Claude Melin’s *Chansons de gestes* explores the intimate relationship between music and calligraphy. Drawing on his experience as a composer and visual artist, Melin presents a series of short pieces that pair musical motifs with handwritten gestures, inviting readers to consider how rhythm and line intersect on the page. The book combines illustrative examples of calligraphic forms with musical excerpts, offering insight into the creative process that bridges auditory and visual expression. While primarily a work of artistic reflection, it also serves as a modest guide for anyone interested in experimenting with the synergy of sound and script.