Exercises in Melody Writing: A Systematic Course of Melodic Composition (1900) is a comprehensive guide to the art of writing melodies, written by acclaimed American composer and music educator Percy Goetschius. The book is designed to provide a step-by-step approach to the creation of melodies, covering topics such as rhythm, harmony, form, and counterpoint. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the basics of melody...