Posts tagged “arrangement”
May 24, 2026
How to write a counter melody that adds depth
A counter melody adds depth by contrasting your main line in rhythm, register and timbre. Six steps to write one that reads as a new layer, not a copy.
May 11, 2026
How to write cinematic chord progressions for any emotion
Simple cinematic chord progressions in A minor and C major, one for each emotion and no theory needed, for heroic, hopeful, lonely, grieving and epic moods.
May 1, 2026
How to turn a great loop into a full EDM song
Turn an EDM loop into a finished track: map the song form, build energy by adding and dropping elements, smooth transitions with automation, and use space.
Apr 10, 2026
How to arrange a song by ear: the ear-first method
Ear-first arrangement builds a song by listening to what comes next, not by rote rules. Loop eight bars, hear the gap, and change two elements at a time.