You are overthinking chords 1/3 | The Songwriting Corner – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuzysu8SXmY

Summary

### Summary
The text is about finding the right notes for a melody by starting with the bass note and building a scale from there. It emphasizes that every scale has seven notes, but the number of notes in a melody can vary depending on individual creativity. The process involves listening to one’s ears and trying out different notes until the desired sound is achieved. The text also mentions how easy it is to find the right notes if one knows music theory or can recognize common scales like major scale.

Highlights

• 🎵 Key Takeaway: The process involves identifying notes from the melody and selecting a bass note that „sounds right.“ Filling in the chord is optional but can add complexity to your music. Practice helps in identifying notes quickly.
• 🎵 Three positions for chords to remember 🎶: 1. The 1-3-5, 2. The 1-4-6, and 3. The 1-3-6.

Key Takeaways

• 🎵 Essential Points: Establishing the foundation of a song requires understanding the roles of bass, melody, and their relationship. Choose a bass note by listening to your melody and finding a matching note on an instrument or by singing it yourself. Filling in the chord is optional; sometimes, just bass and vocals are enough.
• 🎵 Essential Points: The process involves identifying notes from the melody and selecting a bass note that „sounds right.“ Filling in the chord is optional but can add complexity to your music. Practice helps in identifying notes quickly.