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And sometimes I just play around, making up some riff until I get something I like and think sounds cool. And then I kind of hear the riff/riffs that follows as I play. |
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May 22 2009, 04:26 PM
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Personally i would start with what you want it sound like then find an appropriate scale or chords for that sound (example: sad sound = minor scale). although sometimes certain riffs and songs just sorta write themselves while you're playing
 Although i think some instructors may be able to give better advice than this 
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Jun 7 2009, 04:07 PM
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Oups, it's written in general instructors board
so we all missed it, sorry! Composing is very complex process and there are many ways to achieve certain goals. You'll find many songs made of just few chords but with nice as sweet melody line. This can be achieved by putting chord progression at the beginning and then singing along. You can do it the other way around, you come up with the melody and then you find your chords. Very often these 2 methods are overlapping tho but it's not big deal as long as you're getting nice results. For making that kind of songs you don't have to be real theory master imo, you need good hearing/voice and basic knowledge of chords/keys. For more demanding stuff you do need better skills, theory knowledge etc.  -------------------- Youtube
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Jun 7 2009, 07:42 PM
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If you want to make some simple songs take a guitar, strumm couple of chords and sing a long nananana. When you find a good vocal line - record it. Write down some lyrics and there you have a song.
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