Songwriting For Dummies^?, 2nd Edition

by Dave Austin; Jim Peterik; Cathy Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780470890400
• ISBN10: 0470890401
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Proven techniques for songwriting successThis 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 betweenJaunt around the genres - discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or moreLet 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 bridgesMake beautiful music - find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your songWork the Web - harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audienceOpen the book and find:What you need to know before you write a single noteTips on finding inspirationWays to use poetic devices in lyricsComputer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwritingA look at famous songwriting collaboratorsWriting for stage, screen, and televisionHow to make a demo to get your song heardAdvice on how to make money from your musicLearn to:Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from the prosUse social networking sites to get your music out to the publicBreak into the industry with helpful, how-to instructionsCombat songwriter's block

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

So You Want to Be a Songwriter

Capturing That Solid-Gold Nugget

Looking at the Genres

Working It Out: Getting Your Song into Shape

Unleashing the Lyricist in You

Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook

Making an Impact with Lyrics

Finding Your Voice in the Lyrics

Using Rhymes in Your Songs

Creating Memorable Music

Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Ride

Making Melody Magic

Using Chords in Songwriting

The Cheating Side of Town: Shortcuts and Cool Technologies

Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community

Bringing Talent Together: Collaboration and Networking

Online Marketing and Social Networking for Songwriters

Writing for the Stage, Screen, Television, and More

Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo

Getting Down to Business

Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines

Ka-Ching: How Your Song Makes Money

Introducing the Business Players

Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paperwork

The Part of Tens

Ten Songs You Should Know

Ten Common Song-Related Contracts You Should Know

Index

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