How To: Write a simple tonal melody with music theory

Write a simple tonal melody with music theory

Knowing music theory never hurt anyone—not Bach, not Chopin, not Schoenberg. Even if you fancy yourself a musical iconoclast, the better you know the rules of music, the better equipped you'll be to break them down the line. In this free video music theory lesson, you'll learn how to generate a simple melody line using music theory. For more information, including a very thorough overview, watch this helpful musician's guide.

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Thank you so much for this video! I am getting ready for an audition and I need to compose a short tonal melody and this is exactly what I needed! Thanks!

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