Places a particular emphasis on composition, including melodic composition and writing for orchestral instruments. It also contains definitions of terms used to describe a melody or piece of music. Contents: Melodic Decorations; Figured Bass; Writing For Keyboard; Harmonising Melodies; Harmonising A Melody By Adding A Bass Part And Figuring It; Melody Writing; Writing for Orchestral Instruments; Melodic Composition In More Modern Style; General Exercises; Definition Of The Terms Used To Describe A Melody Or A Piece of Music.