Writing Better Lyrics
Writing Better Lyrics

Author: Pat Pattison

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-12-11

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1599631660

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The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover: • How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners • Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes • Ways to use repetition as an asset • How to successfully manipulate meter • Instruction for matching lyrics with music • Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles • Advice for working with a co-writer • And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.

Lyrics Without Music
Lyrics Without Music

Author: Joseph Morales

Publisher: Page Publishing Inc

Published: 2022-05-04

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1634172965

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Do you sometimes have those moments where you are extremely astounded and out of words? You knew you have a message for this perfect tune you have just prepared. And you don t want to end up producing something just because it sounds right to your music. You still want to preserve the identity of your songs conveying particular message and emotion. The human voice is an important instrument in music style, and it needs to have some words to sing. Lyrics without Music is a collection of conversational, poetry-like expressions that can be perfectly used as lyrics for your music. The words written in this book are intentionally formed with syllables that could become rhythms in possible melodies. A collection of various expressions about life and love, even noncomposers may find delight in reading and even singing this book!

Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV
Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV

Author: Robin Frederick

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780982004029

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Tens of thousands of songs are needed each year for TV, movies, and commercials. The songwriting techniques and marketing tips in this guide show how to craft music and lyrics to give the industry what it needs, make broadcast quality recordings, and pitch songs.

Lyrics Without Music Vol 3
Lyrics Without Music Vol 3

Author: Esa Myllylä

Publisher: Esa Myllylä

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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"Lyrics Without Music Vol 3" presents a collection of 11 captivating and thought-provoking lyrics, carefully crafted to evoke a myriad of emotions without the constraint of musical composition. This volume breaks free from traditional naming conventions, allowing the readers to interpret and connect with the verses on a personal level. Within this poetic anthology, readers will explore a vast range of themes and subjects. From the intoxicating liberation of love to the depths of heartbreak's sorrow, each lyric encapsulates the human experience in its raw and unadorned form. With each page, readers will embark on a journey where words become the instrument, and emotions become the melody.

Songwriting Without Boundaries
Songwriting Without Boundaries

Author: Pat Pattison

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1599632977

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Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail! Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to: • tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details • effectively use metaphor and comparative language • add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasing Songwriters, as well as writers of other genres, will benefit from this collection of sensory writing challenges. Divided into four sections, Songwriting Without Boundaries features four different fourteen-day challenges with timed writing exercises, along with examples from other songwriters, poets, and prose writers.

The Dragon Squisher, Volume 1
The Dragon Squisher, Volume 1

Author: Scott McCormick

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2020-12

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781543979169

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Meet Nigel: digger of latrines, shoveler of poop, and the single greatest threat to all the humans, elves, dwarves, and halflings of Esteria. Desperate to escape from military school and return to his carefree life as the village no-goodnik, Nigel sees the king's declaration of war on the gorks as the perfect opportunity to flee, since he's pretty sure his latrine-digging skills aren't going to do much good on the front line. But his escape efforts have a habit of backfiring, and by the time he and his arch-frenemy are banished from the kingdom and sent on an impossible quest for a (probably bogus) magical artifact, the humans of Amerigorn find themselves longing for the good old days when they were merely being annihilated by Lord Smoron. The Dragon Squisher is a fantasy novel for teens that spoofs the tropes of the genre and will appeal to teens, young adults, and adults who love the humor of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. If this is the kind of book you've been searching for--and who hasn't?--look no further than Book One of the Nigel Chronicles: The Dragon Squisher. Funnier than Lord of the Rings! Shorter than Harry Potter! This coming of age fantasy novel is an epic fantasy treat for all fans of humorous fantasy.

How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck)
How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck)

Author: Ed Bell

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-11

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781733375009

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Once upon a time, there wasn't a song. Then, sometime later, there was. "How the $&%! did that happen?" you might ask. How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck) is the definitive, no-nonsense and 100% beginner-proof guide to writing original songs. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced songwriter looking to improve your songwriting process, How to Write a Song... walks you through a powerful, stimulating but simple process you can use to create great songs, time after time. It's not a formula. It's not a songwriting 'method'. You'll craft every single note and word of your song. You'll write in any style you like. Meanwhile, you'll learn not just what to do but why you're doing it - so you can use those skills in every other song you create. You'll be guided step-by-step through how to find a great song idea, how to choose an effective title, how to craft a solid lyric, how to write catchy melodies and grooves, and how to combine all of those parts effectively into a complete song. And best of all, literally all you need get started is some basic experience on piano or guitar, or with a Digital Audio Workstation like Logic, Ableton or GarageBand. Everything else is inside.

Music, Lyrics, and Life
Music, Lyrics, and Life

Author: Mike Errico

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1493059793

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Music, Lyrics, and Life is the songwriting class you always wish you'd taken, taught by the professor you always wish you'd had. It's a deep dive into the heart of questions asked by songwriters of all levels, from how to begin journaling to when you know that a song is finished. With humor and empathy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Errico unravels both the mystery of songwriting and the logistics of life as a songwriter. For years, this set of tools, prompts, and ideas has inspired students on campuses including Yale, Wesleyan, Berklee, Oberlin, and NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Alongside his own lessons, Errico interviews the writers, producers, and A&R executives behind today's biggest hits and investigates the larger questions of creativity through lively conversations with a wide range of innovative thinkers: astrophysicist Janna Levin explains the importance of repetition, both in choruses and in the exploration of the universe; renowned painter John Currin praises the constraints of form, whether it's within a right-angled canvas or a three-minute pop song; bestselling author George Saunders unpacks the hidden benefit of writing, and revising, authentically; and much more. The result is that Music, Lyrics, and Life ends up revealing as much about the art of songwriting as it does about who we are, and where we may be going. This is a book for songwriters, future content creators, music lovers, and anyone who wants to understand how popular art forms are able to touch us so deeply. Mike Errico has honed these lessons over years of writing, performing, teaching, and mentoring, and no matter where you are on your songwriting journey, Music, Lyrics, and Life will help you build a creative world that's both intrinsic to who you are, and undeniable to whoever is listening.