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Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting (Hardcover) - by Jimmy Webb

From Publishers Weekly

The only artist to receive Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration, Webb has written many of the most memorable songs performed by the Fifth Dimension ("Up, Up and Away"), Donna Summer ("MacArthur Park") and Amy Grant ("If These Walls Could Speak"), among others.

Here he seeks to impart the tools of the trade to songwriters "who may be attempting the delicate transition from amateur to professional." Covering technical matters from basic chord theory and rhyme schemes to the protocol of pitching songs, Webb draws on a trove of personal anecdotes from a career spanning more than two decades. In addition to salient comments on today's music scene, Webb cites numerous examples from the past and includes sections on writing for the stage and film.

Of greatest value, perhaps, are the exercises suggested for developing song ideas, which will help anyone stumbling through a period of writer's block. While Webb's fans will revel in the behind-the-scenes details of his career and a candid view of his artistic process, others may wish that the asides, finger pointing (at arrogant co-writers) and Webb's own pet peeves (e.g., no-talent spouses who insist on songwriting credits on their partner's records) had been left out.

And Webb's nuts-and-bolts approach somehow undercuts every songwriter's need for that spark of absolute inspiration. For those interested in the latter, Songwriters on Songwriting: The Expanded Version (Da Capo, 1997), a collection of interviews between editor Paul Zollo and a variety of songwriters, including Webb, is the ticket.

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Melody in Songwriting: Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs (Berklee Guide) - by Jack Perricone

Product Description

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 many dynamic relationships between melody and harmony.

This clear and comprehensive approach to songwriting unlocks the secrets of popular songs, revealing what really makes them work. Examples of great songs by such notable songwriters as Lennon and McCartney, Diane Warren, Robert Palmer, and more, provide a close-up illustration of the songwriting techniques employed by these masters of the industry.

This is the book used in Songwriting classes at Berklee College of Music. The exercises provided make it a wonderful self-teaching manual and a great addition to any general theory course of any level. Use the tools presented in this book to help fine-tune your craft and start writing hits! By frankp93 "frankp93" This terrific book examines what might be called a "theory of melody" as applied to songwriting, although many of the principles Perricone demonstrates come straight out of classical composition and could be applied to melody in many contexts other than popular song.

The author wisely divides the work into two large areas he calls "Melody: Its Components" and "Melody-Harmony Relationships". Separating the horizontal and vertical aspects of melody is an effective learning tool, though such a line would likely never be drawn in the intuitive act of composing. The Components part of the book deals with the behavior of tones and the contruction of melody: the influence of rhythm on phrases, devices to develop and contrast motives and the expansion of this basic material into larger sections is covered.

The second part of the book introduces the harmonic element, placing the melodic invention of the first part into its traditional context. Unless you're planning to write Gregorian chant or solo voice Appalachian ballads, your melodies interact with, and are to a certain extent a function of, the underlying harmony. Tension tones, and the influence of target and bass tones are explored.

Gradually the integration of harmony and melody unfolds and a set of tools are demonstrated for creating both chord progressions and corresponding melody. Indeed, much of this material is as applicable to jazz improvisation and composition as it is to songwriting.

The author assumes you're familiar with musical notation and the harmony illustrations are keyboard-oriented, so if you're a guitarist you'll have to adapt the chord symbols to your own voicings. The harmonic vocabulary covers a broad range of musical styles and should be familiar to rock/pop musicians as well as those interested in jazz/show tunes.

There are a number of references to well-known songs, but in contrast to Jimmy Kochulis' books, Perricone relies somewhat less on examples and possibly more on the individual's own initiative. He assumes you've got the listening background and experience and have confidence beyond the phase of literal imitation (a phase that's nothing to be ashamed of and has been the starting point for most composers throughout history). There's a tremendous amount of useful material here for those willing to work at it.

This is not a "write a hit song in 21 days"-type of book. It's a serious composition text that will reward serious study.

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The Craft & Business of Songwriting - Author: John Braheny

Book Description

Combines inspirational craft tips with practical business lessons Features examples and career advice drawn from successful artists in a variety of genres, from country to hip-hop

Perfect for beginners who want an overview of the business Writing great songs is only half the work of becoming a successful songwriter - you also have to manage your business. Perfect for beginners and working songwriters alike,

The Craft & Business of Songwriting features dozens of exercises, examples, and anecdotes from successful songwriters including Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and Paul McCartney. With all this and more, readers will find the insider secrets they need to make them more competitive in a crowded marketplace."

