The complete idiot's guide to the art of songwriting. (©2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Idiot's guide to the art of songwriting; Guide to the art of songwriting; Art of songwriting
• Further Information: Note: By Casey Kelly and David Hodge.
• Other Names: Kelly, Casey; Hodge, David, 1957-
• Contents: Getting yourself ready. Magic and myth ; Defining structure ; A look at musical genres ; The chicken and the egg -- Painting with words. What have you got to say? ; Who is singing your song? ; First impressions ; Choruses, verses, and bridges ; Lyrical lyrics -- Making music. Notes, chords, and keys ; Making memorable melodies ; Finding harmony ; Some assembly required ; Rhythm ; Hooking your listener -- Getting better all the time. The art of rewriting ; Turning your song into a demo ; Avoiding ruts and blocks ; Working well with others ; Taking your songs for a test drive ; The digital age -- Going pro. Copyrights ; The business of the music business ; New horizons.
• Publisher Details: New York : Alpha
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 222 pages), illustrations, music
• Subjects: 782.42/13; Popular music -- Writing and publishing; MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Songwriting; Popular music -- Writing and publishing; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781101543375; 9781101540497; 1101540494
• Related ISBNs: 110154337X; 9781615641031
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-212) and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.