Another Way to Build Scales and Melodies

About this episode

This episode explores innovative methods for creating scales and melodies in music composition.

Creating scales and melodies isn't new—but the **way** you do it changes everything. *COURSES* 🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic 🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY 🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL *FIND ME ON* 🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/ 📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG 🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/ 🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/ 00:00 Intro 00:24 Creating the Scale 01:19 Figuring Out the Chords 02:14 Creating the Melody 02:45 The Harmonization Process - Bass First 03:12 Filling in the Chords 04:24 Creating a Melody Using Interval Relationships 05:45 Harmonizing the Melody - Free Harmonization 06:26 Final Thoughts #musictheory #songwritingtips #compositiontips #musicproducer #intervals #melody #creativeprocess

People in this episode

Host: Pedro Murino Almeida

Topics covered

• music theory
• scales
• melodies
• harmonization
• composition

Keywords

• music theory
• songwriting tips
• composition tips
• intervals
• melody
• creative process

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond Music Theory

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