Music composition?

Question

Is there like a key step or something at the very beginning of composition for music? Or a specific order to write the music (EG: melody first, accompaniment next?) or just anything that makes composition a little easier?

Answer 1

It depends on what's easier for you. There are some composers who hear chord progressions first and then derive a melody out of them, but others start with a melody and then work out countermelodies and harmonies and chord progressions around that.

Good luck!

Answer 2

For vocal pieces, you'll always find it much easier to write the lyric first. The lyric informs the mood, which informs the style -- hence, as you write the lyric you'll also start hearing a melody and rhythm scheme.

Accompaniments should always come after the vocal melody. Though the accompaniment is a vital partner in creating the proper atmosphere, writing it first can often lead to the melody sounding like what it is -- an afterthought.

Answer 3

Like the previous person said, it really depends on the person. I usually write the chord progression first, then the lyrics and melody together, but there are no rules. Write from your heart! Try out a few different formulas and see what feels the best.

Answer 4

It depends on a lot of things....which do you hear first the melody or the lyrics ???? Sometimes you get a melody in your head and the words come later....and other times the words come and then you work on the music and see what works....yep it's as simple as that, good luck to you, I wish you would have said what instrument that you played !!!!!!!!

Answer 5

One important thing is to keep two "scrapbooks", one for fragments of lyrics you write, but aren't complete, another of musical bits ( part of a melody, rhythmic idea, etc) that also aren't complete. Sometimes you can go back and use these, and it can save you time.