Berklee Guide Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves & proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through proven tool & techniques you will learn to write interesting melodies how melodic rhythm influences rhyme what makes harmony progress & the many dynamic relationships between melody & harmony. This clear & 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 & Mc Cartney Diane Warren Robert Palmer & 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 & a great addition to any general theory course of any level. Use the tools presented in this book to help fine-tune your craft & start writing hits!