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Problems matching melody to chord progression

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(@shimmer)
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This is what happens:
I come up with a chord progression Im happy with.
Then I try coming up with a melody over it using a some notes from a major scale or a pentatonic scale in the key that I think fits the progression.

doesnt sound right.

I try to come up with a melody using the root notes from the chords, sounds mundane.

Even harder is when I come up with a melody then try to come up with a chord progression.

I feel stuck, if anyone can help, Id really appreciate it. thanks


   
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(@metalwerk2)
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Are you sticking to standard chords or are you open to more exotic chords (dims augs slash etc)?

Also, what kinds of rhythms are you using? Standard 1, 1-2, 1-2-3?


   
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(@blaine)
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Learn the specific notes in the scales you are playing to come up up with chord progressions to melodies...

Blaine Adams


   
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