How to Write Catchy Melodies

If you’re struggling to come up with melodies then this video should definitely be helpful for you. This has been probably the most requested topic that I’ve had since creating the channel. It’s a difficult video to make because depending on where you are as a producer and what kind of music you make you may have very different issues when coming up with melodies. In this video I’ll do my best to explain some tips and tactics that you can use to create melodies and make them good and catchy. This tutorial is mainly geared toward beginners, but I think it will be helpful to anyone struggling with melodies. Be sure to download the midi and text document to help you out. Download the midi chords and text file: Music Theory Basics for production: 3 Minor Scales Explained: 9 Things to Keep in Mind While Writing Melodies: 1. Keep it simple and short (in most cases) 2. Make sure your melodies are in the proper key and scale (use helpers or ghost notes if needed) 3. Start with chords and come up with your melody based on the chord progression 4. Make sure to use different length spaces or silences between notes in your melodies to make it more interesting 5. Use different length notes to make your melodies more interesting (remember to keep it simple for step 4 and 5) 6. Try to keep your melodies in the same octave for the most part 7. Try not to make giant leaps between two notes too often 8. Think of your melodies as a call and response (can work in some cases) 9. Chorus or hook melodies can be more effective if they are higher in pitch than the verses Download my free sample pack: My free ebook on getting better mixes: Facebook: Instagram: Twitch: Discord: #flstudio #tutorial #melodies