How To Write A Melody To A Chord Progression. Hookpad will show you the notes that create either a stable or a more dissonant sound. Then, have the students write chords that reflect that mood.
Hookpad will show you the notes that create either a stable or a more dissonant sound. Others start with the chord progression, and others begin with the melody. Next, see if the mood of the song is happy, sad, uplifting, reflective, mad, or whatever.
Note that especially on beats with a strong stress, chord tones are used.
These kinds of things can tell you what kind of melody you need to write. Then, have the students write chords that reflect that mood. Try taking the chord progresssion to the verse, or the chorus of a song you like, fiddle with a couple of the chords, change the key, change the feel of the tune, and write a new melody with different lyrics, and see if you can't come up with a completely new song. As shown in the picture.