Going back to that book I refered to in my last thread, i have a few more questions. First question is about melodic phrases. The book gave a tip and said: "Of all the short melodies within a composition, and there should be more than one" What does that mean? Does it mean using the original motif in the verse differently than in the chorus? Does it mean writing a melodic phrase(s) for one part of a composition and writing melodic phrase(s) for a different part of the piece? (should the melody in the chorus be different than the melody in the verse, for example)
One last question (not pertaining to the book)
I know that melody is important because it's the part people remember, but can you write a piece with no motif or phrase even though the song might sound as if you took the time to come up with a melody or motif. What I mean is that, can you just sit down and write something with out coming up with the aforementioned mofit and phrases?
Thanks.
One last question (not pertaining to the book)
I know that melody is important because it's the part people remember, but can you write a piece with no motif or phrase even though the song might sound as if you took the time to come up with a melody or motif. What I mean is that, can you just sit down and write something with out coming up with the aforementioned mofit and phrases?
Thanks.
