Songwriting For Dummies
Foreword by Kenny Loggins
1st Edition
Published on 5. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-5404-9 (ISBN)
Description
"Songwriting is a way of expressing what's in the heart, mind, and soul!"
-Kenny Loggins
Get the inside scoop on finding agents, publishers, and collaborators
Create a demo and break into the music industry!
Now you can write the songs! Using well-known tunes as examples, this easy-to-follow guide walks you through every aspect of writing lyrics and publishing a song, from choosing a musical style and recording to hiring business players. You'll see how to use rhyme and rhythm in all kinds of music, from blues to rock to commercial jingles.
"Well thought out, well written, well presented, well done!"
- Ralph Murphy, V.P. International and Domestic Membership Group, ASCAP.
"In the future, when I'm struggling with an idea for a popular song, Songwriting For Dummies will be at arms reach."
- Bruce Swedien, Engineer, Producer, Composer for Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson
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Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
music
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-5404-9 (9780764554049)
Schweitzer Classification
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Dave Austin | Jim Peterik | Cathy Austin
Songwriting For Dummies
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Persons
Jim Peterik has written and co-written a wide array of top-ten songs, including the Grammy-winning "Eye of the Tiger" and more.
Dave Austin has produced and promoted numerous all-star concerts.
Mary Ellen Bickford has worked in writing and film production for over 20 years.
Content
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: So You Want to Write a Song.
Chapter 1: Everything You Need to Write a Song.
Chapter 2: Coming Up with That Solid-Gold Idea.
Chapter 3: Getting Your Song Into Shape: Song Forms.
Part II: Unleashing the Lyricist in You.
Chapter 4: Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook.
Chapter 5: Getting Acquainted with the Different Kinds of Lyrics.
Chapter 6: Creating Lyrics.
Chapter 7: Using Rhymes in Your Songs.
Part III: Creating the Music.
Chapter 8: Using Rhythm in Songwriting.
Chapter 9: Making Use of Melody in Songwriting.
Chapter 10: Using Chords in Songwriting.
Part IV: Writing Songs in Different Styles.
Chapter 11: From Country to Rock and Everything in Between: The Genres.
Chapter 12: Writing for Stage, Screen, and Television.
Part V: Getting Down to Business.
Chapter 13: Introducing the Business Players.
Chapter 14: Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paper Work.
Chapter 15: Bringing Talent Together: Songwriting Collaboration.
Chapter 16: Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines.
Chapter 17: Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo.
Chapter 18: Pennies from Heaven: How Your Song Makes Money.
Chapter 19: Networking for Songwriters.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Songwriters You Should Know.
Chapter 21: Ten Songwriting Teams You Should Know.
Chapter 22: Ten Songs You Should Know.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Contracts: Where to Find Them and What to Look For.
Appendix B: Resources and Contacts.
Appendix C: Glossary.
Index.