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There are two most common approaches to composing music. In the first case, harmony is written first, that is, to put it simply, a logical sequence of chords is created, which will later form the melody. In the second case, everything is exactly the opposite: the melody is written first, that is, a certain sequence of notes in accordance with the selected scale, and then harmonization occurs - suitable chords are selected for the melody. Let's consider both approaches using examples, delve into the nuances, and draw conclusions.