Why do some arrangements of notes make a good melody and some don't?

Question

A note by itself is not always particularly pleasant to hear. Why do some specific combinations of notes make a good, pleasant melody? Why are some people good at coming up with such pleasing arrangements? What skills are being used in that process?

Answer 1

It's a combination of learned skill and creativity. You need to be able to know the basics of a chord structure or progression to know what notes to use that would sound good! Not any note would sound good in a specific chord or progression. And the other aspect of a good melody comes with creativity, it's basically 'composing' and coming up with a combination of sounds and rhythm. Don't hesitate to contact me for any other questions or concerns regarding this or any music topic. Best regards.

Angel