Motifs and Chords: The Fast and Easy Way to Make Music

Start with a simple repeating pattern, then add different chords underneath to create different sounds. Explored in major and minor.

By Jake Lizzio · Signals Music Studio · 700,000+ subscribers on YouTube

Learn a simple, effective, and versatile technique for writing music. Start with a melodic motif, build chords underneath it, then modify and reharmonize to create complete pieces.