How to Write Songs on Guitar

Name: How to Write Songs on Guitar
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ISBN: 9780879309428

ISBN-10: 0879309423

ISBN-13: 9780879309428

Edition: 2nd 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Rikky Rooksby

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So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to the Beatles to Tori Amos, How to Write Songs on Guitar takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony - and inspires you to combine them in exciting new ways. Packed with wisdom and practical advice culled from over 1,500 songs, How to Write Songs on Guitar will soon have you producing better, more memorable songs.

Book details

List price: $26.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date: 5/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 8.54" wide x 11.03" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Foreword to the Second Edition


How to use this Book


Introduction



Songwriting Methods



Chord Dictionary Part 1



Chord Sequences



Developing Sequences



Song Structures



Rhythm



Melody



How to Write a Lyric



Chord Dictionary Part 2 Advanced Harmony



Keys and Key Changing



Guitar Resources Part 1



Guitar Resources Part 2 Altered Tunings



Making a Demo Recording



Gallery of Songs



Famous Songwriters on Songwriting



Recommended Albums for Songwriters


Index of Songs


Index of Artists


General Index


Acknowledgements