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Song Writing
Books
Some of the best and most popular the
books on songwriting out today
You can really pick up a lot of songwriting
tips and useful information a lot faster by learning from song writing books from
the professionals than by so much of your own trial and error. Here are some of
the most popular song writing books out today and many that I have read,
recommend and have referenced on this site all in one place.
(For a more complete (and official)
description (or review) click on the links)
The Songwriter's Idea Book - by Sheila Davis - This is probably my favorite... There are chapters of
different methods to use to generate song ideas as well as some other good songwriting
concepts.
Writing Music for Hit Songs: Including...
by Jai
Josefs - One of the few books that I have found to address the music side of song
writing in a comprehensive format. It also has a real nice approach to music theory
concepts applied specifically to to song writing.
2004 Songwriter's Market I would definitely recommend the 2004 Songwriter's Market - If you are ready to start submitting
demos, this is a very handy book with a lot of great song marketing information along with
categorized and selective contact information.
The Craft and Business of Songwriting...
- by John Braheny
"A practical street-level look at todays world of
songwriting ... Read and learn." - Diane Warren, six-time ASCAP Songwriter of the
Year with more than 50 Top 10 hits.
Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting - by Jimmy Webb
From the legendary pop artist who has given the
American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide
for aspiring songwriters.
Writing Better Lyrics - by Pat Pattison
Pattison presents a unique, in-depth approach to the process of lyric writing. Apprentice
songwriters will examine 17 extraordinary songs and learn the distinct elements that make
them so effective.
The Complete Rhyming Dictionary
- by Clement Wood - This really does come in handy...
The Craft of Lyric Writing
by Sheila Davis - This one has all the necessary basics
required for lyric writing and beyond. There are also some nice, easy to read and
understand structure charts along with many familiar, popular song examples.
You may be able to find some of the song writing
books listed here in your local library, but I have found that often I end up
going back and renewing them a few times to look up or review some helpful information
that I have found and wish that I had just bought a copy.
Here is a nice collection of Music, Electronics & Audio Magazines from Amazon.
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