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#1 Tips for creating melodies

Coming up with a memorable melody is key to writing a decent song, yet this part of the process is often the hardest hurdle to overcome. Melodies can be elusive creatures – sometimes they appear fully-formed when you least expect it, other times you can stare at a blank screen for hours with no ideas.

That’s why we’re bringing you this regular new series designed to simplify the songwriting process. If you’ve ever been in the situation described above, you’ll be glad to know there are a few tricks you can use to unstick things. Starting with a blank page, here are a few ideas to

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