Crafting disturbing melodies and themes
In the realm of horror music, crafting disturbing melodies and themes is paramount to conveying fear, unease, and tension. In this recipe, we’ll explore techniques for composing haunting melodies and motifs using minor scales, dissonant intervals, unresolved progressions, and a unique approach involving finding four notes that reply to each other. These elements will allow you to evoke a chilling and unsettling atmosphere in your horror music compositions using FL Studio:
Getting ready
- Minor scales: Begin by selecting a minor scale as the foundation for your melodies. The natural minor scale (Aeolian mode) is a popular choice due to its inherently somber and melancholic character. In FL Studio, you can use the piano roll to set your project to a minor key.
- Dissonant intervals: Dissonant intervals such as minor seconds, major sevenths, tritones, and augmented fourths create tension and unease in your melodies. These intervals...
