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Songwriting

Strategies for Musical Self-Expression and Creativity
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A musical composer, guitar rocker, and lyric opera singer team up to write this sensational book on songwriting. This book includes everything you want to know about the core competencies of songwriting, elements of music, and lyrics. Features include writing song lyrics, crafting musical compositions, musical styles, getting a contract, sustaining a career, publishers and agents, recording, and even how to survive in the music industry. No matter what music genre you desire---blues, country, hip hop, gospel, punk, classical, alternative, jingles, or rock---this is the book for you. You will find this fascinating book filled with tips, quotes from famous songwriters and musicians, and numerous stories on songwriting that will keep you fully engaged.
Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to Songwriting Chapter 2: Core Competencies of Songwriters Chapter 3: Elements of Music-Rhythm Chapter 4: Pitch and Harmony Chapter 5: Form, Timbre, and Expression Chapter 6: Writing Lyrics Chapter 7: Building Sustainability in the Music Industry Chapter 8: The Business of Songwriting Epilogue: Tips on Songwriting from Songwriters Appendix A: Permissions and Copyrights Appendix B: Music Standards are all about Music Literacy Appendix C: Songwriter Survey Appendix D: Resources for Music Educators Index About the Authors
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