Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves, and proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through proven tool and techniques, you will learn to write interesting melodies, how melodic rhythm influences rhyme, what makes harmony progress, and the many dynamic relationships between melody and harmony. This clear and comprehensive approach to songwriting unlocks the secrets of popular songs, reveali...

• Melody: Some Basics
• Pitch
• Rhythm
• Tone Tendencies
• Symmetry / Assymetry
• Melody In Minor
• Melodic Outline: Melodic Corner
• Controlling The Speed Of Your Song
• Melodic Placement
• Builing Sections
• Development Techniques
• Form
• Functional Harmony And Harmonic Progression
• A Unified Theory Of Melody And Harmony
• Non-Chord Tones And Tensions
• Making Harmonic Choices
• Melody / Bass Relationships
• Harmony In Minor
• Additiona...