Download or read book Melody written by Rikky Rooksby and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melody is the true heart of music, often inspired by nothing more than the songwriter's muse. Yet melody can be learned. This book teaches the art of melody and how to write effective tunes. Starting from basics, it covers the essentials – rhythm, intervals, scales, and harmony – and builds to offer a wealth of advanced techniques and tricks. Every musical example in the book has an audio track, allowing musicians to increase their awareness of melody through both sight and sound.