
Master the bass plus melody technique to create your main theme, anchoring harmony with a left-hand bass (often in octaves) and a right-hand melody, using piano with ensemble strings.
Develop your ear for melodies and themes by listening closely and analyzing professional productions, focusing on tempo, instruments, sound mix, playing style, expression, and intervals.
Learn to craft uplifting, lighthearted melodies using the major scale and major chords (D, G, A) at uptempo 140 BPM. Focus on strong notes in these chords and avoid dissonance.
Learn to craft action and energy melodies using fast tempos, short rhythmic notes, and percussive grooves. Emphasize accented articulations, dynamic stabs, repetitions, and grace notes to heighten energy.
Craft power and strength in melodies using 90–120 bpm, notes below middle C, long notes with high dynamics, layered brass and strings, and focused voice leading with restrained intervals.
Study the Shire theme from The Lord of the Rings, analyzing a 1-4-5 major harmony and high melodic lines for solo flute and violin.
Discover how leading melodies, bass, and harmony interact in a multi-layered arrangement, using unison, octaves, and counter melody to shape intro and chorus dynamics.
Your Journey in Melody
Do you want to become a master of writing and creating memorable melodies in music composition? Do you want to be able to compose anything from beautiful lyrical melodies, to energy-lifting, inspiring and adventurous themes, to powerful and mighty motifs. Hello Composers, Mike here. And I will take you on a learning journey and adventure, where you will learn the secrets to create amazing and memorable melodies for your music.
YOU WILL:
Master the Foundations and Guidelines
Learn the Sounds, Styles & Colors
Gain Practical Tips & Insights
You will also get lots of live examples, breakdowns and demonstrations, as well as several opportunities to practice what you learn, so that you will truly master the knowledge you gain.
Melodies...Most people will say that it is the most important element of music. And it is indeed the main spotlight that guides the listeners attention, and leads the action of your music story.
Now, here is your most important lesson:
Melodies are the focus of music. Without leading melodies your music will take the backseat, and be pushed into the background. Which can for example be great for writing music to a specific scene of a movie where the music must be there only to complement the emotional vibe of the picture, while not drawing attention to itself. Now, for the vast majority of music, especially the kind of music you listen to on its own...you really need a leading melody to grab the listeners attention, and make him want to complete your story. The melodies have the potential of carrying so much emotional power. The expressiveness and human character of a good melody, it is truly the reason why melodies are the element of music that people remember the most.
MY STORY AND JOURNEY
My name is Mike, and I am a composer.
Just. Like. You. =)
I started making music back in 1998. And I love to educate, motivate, and inspire creative people, like yourself.
NOW TAKE ACTION!
So I ask you again. Do you want to become a master of melody in music composition. If your answer is yes. Take action, and begin your adventure, right now!