Author : Robin Frederick
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780982004005
Discover the melody and lyric writing techniques of today's top songwriters. Learn why their songs are so successful. The book features 38 proven strategies for creating powerful lyrics, 30 simple ways to make your melody fresh, exciting and memorable, using hit songs as "ghost songs" to get quick results, plus 58 more Shortcuts to help you lay the groundwork, choose the perfect structure, and pick the chords to give your songs even more hit potential.
Author : Robin Frederick
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,38 MB
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Lyric writing (Popular music)
ISBN : 9780965478939
With Song Starters, you'll spend more time creating and less time struggling to come up with ideas. Discover an endless supply of exciting, creative concepts that will launch song after song. Use the Starters to spark a brainstorm or set a series of notes in motion, get your feet dancing or fill your head with music. Listen to hit song examples as you work. All of the Starters are based on time-tested concepts used by hit songwriters, but you make them your own. 365 ways to fuel your songwriting creativity: - 183 lyric situations, characters, emotions, and title ideas - 45 ways to easily create music tracks to write to - 42 melody patterns, phrase ideas, and note rhythms - 17 contemporary chord progressions - 22 ways to rewrite a song using Song Starters ...plus a grab bag of 56 assorted whimsical, stimulating, inspiring launch pads for lyrics, melodies, and chords that will let you free your muse and write from your heart. With Song Starters, you'll never have to face another blank page.
Author : Peter Pickow
Publisher : Billboard Books
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,35 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Music
ISBN :
A useful manual that covers music-reading and lyric-writing skills, song styles and forms, and demo techniques.
Author : Molly-Ann Leikin
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 39,50 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780634050015
(Book). You've written what you think is a great melody, what you hope is a strong lyric, and you've cut what sounds to you like a killer track. But how do you know if it's a hit? And what do you do with it if it is? Your only option is How to Be a Hit Songwriter , essential reading for advanced songwriters. Molly-Ann Leikin is the award-winning songwriter/songwriting consultant who helps good songwriters all over the world become hit songwriters. Whether your work just needs a little rewriting, polishing or some strong connections, Leikin will guide you step by step to the top of the charts. In How to Be a Hit Songwriter she offers expert advice and exercises, including "Seven Easy Steps to Writing Hit Lyrics." The book features inside information that can turn your song into a potential hit. What's more, she's interviewed music industry power players who share tips that are essential to all developing artists.
Author : John Braheny
Publisher : Writers Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,57 MB
Release : 1995-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780898796537
Music is a universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently as he helps prepare us for our big musical break--by teaching us the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Includes anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, such as Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and many others.
Author : Jai Josefs
Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Music theory
ISBN : 9780028646787
Everyone dreams of placing a song on the Top-40 charts, but few know how to take this dream and make it a reality. This book takes the beginning songwriter from music basics through creating complete songs in rock, country, RandB, and theatrical forms. The author uses real, current hit songs as examples; recorded by noted songwriters and artists including. Book jacket.
Author : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 26,77 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 0793598230
Provides the melody line, chords, and lyrics for seventy-two Motown hits from such artists as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, and the Supremes.
Author : Russell Dean Vines
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 1118068351
Yes, you can turn those great melodies and smokin’ grooves in your head into stunning digital music! And you don’t have to be a musical genius or a computer geek to do it! Composing Digital Music For Dummies shows you everything you need to know to compose great tunes using the hottest digital tools. This friendly, plain-English guide explains all of the digital music basics, including how to work with the latest hardware and software, use templates from the companion CD-ROM to make a quick start, build your first tune, and save it in different formats. You’ll also find out how to add instruments to your score, set tempos and keys, create chord symbols and show fretboards, add lyrics to your tune, and much more. Discover how to: Write and arrange digital music Determine what — if any — equipment you need Create your own ringtones and mp3s Compose with a MIDI controller, or a mouse Work with notation software Use keyboard shortcuts Publish your creations on the Internet Build your own tune from scratch Extract parts from your score for each instrument The companion CD-Rom also includes a demo of Sebelius 5, the most popular music notation software, as well as audio files for all music examples in the book. With this step-by-step guide and your computer, you’ll have everything you need to start writing, arranging, and publishing your own digital music — immediately! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Author : Ed Bell
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 MB
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 9780998130200
'The Art of Songwriting' is a comprehensive guide to life, art and making great songs.It's not about chasing a hit song. It's not about theories that are interesting but no use filling the blank page. And most of all -- it's not just about the craft of songwriting.It's about how to create, think and live like a songwriter. It's about being resilient, innovative and passionate about what you make. It's about how artists can change the world -- and why they should.
Author : Donna Collingwood
Publisher :
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Music trade
ISBN :
Covers demo formats, lyric sheets, copyright, booking agents, managers, record companies, music publishers, record producers, commercial music firms, fine arts organizations, and contests.
