From assessing your strengths and
weaknesses as a songwriter to signing
contracts, Songwriting For Dummies covers
all the bases.
Among other key topics, you’ll
explore:
·
Various
song forms, including the AABA form and various ABAB forms
·
Snagging
your listeners with a lyrical, melodic, musical, rhythmic,
or sound-effect hook, or
a combination of hooks
·
Concept-driven,
story-telling, parody, love and other types of lyrics
·
Using
rhythm, melody, and chords in writing songs
·
Rock,
pop, R&B, hip-hop, and many other song styles
·
Writing
songs for stage, screen and TV
·
The
business end—from putting together a business team to getting
a lawyer
and an accountant to
finding a publisher
Whether you want to know how to compose a love song
for that special someone, or
you’re looking to
break into the industry, big-time, Songwriting
For Dummies is a gold
mine of inspiration and how-to information.
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