Q&A for How to Put a Tune to Song Lyrics

Finding the tune for a ballad depends largely on the kind of ballad you're trying to put together. A rock ballad, for example, would be different from a traditional British ballad. Check out the wikiHow for how to Write a Ballad.

You can teach yourself with online videos or get a teacher to give you lessons.

To make melody creation easier, begin by using only major keys. You can also find short, rhyming poems to help you develop suitable lyrics.

Experiment with various chords and chord progressions, utilizing online resources or music theory guides for inspiration. You can also compose your own unique progressions to best complement your song's theme and vocal style.

A tune is the melody of a song, the main musical line that you can easily recognize and hum. For instance, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "The Alphabet Song" share the same tune.