"Proven techniques for songwriting success
This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music ""out there."" You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs.
Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your ""inner voice"" to creating a ""mood"" and everything in between Jaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more Let the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges Make beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience
Open the book and find:
What you need to know before you write a single note Tips on finding inspiration Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting A look at famous songwriting collaborators Writing for stage, screen, and television How to make a demo to get your song heard Advice on how to make money from your music
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Songwriting For Dummies (9780470615140). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!"
By:
Jim Peterik,
Dave Austin,
Cathy Lynn
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781119675655
ISBN 10: 1119675650
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 17 January 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword xv Introduction 1 Part 1: So You Want to Be a Songwriter 5 Chapter 1: Capturing That Solid-Gold Nugget 7 Chapter 2: Looking at the Genres: From Country to Rock and Everything in Between 31 Chapter 3: Working It Out: Getting Your Song into Shape 53 Part 2: Unleashing the Lyricist in You 73 Chapter 4: Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook 75 Chapter 5: Making an Impact with Lyrics 91 Chapter 6: Finding Your Voice in the Lyrics 111 Chapter 7: Using Rhymes in Your Songs 137 Part 3: Creating Memorable Music 155 Chapter 8: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Ride 157 Chapter 9: Making Melody Magic 171 Chapter 10: Using Chords in Songwriting 189 Chapter 11: The Cheating Side of Town: Shortcuts and Cool Technologies 201 Part 4: Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community 217 Chapter 12: Bringing Talent Together: Collaboration and Networking 219 Chapter 13: Online Marketing and Social Networking for Songwriters 239 Chapter 14: Writing for the Stage, Screen, Television, and More 251 Chapter 15: Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo 267 Part 5: Getting Down to Business 291 Chapter 16: Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines 293 Chapter 17: Ka-Ching: How Your Song Makes Money 303 Chapter 18: Introducing the Business Players 319 Chapter 19: Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paperwork 339 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 20: Ten Songs You Should Know 359 Chapter 21: Ten Common Song-Related Contracts You Should Know 365 Index 369
Jim Peterik, a Grammy-winning songwriter, has written many Billboard Top 10 hits, including the legendary #1 hit Eye of the Tiger . Dave Austin is a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Presidential Award recipient. Cathy Lynn is a screenwriter and nonfiction writer.
