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Songwriting: strategies for musical self-expression and creativity

✍ Scribed by Rajan, Christian V. Hauser;Daniel R. Tomal;and Rekha S

Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year
2017
Tongue
English
Category
Library
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✦ Synopsis

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

Foreword PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Introduction to SongwritingChapter 2: Core Competencies of Songwriters Chapter 3: Elements of Music-RhythmChapter 4: Pitch and HarmonyChapter 5: Form, Timbre, and ExpressionChapter 6: Writing LyricsChapter 7: Building Sustainability in the Music IndustryChapter 8: The Business of SongwritingEpilogue: Tips on Songwriting from SongwritersAppendix A: Permissions and Copyrights Appendix B: Music Standards are all about Music LiteracyAppendix C: Songwriter Survey Appendix D: Resources for Music EducatorsIndexAbout the Authors

✦ Subjects

Popular music--Writing and publishing;Popular music -- Writing and publishing

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