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1	Dance Me to the End of Love more books like this by Leonard Cohen, Linda Sunshine (Editor), Henri Matisse (Illustrator) The perfect book for art lovers, song lovers, and other lovers as well, this evocative, lyrical tribute to love and its healing, restorative powers, is complemented by 21 diverse works by Henri Matisse, including oils, line drawings, paper cut-outs, book illustrations, and linocuts. see all copies from $7.95! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	A night without armor : poems more books like this by Jewel I've learned that not all poetry lends itself to music -- some thoughts need to be sung only against the silence. There are softer and less tangible part s] of our selves that are so essential to peace, to openheartedness, to unfolding the vision and the spiritual realm of our lives, to exposing our souls. - Jewel, From the Preface Writing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs more books like this by Jason Blume Drawing on his experience as a hit-making songwriter and song writing instructor, Jason Blume presents an easy to understand, step-by-step approach to mastering those key elements consistently found in hit songs. Incorporating inspiring anecdotes, effective exercises, and common sense checklists for self-evaluation, 6 Steps to Songwriting Success ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.60! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Craft of Lyric Writing more books like this by Sheila Davis Successful author and songwriter, Davis provides a complete guide to writing words for and to music, showing how to create lyrics with universal appeal. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $8.84! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Writing Better Lyrics more books like this by Pat Pattison Pattison presents a unique, in-depth approach to the process of lyric writing. Songwriters will examine 17 extraordinary songs and learn the distinct elements that make them so effective. Pattison then presents more than 30 lyric-writing exercises designed to achieve the same results. From generating lyric ideas and managing repetition to ... see all copies from $2.60! new only from $10.34! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dylan's Visions of Sin more books like this by Christopher Ricks Bob Dylan's ways with words are a wonder, matched as they are with his music and verified by those voices of his. In response to the whole range of Dylan early and late (his songs of social conscience, of earthly love, of divine love and of contemplation), this critical appreciation listens to Dylan's attentive genius, to his apprehension of ... see all copies from $2.66! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting more books like this by Jimmy Webb The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter offers a practical guide for aspiring songwriters, with personal stories from inside the music industry, meditations, and advice for conquering writer's block and promoting oneself. see all copies from $8.10! new only from $9.26! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Songwriting for Dummies more books like this by Jim Peterik, Dave Austin, B.A, Mary Ellen Bickford Want to know how to make it as a songwriter? Songwriting For Dummies gives you a chance to learn from the best. Performer, songwriter Jim Peterik is a 35-year veteran in the business and author of dozens of top-40 hits, including "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You" "Rocking Into the Night," "High On You," "I Can't Hold Back," "Is This Love," ... see all copies from $8.91! new only from $11.11! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Lyrics more books like this by Sting The first-ever compendium of Sting's lyrics, from 1978's "Oulandos d'Amour"---The Police's debut album--through his solo career and including his work on the 2003 original CD, "Sacred Love." Illustrated throughout and organized album by album, "Lyrics" is a gift book that sings. (Music) see all copies from $13.95! new only from $16.12! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Songwriteras Idea Book more books like this by Sheila Davis This book reveals the inherent relationship between personality type, brain function and writing style. Includes 40 proven songwriting strategies - guaranteed to spark songwriters' imaginations. 240 pages. 6x9. see all copies from $2.35! new only from $14.45! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	How to Write Songs on Guitar more books like this by Rikky Rooksby Now anyone can write and play their own songs on the guitar - with no prior training This inspirational handbook teaches readers how to play guitar, while providing a solid foundation in songwriting techniques, using well-known songs as examples, easy-to-follow text, and graphics that explain and demonstrate lyrics, melody, harmony and rhythm. ... see all copies from $11.50! new only from $11.50! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	U2: Into the Heart: The Stories Behind Every Song more books like this by Niall Stokes With over 24 pages covering the band's newest CD, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, U2: Into the Heart examines the behind-the-scenes influences that shaped U2's internationally popular and critically acclaimed music. Included are original and revealing interviews with band members and the key people close to U2. The band's rich cultural and social ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $3.89! \| SVS
13 view cover	Successful Lyric Writing more books like this by Sheila Davis Davis follows up her best-selling book, The Craft of Lyric Writing, with this hands-on companion course in writing professional lyrics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Craft and Business of Songwriting more books like this by John Braheny This updated edition of John Braheny's classic book is essential reading for anyone contemplating a career as a professional songwriter. He shares the insider secrets that help songwriters make their work competitive in an overcrowded marketplace. Readers will learn how to: Develop a "songwriter's consciousness" in picking out original ideas; ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.65! \| first editions
