Composing Metal Melodies and Harmonies

A great melody is one of the most important ingredients in writing a memorable song or piece of music. It’s the melody that catches your attention and stays in your head long after the song is done playing. The best melodies are often very simple to play or sing. Writing them is where the real challenge lies.
Join Eyal Levi (Audiohammer Studios, DAATH) and his guest Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter) for their half-day follow up to Mastering Metal Songwriting. This class, which is the perfect addition to Eyal’s Mastering Metal Songwriting, will cover more songwriting ground – teaching you the basics of melodies, how to write them, place them and evaluate them.. Whether you are an accomplished musician or just starting out, this course will answer all your questions related to composing harmonies and melodies in a metal context.
You'll learn how to construct a melody, how melodies and harmonies interact, call and response, countermelodies, what to do when your melody isn't working, key signature changes, how to create tension and resolution, and more.

Segment 1 - 7 Pre-Show
Segment 1 - Active Listening with Examples
Segment 2 - Melody Exercises
Segment 3 - Chord Progression Exercises
Segment 4 - Insight on Song Structure with Ryan Clark
Thanks + Credits
Segment 5 - Contrast within Melodies
Segment 6 - Live Recording with Ryan Clark
Segment 7 - Song Critiques
Segment 1 - 7 Wrap-Up