When composing or improvising, it is all too easy to become overwhelmed by the enormity and complexity of what you are trying to achieve. I know I have the feeling of going nowhere or constantly going in circles when I compose or improvise.
The remedy is to stay focused. Have a clear idea of the message [...]
August 8, 2008
Staying focused
August 8, 2008
Chord tones
Once you have your chord progression set out, the next part is to lay an accompanying melody on top of it.
Your chord pattern will be in a certain key, and each step (chord) will help establish where the melody is going.
The most common method of doing things is by playing chord tones. Say, for instance, [...]
