The Songwriter's Workshop: Melody: Theory

A fully comprehensve guide to writing melody for the novice or seasoned songwriter alike. This exhaustive study breaks down the process of composing effective and poignant melodies for your songs whatever your style or orpurpose. Disciplines considered include:Rhythm and phrasing ideasSong sections and formal constructionComposing melodies over and against chord progressionsLots of unusual or characteristc tonalitiesincluding diatonic modes blues scales and more exotic harmoniesWriting melodies against basslines and riffsFull explanation of the theory and jargon is provided for those with no previous formal music theory making thiscomplete and highly intuitive guide accessible for all.