Exercises in Melody Writing: A Systematic Course of Melodic Composition, Designed for the Use of Young Music Students, Chiefly as A Course of Exercise Collateral with the Study of Harmony

Percy Goetschius

Published by G. Schirmer, 1900

Language: English

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1st Edition - 1900 (Schirmer), GOOD. No marks in text. Previous owners name and address on front free end paper. Wear on cloth covers. Binding is tight and square. 126 pages : music ; 27 cm. . . . . . A foundational pedagogical text designed to guide young music students through the principles and practice of melodic composition, particularly as a complement to the study of harmony. The book offers a systematic series of exercises structured to build habits essential for composing effective melodies, emphasizing both the theoretical and practical aspects of melodic writing. The book begins with basic concepts, instructing students on constructing melodies using the major scale in both regular, stepwise (diatonic) and exceptional movements. Goetschius provides detailed chapters on the use of essential tones, scale lines, chord lines, and the principles of rhythm and phrase construction. The text is supplemented with copious musical examples, practical drills, and guidance for inventing original melodies. Students are encouraged to persistently practice until the habits of good melodic writing are ingrained, with exercises designed to cover at least a full year of study.? This book was widely adopted as a standard teaching tool in early 20th-century American music education and remains valued for its clear, methodical approach to melody creation. It is frequently referenced alongside Goetschius's other influential treatises, and its structured progression makes it ideal for both classroom use and individual study by aspiring composers.

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Exercises in Melody Writing: A Systematic Course of Melodic Composition, Designed for the Use of Young Music Students, Chiefly as A Course of Exercise Collateral with the Study of Harmony

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G. Schirmer

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1900

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English

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1st Edition

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