I would like to write a song

A good way to form melody lines is to use traditional song patterns, such as these: If you feel you can’t sing that well but you play an instrument, you can also use your instrument to try out the melody lines. The keyboard is a great instrument to use to pick out notes for your song.

Use a ghost melody to inspire the song. Sometimes a melody will pop into your head, fully formed, but sometimes you have to work a little harder. Practice singing the melody of a hit song, then fooling around with the melody to make it your own.

Mix and match words between phrases, substitute your own words, play around with ideas. Try to come up with at least one phrase that makes you want to write a song. Keep looking for more phrases until you have something you like.

Faster rhythms and beats work best for upbeat or chaotic songs, like techno and punk rock music. Sad or emotional songs, like pop and country songs, usually have slower rhythms and beats. If your song doesn’t fit into any of those categories, you can try a mid-tempo approach, which is typical for classic rock music.