Norton, Christopher - Write Songs from Scratch
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Norton, Christopher - Write Songs from Scratch

Catalogue No: BH7100217
A complete guide to songwriting for beginners

Product FormatBook/CD
ComposerNorton, Christopher
£16.99
Typically dispatched in 5-7 working days
SeriesFrom Scratch
Pages64
ISBN9780851623511 (0851623514)
ISMN9790060113086 (M060113086)
UPC073999176056
The beginner's guide to writing a hit song. Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what you love about some songs but hate about others? Whether you start with lyrics, tune, chords or rhythm, Write Songs from Scratch guides you through all aspects of songwriting - what makes one lyric good whilst another awful, what makes a memorable tune, and so on. An accompanying CD demonstrates how it's done, with eight sample songs recorded by top artists. And, when you write your own chart-topper, Write Songs from Scratch provides advice on how to approach the music industry and protect your copyright. Written by an expert songwriter and recorded by top artists, Write Songs from Scratch is fabulous for any aspiring songwriter.

Contents

  1. 01. The basics
  2. 02. Your favourite songs
  3. 03. The songs on the CD
  4. 04. Getting going
  5. 05. Writing your ideas down
  6. 06. Getting started
  7. 07. Words
  8. 08. Tunes
  9. 09. Chords
  10. 10. Rhythm
  11. 11. Arranging your song
  12. 12. Songwriting in practice
  13. 13. The Songs
  14. 14. Starting with rhythm: Boyfriend
  15. 15. Starting with a melody: I can't live without you
  16. 16. Starting with a lyric: Something to believe in
  17. 17. Starting with a texture: You take me away
  18. 18. Starting with a chord progression: Baby my heart
  19. 19. Starting with a melody: You tore out my heart
  20. 20. Starting with a lyric: Too much fun
  21. 21. Starting with a rhythm: Get your groove on
  22. 22. What next?
  23. 23. Performing and publishing
  24. 24. Protecting yourself
  25. and others
  26. 25. Index
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