Description
Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what it is you love about some songs, but hate about others? This book will show you. Written by an expert songwriter and recorded by top artists, Write Songs from Scratch is the ideal choice for any aspiring songwriter.
Contents
01. The basics
- 02. Your favourite songs
- 03. The songs on the CD
- 04. Getting going
- 05. Writing your ideas down
- 06. Getting started
- 07. Words
- 08. Tunes
- 09. Chords
- 10. Rhythm
- 11. Arranging your song
- 12. Songwriting in practice
- 13. The Songs
- 14. Starting with rhythm: Boyfriend
- 15. Starting with a melody: I can't live without you
- 16. Starting with a lyric: Something to believe in
- 17. Starting with a texture: You take me away
- 18. Starting with a chord progression: Baby my heart
- 19. Starting with a melody: You tore out my heart
- 20. Starting with a lyric: Too much fun
- 21. Starting with a rhythm: Get your groove on
- 22. What next?
- 23. Performing and publishing
- 24. Protecting yourself
- and others
- 25. Index