Tips+to+writing+a+melody

Tips to writing a melody


 * 1) Choose a form ( In this case it is the 32 bar form)
 * 2) Avoid large skips and dissonant intervals such as augment and diminished intervals.
 * 3) Think of where you want your melody to go and the resting places in the melody
 * 4) If you use a large skip change direction with a step in the opposite direction.
 * 5) Leading tones should resolve to the tonic.
 * 6) Make the melody singable. Sometimes simple rhythms work best.
 * 7) Use repetition and contrast in the melodies.
 * 8) Have someone listen to your melody and asked them what they like and dislike.
 * 9) Selecting a title for your melody can sometimes help you in getting started.
 * 10) Listen to melodies that you enjoy and see what there is about the tune that makes you enjoy listening to it.
 * 11) Have Fun!!!!  J