are there common techniques to make a piano version of a song that has very little musical content?

1. How do you turn a song into a piano?
2. How do I find the melody of a song?
3. How can I improve my piano melody?

How do you turn a song into a piano?

Go into a parallel key (E minor → E major here) Play around with chords that have the same root (like Esus here instead of Em) Play around with chords that have similar notes (similar to using chord inversions) and omit notes therefrom if they don't fit the key.

How do I find the melody of a song?

How Can You Pick Out the Melody? Chances are, you'll be able to identify a melody by listening to the song. Our ears are naturally able to hear higher pitches better than lower pitches, and as such, many songs are constructed so the melody is played at a higher pitch than the other elements of the song.

How can I improve my piano melody?

If you're looking to craft better melodies for your own songs, there are many proven songwriting tips to help you in this pursuit.

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.