Step 4: Melody
For the melody, it's really up to you to make it sound good. This is where the real creativity is needed.
All I can do for you is give you tips.
Tip 1: Make most of the notes within your chord scheme. (I marked this)
Tip 2: Don't be afraid to place the same note more than once
Tip 3: Try to sing it.
Tip 4: Try to stay within 1 octave
Tip 5: Try to balance variation and repetition. Lean towards variation.
A melody can look as simple as this
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BTW, If you're wondering what the arrow means, it means if you have to, move a note from your chord up an octave.
For the melody, it's really up to you to make it sound good. This is where the real creativity is needed.
All I can do for you is give you tips.
Tip 1: Make most of the notes within your chord scheme. (I marked this)
Tip 2: Don't be afraid to place the same note more than once
Tip 3: Try to sing it.
Tip 4: Try to stay within 1 octave
Tip 5: Try to balance variation and repetition. Lean towards variation.
A melody can look as simple as this
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BTW, If you're wondering what the arrow means, it means if you have to, move a note from your chord up an octave.