How do you write music that sounds happy and upbeat?
Music that fills you with positive, uplifting energy, and makes you smile. And even though it may sound a bit “childish”, it still makes you feel good.
In fact, this is why happy and upbeat music is very much used in commercials. Because if you feel good when hearing the music in the ad, it increases the chances of you buying whatever product they advertise.
Of course, if your music have vocals, the lyrics are a huge part of what creates that happy and uplifting vibe.
But let’s focus on the actual music, sounds, harmonies, composition and arrangement that can lead to a happy and uplifting atmosphere:
7 Tips on How to make Happy Upbeat Music
- High Tempo (Faster BPM adds more energy = Uplifting)
- Major Key & Chords (Major harmonies = Feel Good Positive Vibes)
- Rhythmic Playing (Pulses, Arpeggios, Comping, Strumming etc.)
- Treble Instruments (Ukulele, Bells, High Flutes etc.)
- High Range Focus (High notes on piano etc.)
- Simple Melodies (Melodies that anyone can hum along to)
- Minimal Arrangements (Sparse and Focused Compositions)
Happy and upbeat music can be anything from silly, childlike tunes…to songs and music that makes you feel good, inspired and even wanting to dance.