I have only recently started to compose tunes, as opposed to songs. When the words for songs come, they usually are accompanied by the tune.

When doing the tunes, I just keep doodling away until I am happy with it. This can be for 2 or 3 hours at a time and by the time I am happy with it, every one else in the house, including the dog and cats, are hiding under beds.

It always amazes me how much the detail of the tune matters to the composer and how little notice anyone else seems to take. Even to the point of not even noticiing if it is a jig or a reel, or whatever?

I seem to find 'hornpipes' quite easy and have no idea why that should be?

I think the best part is coming up with the titles, as you can call it what you want.