Author : Russell Lowell Robinson
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 9780769285627
This is a great how-to book for all songwriters. Russ has carefully presented step-by-step directions and guidelines for putting creative musical ideas on paper. The material is presented in a workbook style, allowing the reader to compose as they read, creating a very practical approach to a complicated process. This book is perfect for classroom instruction, amateur use, or professionals who want to sharpen their skills. It's easy!
Author : J. Scott Rudsenske
Publisher : Schirmer G Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,17 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780825672958
At last, an entertainment attorney offers up the honest truth about becoming a successful recording artist. This book is packed with solid information geared toward anyone who wants to become a musician. It's a terrific primer for parents of kids who are clamoring for music lessons or permission to go to a college of music.The book is divvied up into manageable chapters: practicing, recording your first demo, creating a promo kit, finding a manager, playing a showcase, and much more. This is the first book in the Music Business Made Simple series. These easy-to-digest handbooks cover everything one needs to know about the music business. The second book in the series, Be Your Own Music Mogul: Launch an Independent Record Label will be published in Spring 2005.
Author : graham huff
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 48,25 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1471731952
Songwriting made Simple is a step by step guide to writing and composing your own songs, from scratch: It cuts through the technical jargon of music theory, concentrating simply on what you need to know to write songs. The book assumes no previous knowledge of songwriting, music theory, or the ability to play a musical instrument, although accomplished musicians will also find this a great book to learn songwriting. All that is required from you is lots of enthusiasm and the time to think and practice the art.
Author : Andrea Stolpe
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,88 MB
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 1495029603
(Berklee Guide). Learn to write songs! This book presents the basic concepts of popular songwriting, such as song construction, creativity techniques, melodic and harmonic development, how to write memorable lyrics, and other core topics. Hands-on exercises make it practical, and the accompanying recording illustrates the concepts for those who don't yet read music.
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Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
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ISBN : 9781457401091
Author : Rikky Rooksby
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 33,82 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879306113
Explains how to create songs to be played on guitar, including advice on such basics of songwriting as structure, rhythm, melody, and lyrics.
Author : Jane Edwards
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1009 pages
File Size : 17,55 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Music
ISBN : 0199639752
Music therapy is growing internationally to be one of the leading evidence-based psychosocial allied health professions to meet needs across the lifespan. This is a comprehensive text on this topic. It presents exhaustive coverage of music therapy from international leaders in the field
Author : Jack Perricone
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 10,85 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780634006388
Discover songwriting techniques from the hit makers! This comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets of hit songs, examining them, and revealing why they succeed. Learn to write memorable melodies and discover the dynamic relationships between melody, harmony, rhythm, and rhyme. Fine-tune your craft and start writing hits!
Author : Ed Bell
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,11 MB
Release : 2020-09-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781733375009
Once upon a time, there wasn't a song. Then, sometime later, there was. "How the $&%! did that happen?" you might ask. How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck) is the definitive, no-nonsense and 100% beginner-proof guide to writing original songs. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced songwriter looking to improve your songwriting process, How to Write a Song... walks you through a powerful, stimulating but simple process you can use to create great songs, time after time. It's not a formula. It's not a songwriting 'method'. You'll craft every single note and word of your song. You'll write in any style you like. Meanwhile, you'll learn not just what to do but why you're doing it - so you can use those skills in every other song you create. You'll be guided step-by-step through how to find a great song idea, how to choose an effective title, how to craft a solid lyric, how to write catchy melodies and grooves, and how to combine all of those parts effectively into a complete song. And best of all, literally all you need get started is some basic experience on piano or guitar, or with a Digital Audio Workstation like Logic, Ableton or GarageBand. Everything else is inside.
Author : Pat Pattison
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2009-12-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 1599631660
The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover: • How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners • Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes • Ways to use repetition as an asset • How to successfully manipulate meter • Instruction for matching lyrics with music • Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles • Advice for working with a co-writer • And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
