How To Write Melodies Book (2nd Edition)

How To Write Melodies Book (2nd Edition)📚

Create Memorable Tunes for Your Songs

Revised and Updated Edition

The "How To Write Melodies" book, now in its revised and updated second edition, is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping songwriters create memorable and captivating tunes for their compositions. Melodies are often considered the soul of music, carrying a composition's identity and providing the vehicle for delivering lyrics. While crafting melodies might seem like a mystical and elusive process, this book demystifies the art, making it accessible and understandable.

Beginning with the fundamentals, the book covers essential aspects such as rhythm, intervals, scales, and harmony. It then progresses to more advanced techniques and creative approaches to melody writing. The book employs an engaging and accessible style to teach the art of melody composition.

One of the book's standout features is the inclusion of downloadable audio tracks accompanying every musical example. This multimedia approach allows aspiring songwriters to reinforce their understanding of melody through both visual notation and auditory perception.

With 192 pages of valuable content, "How To Write Melodies" serves as a comprehensive and indispensable resource for songwriters looking to unravel the secrets of melody composition and elevate their songwriting skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned songwriter, this book offers insights and techniques to enhance your craft. Author: Rikky Rooksby 

About the Author:

Rikky Rooksby is a guitar teacher, songwriter/composer, and writer on popular music. He is the author of How to Write Songs on Guitar (2000, revised 2009, 2020), Inside Classic Rock Tracks (2001), How to Write Guitar Riffs (2002, revised 2010, 2021), How to Write Chord Sequences (2003, revised 2011), Chord Master (2004, revised 2016), and countless other books. He has written entries on rock musicians for the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, and published interviews, reviews, and transcriptions in many music magazines. He is a member of the Society of Authors, Sibelius One, and the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society. Visit his website at www.rikkyrooksby.com for more information.