Writing melodies with different verses

1. Can verses have different melodies?
2. How do you write a verse melody?
3. Do verses in a song use the same melody and text each time?
4. What are the 4 types of melody?

Can verses have different melodies?

Song verses commonly repeat like the chorus. However, songs can have one or more different verses. Compared to a chorus, verses have different lyrics on each repetition but keep the same melody. Whereas the lyrical and instrumental elements of a chorus generally remain the same.

How do you write a verse melody?

1. Make a simple line drawing. Remember that melodies are memorable if they have a simple, distinctive shape. ...
2. Create a Melody That Follows That Shape. The melody needs to fit the chord progression you're working with. ...
3. Move the Melody Higher. ...
4. Create Contrast For the Third Phrase. ...
5. Repeat the First Phrase.

Do verses in a song use the same melody and text each time?

Each verse usually employs the same melody (possibly with some slight modifications), while the lyrics usually change for each verse. The chorus (or "refrain") usually consists of a melodic and lyrical phrase that repeats.

What are the 4 types of melody?

• Color Melodies, i.e. melodies that sound pretty.
• Direction Melodies, i.e. melodies that go somewhere.
• Blends, i.e. melodies that use both color AND direction.