What makes a melody? Here, Jacob Collier shares the intervals, motifs, and structures behind iconic melodies, from “Amazing Grace“ to “Kumbaya.“ Then, he offers tips on creating your own tunes. For more, join Jacob on Skillshare:
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JACOB COLLIER MELODY QUICK JUMP MENU
00:00 Exploring Melodic Intervals
01:38 Tunes That Use Melodic Intervals
04:10 Variations on These Intervals
05:23 The Bridge Section
06:07 Repetition and Motifs
07:20 Creating Your Own Melody
11:34 Join Jacob on Skillshare
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ABOUT JACOB COLLIER
It’s not often one encounters an imagination with the depth and prolificacy of Jacob Collier’s. The London-based 28-year-old is dubbed by many as one of the most innovative musicians of his generation. In 2012, Jacob’s self-made YouTube videos achieved legendary status in the music world, attracting the praise of such luminaries as Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones, who manages Jacob to this day. Jacob’s debut album, In My Room, crafted entirely in his room at home, went on to win two Grammys. His success has led to musical collaborators and fans including the likes of Coldplay, John Mayer, Ty Dolla $ign, Tori Kelly, Daniel Caesar, Charlie Puth, Jessie Reyez, T-Pain, and SZA (to name a few).