147 ways to write a melody

1. What is an easy way to compose a melody?
2. Is it possible to write an original melody?

What is an easy way to compose a melody?

How to Write a Melody: 9 Tips for Writing Memorable Melodies

1. Follow chords. ...
2. Follow a scale. ...
3. Write with a plan. ...
4. Give your melodies a focal point. ...
5. Write stepwise lines with a few leaps. ...
6. Repeat phrases, but change them slightly. ...
7. Experiment with counterpoint. ...
8. Put down your instrument.

Is it possible to write an original melody?

Therefore it's almost impossible to write a melody that does not use some of the same sequence of notes and intervals as something that has already been written. Furthermore, we are all influenced on a subconscious level by all the melodies we have heard in our lifetime.