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Strategies for Musical Self-Expression and Creativity
Songwriting
Strategies for Musical Self-Expression and Creativity
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
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
Product details
Published | Sep 14 2017 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 200 |
ISBN | 9781475829426 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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The authors provide an excellent and comprehensive book on songwriting and I recommend this book. It is a valuable resource for all students interested in becoming songwriters.
Jim Peterik, songwriter, author, "Eye of the Tiger" and "Songwriting for Dummies"
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The authors provide a nice blend of scholarly research and practical strategies on songwriting. I encourage anyone to read this book who is interested in understanding and pursuing a career or personal avocation in songwriting.
BJ Thomas, Five-time Grammy award Singer-Songwriter
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An essential resource for secondary-school music theory and composition classes or individual students interested in independent songwriting experiences.
Jody L. Kerchner, Professor of Music Education, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
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This book ably guides those wanting to learn about the songwriting process, as well as teachers who are interested in reinvigorating their music programs with a new course or unit in songwriting.
Carlos R. Abril, Professor of Music, Frost School of Music, University of Miami