About the Author
John Braheny co-founded and directed the Los Angeles Screenwriters Showcase, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for songwriters to be discovered. Braheny is also a journalist, talk show host, teacher, and consultant.
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SingersWorkshop | Whether you are a singer, a student or a teacher of singing, you will find the tools and ideas here to improve your art | | Physical exercises demonstrated by animated f igures, vocal exercises notated on a music staff. You can also listen to them. articles explaining and discussing points of vocal technique, selected outside contributions, an annotated bibliography of books about vocal technique and interpretation, a glossary of the vocal terms used on this site | | Vaccai lessons that you can play, transpose, view and print, Vaccai, rare French arias that you can view and print, arias, links to other online resources, selected directories and search engines to search the web for music and voice resources |

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Original Songwriters Showcase | We have been at the same venue since the begining, never wishing to change the ambience we have created | We have the only concept of it's kind in the UK (World) | Every monday evening we give a platform to new and established artists | Many of the artists have gone on to be international stars and Brit Nominees | We are lucky to have UK's finest session Musicians working with us to form the T.O.S Houseband |

International Songwriters Composers | The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers is an international organisation based in England in the United Kingdom | Guild members are songwriters, composers, lyricists, poets, performing songwriters, musicians, publishers, studio owners, music industry personnel, etc, from many countries throughout the world |

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Boston Songwriters Workshop | Boston Songwriters Workshop is a professional organization of songwriters and composers helping each other develop in the art, craft, and business of songwriting and composition. | Boston Songwriters Workshop is open to songwriters and composers in all styles of music including, but not limited to rock, pop, country, r&b, adult contemporary, folk, alternative, jazz, new age, world beat, classical, hip hop, and film video commercial Articles, songwriter links |

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Golden Rules of Songwriting | Follow these links for information on how to refine your skills as a songwriter. |

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Australian Songwriters' Association) | The premier industry resource for music publishers and serious songwriters. Here you can check out some of the most informative music links on the web |

Specialized CD-ROM Databases | This database contains full texts of all the biographical books published by Wilson Biographies over the years. American Authors 1600-1900, American Composers Today, American Reformers, American Songwriters, Authors Today and Yesterday |

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American Popular Songwriters | Features on American Popular songwriters |

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Online Courses in Songwriting | Welcome to my FREE Online Course in Songwriting in which I'll teach you some tricks on writing songs and lyrics. | This course is for beginners as well as experienced writers |

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MusicStudy.com | Learn to read, compose, and publish lead sheets of original songs |

overture.com | Re: How Do I Write Songs To A CD (Play A mp3 on a CD Player) |

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Music Source ChatRoom | I Write The Music.com chatroom |

Female Singer/Songwriter Webring | LAMN (Los Angeles Music Network) |

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Songwriter's Notebook | Welcome to 'Songwriter's Notebook' | On the following page and associated links you will ind many helpful song writing resources i song writing articles, links to song writing periodicals and publications professional song writing organizations and instructional sites. | It is the desire of Songwriter's Notebook to be a convenient first stop reference and resource for songwriters |

Promoteyourcreativity.com | TheBuzzFactor.com is produced by Bob Baker, a writer, indie musician and former music magazine editor who is dedicated to showing musicians of all kinds how to get exposure, connect with fans, sell more CDs and increase their incomes through their artistic passions. Bob's books include "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook," "Unleash the Artist Within" and "Branding Yourself Online |

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Songwriting

How to Write Lyrics For a Song

Songwriter Confessions #1

Writing Hit Songs

Guitar - Beyond The Chord Chart

Going Seamless: Dissolving the Brain Divide

Why Artist Development Makes A Difference

Turning a Band Into Songwriters - 10 Songs In One Hour

5 Songwriting Tips For The Lazy

To Record or Not To Record - At Home, That Is

Tapping Into Your Musical Side - Writing Song Lyrics

How To Get Signed To A Label - Top 10 Ways

Copyright Basics for Songwriters

Why You Must Stay On Course

The Gig Is Up - Getting Those Gigs

Every Song Tells A Story...But Does It Need To Be An Abstract Novel?

What Bruce Springsteen Taught Me About Writing

People are Turning to Meaningful Songs for Emotional and Spiritual Relief:

Improvisation in Music: Is that What Your Soul is Saying or are You Just Regurgitating?

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