How to begin putting chords on variable melody?

1. How do you set chords in a melody?
2. Do you start with chords or melody?
3. How do you come up with chords and melodies?

How do you set chords in a melody?

Adding Chords to a Melody: the 3 Easy Steps

1. Identify the time signature;
2. choose the song's key;
3. choose chords based mainly on melody notes that occur on strong beats.

Do you start with chords or melody?

You can almost always tell the songs that started with chords: the melodies tend to sit around one or two notes as the chords change underneath. By focusing first on melody, you are more likely to imagine more interesting melodic shapes, including leaps, a climactic high point, and a better use of vocal range.

How do you come up with chords and melodies?

How to write a Melody over Chords

1. Strike a chord. In basic terms, a chord is made up of multiple notes, played simultaneously. ...
2. Pass it on. Tension might not sound like something you want in a melody, but it's often the key to success. ...
3. New World Order. Watch the above video again. ...
4. You hum it, I'll play it. ...
5. Roll the dice.