 7 minutes you was able to teach me more than few courses that i've taken.

[@BasedRichard69]

I understand the basic of chord progressions but had a rough time with melodies until this video, I shed a tear because I'm learning & to get a better understanding of something I'm so passionately wanting to learn puts my mind as ease.. Thank u miss

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YOU... ARE... AMAZING! I've been giving up on piano for 20+ years. And with a couple of you video, you have successfully light up the fire to re-learn it! THANK YOU and bless your beautiful soul

[@sanjaycolaco]

I like your concept of playing the scale against each chord, to see how they sound, and find the melody notes that could go well with each Chord- eventually leading to the completion of the melody line. Thank you, for sharing this video. Have a Blessed day !!!

[@rickyguitarman3839]

that moment you realize how incredibly simple James Horner's "Titanic" - was! It's not about the chord progressions BUT the melody that's it, R.I.P. my favorite composer!

[@n0t_matilda263]

Wow. I’m a little late, but I’ve been playing piano for 3 years and I’ve never tried composing music. I decided to watch some videos, and I think I’m gonna give it a try! Your video really helped, really straightforward and easy to follow! You just gained a subscriber, thanks a lot 🖤🥰

[@Carlo99yehey]

goodluck, im on the same situation as you too, i actually composed 2 songs already, but they use really basic elements (:

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She reminds me of Snow White from Once Upon a Time lol

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So true! I think that EVERY time I watch her videos!

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too

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Your right :0

[@ellenamorton8728]

I’ve been waiting to see a comment of someone mention this!!

[@Samuva_2002]

Lol

[@williamclark9743]

Wow. As an aspiring singer/songwriter, I've been struggling with ways to come up with fresh melodies and this is a fantastic tool.

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I love that part where you do that small twist to avoid making the song boring. It’s awesome!

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[@jeffreyredmond2242]

i am trying to find the melody for a song i wrote and this melody has the exact mood and tone i have been searching for

[@ludameri1384]

Thanks for this amazing tutorial. The fact that this is the exact type of music I like to play and the fact that it's all explained so easily is pure gold.

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Wow I’m a piano player and sometimes it makes me want to compose peace’s but this is just amazing thanks 😊

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[@brb8407]

as a visual artist appropriating music, that “color pallete” comparison actually really helped.

[@bestguitar11]

I've watched countless videos about how to get started writing melodies. Yours is the only video that actually advised me how to start.

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The video and the comment section is the best place for a fresh new lover of music......like me😍😍.....i am trying to understand music....and i found i am not the only one finding it difficult....so comforting 😂

[@davidgyedu6508]

wow her melodies are very precise and simple. What an amazing teacher

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This tutorial is pure gold. A masterstroke of simplicity and elegance.

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I just discover your channel yesterday and i got to say i'm really glad ! Thank you !

[@ilyha6284]

Iam literally speechless at the melody you played. Its extremely beautiful❤️

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I’m so thankful for your videos. I’ve been self teaching myself for about a year now and these videos are really helping me achieve my goals of where I want to be. Thank you so much ❤️

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To get fluent enough on the piano so I can express myself in my own creative way. I don’t have any interest in reading sheet music so you truly make this dream possible for me

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[@frasquito2382]

You’re a great teacher! Thank you for this lesson. It’s so helpful and timely, as I’m writing my second song!

[@OpentheWordMinistry]

I write my own songs and learning how to play the piano but what you said has inspired me to learn creating a mood and playing melodies. I feel like I need so much help but thank you though.

[@PraneetTulshyan]

love how you explain and relate to music as a feeling, an emotion.. a connection

[@thorified7904]

You are an amazing teacher. Just feels right and sounds great.

[@fishzebra]

Learning major pentatonic formula really helps me improvise, from there its easy to add a little spice from other modes especially ionian and mixolydian but also that sweet lydian passing. So much easier than the full major scale which also locks you into it

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This is great fun! Music is not just about playing something already there. It's also about creation. What a wonderful world.

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[@bulantut]

I like how you are explaining the feels on each notes.

[@MandyPatrick_AspiringSinger]

I love how this sounds. I'm a piano player but never wrote a song before. This will be my first song written with my piano

[@kepreehamilton9402]

I go to music and art school for piano and I can't seem to stop struggling with music. I have so many ideas for song, its just insane I can't express them

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You can tell you love teaching because the energy and passion comes out with your playing. Thank you

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When you played that Bm with the D (1:40), it made me realize how complicated and beautiful the piano is.

[@donwood7700]

Excellent ideas! I play handbells and I put together my first arrangement. And I would like to create an original. You have helped to get started! Thanks, Don

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New subscriber-- I cannot thank you enough. This video helped me soooo much. In 6 minutes, my playing improved. I will continue to tune in to your videos. You are a brilliant teacher!

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You are really good. Thank you

[@lionart5230]

Damn, you just play some chords with key or two and I already feel bliss. Piano is really magical instrument!

