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Step 4: Building the Melodic Structure
With your drums and bass in place, it’s time to introduce melodic elements. This phase is where you can let your creativity shine. Explore instruments within Ableton that fit the mid-range soundscape and experiment with melodies and chord progressions that resonate with the style you’re aiming for.
Make use of various vintage or modern sounds by auditioning them against your existing tracks. This could involve switching between different string or brass sounds to find the one that sits best within your mix. You can get quite creative here—consider turning the melodic sections of your beat into their own little compositions before blending them into the main piece.