Perricone, Jack - Great Songwriting Techniques

In Great Songwriting Techniques, veteran composer and teacher Jack Perricone shares years of experience in the art, science, and pedagogy of songwriting to teach readers the craft.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
THE BASICS
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Chapter1. BEGINNING A SONG
Chapter 2. INTRODUCTION TO MELODY
Chapter 3. RHYTHM AND RHYME
Chapter 4. TONE TENDENCIES
Chapter 5. SETTING LYRICS TO MUSIC/SETTING MUSIC TO LYRICS
Chapter 6. SIMPLE BUT INTERESTING
TONAL ENVIRONMENTS
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Chapter 7. TRADITIONAL MAJOR/MINOR ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 8. The BLUES, ROCK, R&B AND MODAL ENVIRONMENTS
LARGE CONSIDERATIONS
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Chapter 9. DEVEOPMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Chapter 10. THE MELODIC OUTLINE AND THE MELODIC STEP PROGRESSION