Yes. There are no hard and fast rules but some well known and used-to forms of music. This will help to get started.
Once we have a form of music on the mind, then it is like a Blank-yet-Framed painting, waiting to get splashed on from those moody colors. The painter here is the Composer.
Considering the creative liberty in the process, we could break the frame and deform it. Also, can be thoughtful to ensure there is a hook to hang (on to) it.
Composing is fun and engaging. Jokes apart. We are either termed ‘The composer’ or ‘The decomposer’. The phrase ‘Jokes apart’ should have been here :). Likewise in music, misplaced elements can affect the flow and the intended impact can’t be achieved.
Composing music is an endless journey of learning by listening, imagining, creating and sharing.
Influence of adding lyrics to tunes/melodies
A melody, by itself, can communicate emotions. Lyrics are like adding a price tag to products. We all know some people won’t mind the price, while some do. Trying to equate the affordability to the tolerance level!
Let’s consider a tune.
Notes used in this tune are A, B, C, D, and E. This is the tune.
AEC AEC AECCBCDCBA
DD DDDD DDDDCDECA
Listen to this audio.
Now, let’s add lyrics to the same tune.
She dances
She dances
She dances to the rhythm of my heart
She dances
She dances
She dances to the rhythm of my heart
And falls…
And falls.. in love…
And falls.. in love again and again…
She dances
She dances
She dances to the rhythm of my heart
She dances
She dances
She dances to the rhythm of my heart
Now it sounds like this with the lyrics. Listen to the audio.
Glad for showing your interest and coming till the end of this post.
If you are planning to compose music, Happy Composing!
Gift yourself or a loved one, a musical instrument, and a mic.