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1	Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature more books like this by Carol Kimball, Mez add to wishlist Carol Kimball's comprehensive survey of art song literature has been the principal one-volume American source on the topic. Now back in print after an absence of several years, this newly revised edition includes biographies and discussions of the work of 150 composers of various nationalities, as well as articles on styles of various schools of ... see all copies from $16.83! new only from $16.83! \| SVS
2	6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs more books like this by Jason Blume add to wishlist 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 $3.66! new only from $10.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	A night without armor : poems more books like this by Jewel add to wishlist Poems derived from personal journals, by the young American singer-songwriter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Songwriters on Songwriting more books like this by Paul Zollo add to wishlist Pretty much essential reading for anyone even remotely interested in the songsmith's elusive art, songwriter and editor of SoundTalk magazine Paul Zollo's SONGWRITERS ON SONGWRITING contains an outstanding series of interviews with a notable cross section of songwriters, including both contemporary figures and icons from the golden days of R&B and ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $9.27! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Songwriting for Dummies more books like this by Jim Peterik, Dave Austin, B.A, Mary Ellen Bickford add to wishlist 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 $2.03! new only from $2.98! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Songwriteras Idea Book more books like this by Sheila Davis add to wishlist With 40 strategies to spark the imagination, this book is a guide to designing distinctive songs. It discusses the relationship between language style, personality type, and the brain, and shows how to use "whole-brain" techniques to enhance creativity and prevent writer's block. see all copies from $9.32! new only from $15.05! \| SVS
7	Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary: Pocket Size Book more books like this by Kevin M Mitchell add to wishlist 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 $3.15! new only from $3.28!
8	Writing Better Lyrics more books like this by Pat Pattison add to wishlist 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 $7.07! new only from $12.38! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Composing Music: A New Approach more books like this by William Russo add to wishlist Aimed at those who have some knowledge of music but not formal training in composition, this concise introduction to composing starts right in with a brief composition exercise, then proceeds step by step through a series of increasingly complex and challenging problems, gradually expanding the student's musical grammar. "This is a wonderful book ... see all copies from $12.63! new only from $21.80! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child: The Stories Behind Every Song more books like this by David Stubbs add to wishlist Jimi Hendrix began musical life on the "chitlin' circuit" in the mid-1960s, where he developed a fluid, funky guitar style, backing the likes of the Isley Brothers on the road. In 1966 Chas Chandler, formerly of The Animals, discovered him playing in Greenwich Village and shrewdly persuaded him to relaunch his career in London, from whence he ... see all copies from $3.26! new only from $3.26!
11 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) add to wishlist 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 $9.56! new only from $9.56! \| SVS
12 view cover	Dylan's Visions of Sin more books like this by Christopher B Ricks add to wishlist In this remarkable academic analysis of some 40 of Bob Dylan's songs, Christopher Ricks, Oxford Professor of Poetry, displays a consuming passion for his subject as well as an innovative take on the roots of Dylan's imagery. Ricks indulges in clever wordplay ("Lay Lady Lay" becomes a display of the singer's "layladylaylia"), and also subjects ... see all copies from $3.13! new only from $5.97! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Lyrics more books like this by Sting add to wishlist 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 $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Successful Lyric Writing more books like this by Sheila Davis add to wishlist Covers structure, viewpoint, voice, rhythm, rhyme, and setting, identifies common song writing problems, and provides writing assignments. see all copies from $3.79! new only from $16.66! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Complete Lyrics of Frank Loesser more books like this by Robert Kimball, Frank Loesser, Steve Nelson add to wishlist “Frank Loesser could write authoritatively in virtually any style and, frankly, did,” observed composer-lyricist Maury Yeston. “A genius melodist and a supergenius lyricist, only he would ever rhyme ‘pelts’ with ‘else’ [“Take Back Your Mink”] or ‘India’ with ‘been to ya’ ... see all copies from $11.30! new only from $14.98! \| first editions
16 view cover	Make Your Words Work more books like this by Gary Provost add to wishlist Loaded with samples from top talents and laced with exercises, this book shows what works for fiction and nonfiction, helping writers make their work more powerful, more readable and ultimately more salable. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.49! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Early Years: The Lyrics of Tom Waits (1971-1982) more books like this by Tom Waits add to wishlist Known for his growling vocals and for the distinct poetry of his lyrics, Waits has amassed over the course of three decades a devoted cult following. This work collects the lyrics--formative and classic--from the first ten albums of this true bard of hard living. see all copies from $3.81! new only from $5.75! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting more books like this by Jimmy Webb add to wishlist 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 $4.45! new only from $9.56! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Art of Writing Great Lyrics more books like this by Pamela Phillips Oland add to wishlist In this manual, one of the music industry's most prolific and successful lyricists reveals her methods for crafting memorable, recordable and marketable lyrics. Written in a conversational style, the volume goes beyond the obvious song formulas and rhyme patterns to present the dozens of conscious and unconscious processes the author uses to write ... see all copies from $6.77! new only from $10.21! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting, 2nd Edition more books like this by Joel Hirschhorn add to wishlist Written by an Oscar-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter, this is an invaluable, comprehensive reference for anyone who wants to write their own songs. Whether you want to compose love ballads or commercial jingles, rock anthems or film themes, you'll find all the information you need. The author gives advice on everything from coming up with ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $9.50!
21 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) add to wishlist 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 $7.77! new only from $8.44! \| SVS
22 view cover	How to Write Songs on Keyboards: A Complete Course to Help You Write Better Songs more books like this by Rikky Rooksby add to wishlist This book helps both keyboard and guitar players to find and develop interesting chords and chord sequences on a keyboard, and then use them to write their own songs. Rather than trying to teach intricate pieces of music, the book breaks things down into a simpler style and concentrates on basic chords and ideas, starting with a simple three-chord ... see all copies from $12.99! new only from $14.49! \| SVS
23 view cover	Melody in Songwriting: Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs more books like this by Jack Perricone (Composer) add to wishlist 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 $13.86! new only from $14.01! \| SVS
24 view cover	Writing Music for Hit Songs more books like this by Jai Josefs add to wishlist This book is for everyone who dreams of placing a song on the Top 40 charts. Josefs reveals the hit-making mixture for rock, country, R&B, and theatrical forms. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.62! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	How to Write Songs on Guitar more books like this by Rikky Rooksby add to wishlist So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to The Beatles to Tori Amos, "How To Write Songs On Guitar" takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics and harmony - and inspires you to ... see all copies from $2.66! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS

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