[@strategicpeoples2973]

Another awesome lesson you have me playing ideas on a piano 🎹 for the first time

[@pillowjones]

The 2nd or 9th is actually my favorite to use in creating melodies.. Such a beautiful note in the scale/chord. I personally would never consider it to be just a “passing note”. Great tutorial overall though! #Subscribed 🙌🏾

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I couldn’t Wright background music for my songs. I was so lost. But after watching this video I figured it out. Thank you for making such an amazing helpful video

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Hello! You motivated me to creat a song…. Thank you for helping me! Imma ask my piano teacher to help me working my voice and then i should find lyrics… I really enjoy your videos! Thanks again for helping

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Amazing tip of playing the scale over each chord. Thanks!

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Such a helpful video, I’ve been recording music for almost 4 years, but have just recently began creating all of the instrumentals myself. This video is fantastic for a beginner such as myself!

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This video helped me with my whole life... I was playing piano since I was 5. And I never knew if I wanted to write songs or do something else, like be a doctor or idk. After I saw this video I realised, what I really wanna do...

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[@AnnaëlleD]

Very good video. This simple exercice makes me feel good while improvising around progressions. I usually play chords in a boring manner. But you made me remember arpeggios are cool things to start a melodic line. With inversions, I can play with ascending apreggios and descending arpeggios to give more "structure" to what I'm playing. It's hard to explain (at least in English for a French woman). And then I started to add additional notes to "chain" the I V vi IV progression... Thank you for bringing pleasure back to my practice. I really enjoy your channel! Keep it going!!! :-D Love from France

[@rahhimwilliams801]

Awesome lobe your tutorial you all taught me so much I just want to say thanks and continue making these awesome videos

[@freddiecruiseofficial]

Just finding the right melody sounds beautiful

[@polyphonicgroove]

I've watched a lot of these types of melody writing videos....but this one is actually a very helpful and informative video. Well done....thank you for this instruction.

[@trixciaroygbivmorada894]

I've done that before and I'm gonna do it again! Thanks for this!

[@theadventurea]

Hey, i am a beginner.. started playing since two years, now i find myself as a composer but I don’t know how to complete my melody and I don’t know what to use to save my melody and improve it, this video is also helpful for me thank you, and i appreciate your usual support to us and i would love to see from you another video where we can use a useful application and easy to compose something with your explanation.

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Thanks! We'll do more videos on this for sure :)

[@lonewaariyo4919]

Ohh u explained very well n easy i really wanted to know how to write own melodies now i can create my own melodies... thanks a lot

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I feel so blessed to have found your channel straight away as a beginner! You're truly an amazing teacher, thank you for sharing your know how!!!

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You are the best piano teacher on the planet! You make everything simple yet beautiful You helped me a lot with your techniques and as you always advise i always try to play around with everything i learn from you and the results are amazing ,countless, and beautiful. You once said:”the options are endless” and it’s exactly what change my idea about playing the piano and stopped me from quitting i guess. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge online

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I’ve learned so much from you, you’ve made playing the piano enjoyable again. Thank you so much.

[@bengotagun]

Most helpful melody writing video I've ever watched. Thank you!

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This was so helpful! I've been looking for something like this forever! I'm so glad that this popped up in my recommendations

[@thefilthytruthexposed1587]

All of these are great ideas. Playing around with rhythm, gives it that unique quality. I like playing with notes just off the key or even a harmonic minor scale progression.

[@hqiu6828]

A great lesson as always! The 1-6-5-4 chord progression sounds beautiful and emotional!

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Yes!!! Also known as the number system. If you key into it you will see the bigger picture of music... http:/www.soundcloud.com/determinology

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Fantastic lesson. I have to get my keyboard out and put my guitar on hold. This inspired a whole new thing inside me. Thank you

[@realessence]

Simple and effective. The melody is so pretty and sentimental in a good way.

[@riav6724]

This is so inspiring and I felt magical when I played it. You are a wonderful teacher!

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You are the best piano teacher. 🤗

[@Thypoon89]

I came for knowledge but I am leaving with peace in my mind. So soothing. Good job

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this is so helpful realizing the perfect choice of notes! im not a pianist but into guitars. really opened my mind on choosing the best sounding notes on doing my own riffs. kudos!

[@red_evans]

I'm a beginner beginner piano I much prefer guitar but I wanted to start writing songs with more instruments this helped so much thank you

[@chetan19891]

you've understood it so well that you explained it in such a simple way.. just what I needed for uplifitng my songs. :-) god bless KZbin and you!!

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Wow,you are awesome because I already make a song following your easy and simple way.

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right now i can’t even play one key without touching the other 2 next to it , but i will learn one day 💪🏻 great video 👑

[@theprofit1935]

I'm not a beginner but this helps a lot. It sounds so lovely 😍

[@bwenith]

thankyou so much! you are an amazing teacher! please keep on making content for future composers! youre great!

[@davidroberts3086]

Just found this and it’s helpful as I am in the middle of trying to write a short melody over a progression and didn’t know how to start. I agree with all the positive comments you get you’re fabulous at making it easy and interesting. Would like to see more on composition and help with music as part of my quest to write some songs that hit the heart strings xx

[@DjTheUnderdog]

Hella more confident in writing melodies now thank you so much you blessed soul 😩👏🏾🙏🏽

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This is going to help me get started on my piece for a project that I am about to make. Thank you!

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