: Try setting a "one note" restriction at first, focusing solely on the rhythm and tempo (e.g., 60 BPM in 4/4 time) before adding more notes.
Every great piece starts with a small musical idea called a —a short fragment of just a few notes. The Idea : Hum a simple melody that comes naturally to you. classic
: Create a contrasting section that is faster, slower, or in a different key. : Try setting a "one note" restriction at
: Bring back the original theme to "tie everything up in a bow". classic
: Write a 4-bar phrase (the "question") followed by a second 4-bar phrase (the "answer") that resolves the first one.