The Absolute Essentials of Songwriting Success

The Absolute Essentials of Songwriting Success
Author: Rand Bishop
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2010-06-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 145743735X

Your greatest desire is for your original songs to be recorded, released, and broadcast. But do you have a realistic plan to make this dream your reality? Author and hit tunesmith Rand Bishop draws from 40 years of on-the-job experience while visiting with some of the most-honored song crafters of the last five decades, unveiling a long-term strategy for building a career composing hit songs. The lessons, essays, quotations, and profiles in this book reveal how a Song Dog becomes Top Dog.

Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition

Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition
Author: Jason Blume
Publisher: Billboard Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0823084779

What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Innovative, practical, and inspiring, Six Steps to Songwriting Success presents a surefire step-by-step approach to mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had songs on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts simultaneously, has packed this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writing technique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; and tools for self-evaluation–plus many other exercises that work. Blume’s warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes and entertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written and recorded. Get Six Steps to Songwriting Success, and get on the charts!

Songwriting and the Guitar

Songwriting and the Guitar
Author: Hal Leonard Corporation Staff
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2000
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781890490287

(String Letter Publishing). With this unique and informative guide, you'll discover new ideas and inspirations for crafting your own songs and making the most of your instrument. You'll gain a better understanding of chord progressions, melodies, alternate tunings and other subjects through a series of expertly designed workshops, and you'll find tips and techniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and more.

Essential Songwriting

Essential Songwriting
Author: C. J. Watson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2006
Genre: Lyric writing (Popular music)
ISBN: 9781598690699

Piano Music Theory: Swiftly Learn The Piano & Music Theory Essentials and Save Big on Months of Private Lessons! Chords, Intervals, Scales, Songwriting & More

Piano Music Theory: Swiftly Learn The Piano & Music Theory Essentials and Save Big on Months of Private Lessons! Chords, Intervals, Scales, Songwriting & More
Author: Tommy Swindali
Publisher: Tommy Swindali
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN:

If you want to learn the exact theory and techniques you need to play the piano without boring or complicated lessons then keep on reading. Traditionally, piano lessons can be very boring and require a fixed time. Then many books are either too complex or boring. This often leaves people frustrated and feeling like giving up. Instead of typical text-heavy books, this book explains the essentials in an easy to understand way. Plus it combines them with images to enhance the reader’s understanding. Since about 90% of the information that our brains process is visual, one typically finds that images combined with text establish a strong foundation on which to build your musical knowledge. By the end of this book, you will be able to understand the core concepts of playing, reading and composing music. It will enrich your understanding of music and become a consistent learning source for the future, for beginners or as a refresher for the more experienced. Plus you will be saving money on private lessons and time on big, boring books. Now is the time to start on your music journey. In This Book You Will Discover Everything You Need to Know About Music Theory Map Out The Piano & Train Your Brain To Master It The Four Elements Of Music Explained (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Dynamics) Easy Piano Hacks From The Grand Masters (Chopin & Beethoven) Piano Charts, Cheat Sheets & Diagrams (learn faster & easier) How to Play the Most Fundamental Rhythm Patterns Piano Chords - Instantly Sound Like A Pro (master the basics and construct any chord) Songwriting 101 - Write Songs & Melodies To Match Your Lyrics or Emotions Bring Your Music to Life With Melody & Rhythm Hacks Easily Express Yourself & Your Musical Ideas And much, much more… With this book, you can, and will become an even better piano player. Discover the essentials of piano music theory, that one would typically pay lots of money for. Your journey towards music success starts here with This Book

The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles

The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles
Author: Dominic Pedler
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2010-05-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0857123467

Thirty years after The Beatles split up, the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrrison and Starkey lives on. What exactly were the magical ingredients of those legendary songs? Why are they still so influential for today's bands? This ground-breaking book sets out to explore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting parterships of the 20th Century. Author Dominic Pedler explores the chord sequences, melodies, harmonies, rhythms and structures of The Beatles' self-penned songs, while challenging readers to enhance their appreciation of the lyrics themselves with reference to the musical context. Throughout the book the printed music and lyrics of The Beatles' songs appear alongside the text, illustrating the author's explanations. The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles is an essential addition to Beatles literature - a new and perceptive analysis of both the music and the lyrics written and performed by what Paul McCartney still calls 'a really good, tight little band'.

How to Write One Song

How to Write One Song
Author: Jeff Tweedy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0593183533

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song. Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick—it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. And then there is the energizing, nourishing creativity that can open up. How to Write One Song brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song—lyrics, music, and putting it all together—and accesses the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this curious, yet incredibly fulfilling, artistic act. But it’s equally about the importance of making creativity part of your life every day, and of experiencing the hope, inspiration, and joy available to anyone who’s willing to get started.

The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell

The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell
Author: Eric Beall
Publisher: Billboard Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2010-05-26
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0307875180

The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell unveils the secrets to climbing the charts and reaching success in today’s ultracompetitive music industry. Eric Beall supplies his firsthand knowledge of today’s record business, as well as interviews with successful writers, producers, and executives from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, country, adult contemporary, and R&B. The result: a proven approach to constructing songs that open doors, create careers, and communicate to listeners around the world. Key areas explored include: •How does a song become a hit? •What makes a song a single? •Is there a formula for creating a hit? Fun and practical exercises provide opportunities to hone skills and expose specific talents, helping songwriters combine their unique voices to the demands of the commercial marketplace. Filled with fresh ideas that will spark beginners and veterans alike, this book will lead the way toward the industry’s ultimate challenge: the creation of that chart-topping hit song.