The complete idiot's guide to the art of songwriting
By: by Casey Kelly and David Hodge
Contributors: Hodge, David, 1957-
Publisher: Alpha
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781615641031
Subjects: Popular music; Writing and publishing
Other titles: Idiot's guide to the art of songwriting; Guide to the art of songwriting; Art of songwriting
Description: Songwriting is an art, but fortunately it's an art you can learn. This guide is packed with everything a beginning songwriter needs to know to hit all the right notes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-212) and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting yourself ready. Magic and myth ; Defining structure ; A look at musical genres ; The chicken and the egg; title: Painting with words. What have you got to say? ; Who is singing your song? ; First impressions ; Choruses, verses, and bridges ; Lyrical lyrics; title: Making music. Notes, chords, and keys ; Making memorable melodies ; Finding harmony ; Some assembly required ; Rhythm ; Hooking your listener; title: Getting better all the time. The art of rewriting ; Turning your song into a demo ; Avoiding ruts and blocks ; Working well with others ; Taking your songs for a test drive ; The digital age; title: Going pro. Copyrights ; The business of the music business ; New horizons.