you may find some help at these sites.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=how+to+change+a+melody+into+an+arrangement&btnG=Google+Search
5 ways to change a melody to an arrangement
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plkN40lY0Ps
Nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plkN40lY0Ps
Nice.