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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.

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      Publisher F&W Publications Inc
      Published 8 January 2010
      ISBN-13 9781582975771
      978-1582975771
      ISBN-10 1582975779
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      Entertainment Techniques of music

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.

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