Learn to Write Songs!
This book presents the basic concepts of popular songwriting, such as music theory, song construction, creativity techniques, melodic and harmonic development, how to write memorable lyrics, and other core topics. Hands-on exercises make it practical, and the accompanying online recording illustrates the conceptsāeven for those who donāt read music. 164 pages.Ā
You Will Learn to:
- Find inspiration for your songs, and develop work strategies to harness your creativity into songs
- Understand the essential music theory, and use it to make your songs more expressive
- Write melodies, lyrics, chord progressions, and grooves
- Create verses, choruses, and bridges, and arrange them to tell your songās story effectively
- Use techniques and structures favoured by current popular hit-song writers
- Perform your songs, with expression, and coordinated with performing your instrument