(Berklee Guide). 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, revealing what really makes them work. Examples of
great songs by such notable songwriters as Lennon and McCartney, Diane
Warren, Robert Palmer, and more, provide a close-up illustration of the
songwriting techniques employed by these masters of the industry. This
is the book used in Songwriting classes at Berklee College of Music. The
exercises provided make it a wonderful self-teaching manual and a great
addition to any general theory course of any level. Use the tools
presented in this book to help fine-tune your craft and start writing
hits!