15 view cover	Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure: Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics more books like this by Pat Pattison (Composer) This book will help songwriters handle lyric structures more effectively If you have written lyrics before and you want to take a new look, this book will help you gain even greater control and understanding of your craft. If you have not written lyrics before, this book will get you off in a healthy direction. You will find information in this ... see all copies from $8.88! new only from $9.79! \| SVS
16 view cover	Counterpoint in composition; the study of voice leading more books like this by Felix Salzer, Carl Schachter 'Counterpoint in Composition' began life not as a book, but as a collection of examples from the literature. Dr. Salzer and Dr. Schachter assembled it to show the connections between the simple procedures of species counterpoint and the complexities of composition, an approach to counterpoint deriving from the work of Heinrich Schenker. see all copies from $24.45! new only from $48.73! \| SVS
17 view cover	Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary: Pocket Size Book more books like this by Kevin M Mitchell Acclaimed by the New York Times as "part muse, part quick reference," this pocket-sized dictionary is an easy-to-use tool geared specifically toward the contemporary songwriter. A concise collection of the most-often used words in popular music, the simple format allows for fast reference, while the 15,000 entries provide more than ample rhyming ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $4.77!
18 view cover	Melody in Songwriting: Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs more books like this by Jack Perricone (Composer) Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves, and proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through proven tool and techniques, you will learn to write interesting melodies, how melodic rhythm influences rhyme, what makes harmony progress, and the ... see all copies from $14.37! new only from $14.37! \| SVS
19 view cover	How to Write a Hit Song: The Complete Guide to Writing and Marketing Chart Topping Lyrics and Music more books like this by Molly-Ann Leikin How To Write A Hit Song is the only complete, guide to composing lyrics and music and getting your songs on the air. It covers everything aspiring songwriters must know to be successful, from creating memorable lyrics, composing the melody, and crafting song structure to collaborating, finding a publisher, and recording a song. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.02!
20 view cover	IRA Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist more books like this by Philip Furia In this biography, the older and less flamboyant of the Gershwin brothers is brought out of the shadows to claim his due as one of American songwriting's most important and enduring innovators. Philip Furia traces the development of Ira Gershwin's lyrical art from his early love of light verse and Gilbert and Sullivan, through his apprentice work ... see all copies from $4.28! new only from $12.95! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Craft and Business of Songwriting: A Practical Guide to Creating and Marketing Artistically and Commercially Successful Songs more books like this by John Braheny Writing great songs is only half the work of becoming a successful song-writer, you also have to manage your business. Perfect for beginners and working songwriters alike, "The Craft and Business of Songwriting" features dozens of exercises, examples, and anecdotes from successful songwriters including Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and Paul McCartney. ... see all copies from $4.41! new only from $11.59! \| SVS
22 view cover	Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming: A Step-By-Step Guide to Better Rhyming and Lyrics more books like this by Pat Pattison (Composer) This book has a very specific purpose: to help songwriters find better rhymes and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyrics writing, and this guide will provide all of the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. The exercises and worksheets help experienced writers take a fresh look at ... see all copies from $8.64! new only from $8.64! \| SVS
23 view cover	Musician's Guide to Reading and Writing Music more books like this by Dave Stewart Learning musical notation can be intimidating. But regardless of instrument or proficiency in reading music, there's hope and help for all musicians in this practical guide. Writing in a friendly manner that puts readers at ease, author Dave Stewart starts with the basics: staves, clefs, and how to find the notes. He then advances step by step ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.17! \| SVS
24 view cover	Songwriters on Songwriting more books like this by Paul Zollo }In these fifty-two interviews, the greatest songwriters of our time go straight to the source of the magic of songwriting by offering their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on their art. Representing almost every genre of popular music, from folk to Tin Pan Alley to jazz, from blues to pop rock, these are the figures who have shaped American ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $7.61! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Craft of Musical Composition: Theoretical Part - Book 1 more books like this by Paul Hindemith (Composer) Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $12.96!

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