Arp and Lead help?
Hey there, I’m looking for a little help in regards to arps and leads in Melodic House. I’m currently working on a track that has:
3 chord (8 bar) progression played by a background pad
I have 1/8 arp playing during the intro and verse sections that I played into the drop. The arp is essentially playing the notes of the chord with an added note.
I was told that Arps usually are not enough alone and I should utilize a lead or melodic element over top of this specifically in the drop. However Every time I do this it sounds messy and competing with the 1/8 arp. I’m wondering if I’m missing something or should I switch the arp in the drop to just a melody?
Listening to other melodic house tracks it seems that they utilize just the arps or have a melodic element but it doesn’t compete with the arp. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.