Memorial Hall Library

Songwriting, strategies for musical self-expression and creativity, Christian V. Hauser, Daniel R. Tomal, and Rekha S. Rajan

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

musicillustrations

index present

non fiction

Songwriting

bibliography

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Christian V. Hauser, Daniel R. Tomal, and Rekha S. Rajan

strategies for musical self-expression and creativity

A musical composer, guitar rocker, and lyric opera singer team up to write this sensational book on songwriting. This book includes everything you want to know about the core competencies of songwriting, elements of music, and lyrics. A musical composer, guitar rocker, and lyric opera singer team up to write this sensational book on songwriting. This book includes everything you want to know about the core competencies of songwriting, elements of music, and lyrics. Features include writing song lyrics, crafting musical compositions, musical styles, getting a contract, sustaining a career, publishers and agents, recording, and even how to survive in the music industry. No matter what music genre you desire--blues, country, hip hop, gospel, punk, classical, alternative, jingles, or rock--this is the book for you. You will find this fascinating book filled with tips, quotes from famous songwriters and musicians, and numerous stories on songwriting that will keep you fully engaged

Core competencies of songwriters -- Elements of music : rhythm -- Pitch and harmony -- Form, expression, and timbre -- Writing the lyrics -- Building sustainability in the music industry -- The business of songwriting -- Tips on songwriting from songwriters -- Permissions and copyrights -- Music standards are all about music literacy -- Songwriting competencies survey -- Resources for music educators