Need advice for the chords for a composed melody

1. How do you know which chords fit a melody?
2. How do you start a composing melody?

How do you know which chords fit a melody?

Finding chords for your melody, steps to follow:

1. Try to transpose the melody to a scale you know well.
2. Try to find your bass notes first.
3. Start with the root note (of the scale).
4. Many progressions start or end with the root note (tonic).
5. After finding a fitting bass progression, build chords on it.

How do you start a composing 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.