The 4 Critical Parts to Writing a Melody

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A practical melody-writing lesson covering contour, rhythm, motif development and the melody's relationship to harmony, composed step by step at the piano rather than stated as rules.

What you'll learn

Teaches four critical parts of writing a melody.

Video by Michael New, played through YouTube's embedded player.

Part of All my Music Lessons (in chronological order)

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