How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course

Rikky Rooksby

Book cover for How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course
Book cover for How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course

How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course

How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course

Rikky Rooksby

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So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to the Beatles to Tori Amos, How to Write Songs on Guitar takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony - and inspires you to combine them in exciting new ways. Now with updated songs and tips on writing trends, it's packed with wisdom and practical advice culled from over 1 500 songs, How to Write Songs on Guitar 2nd edition will soon have you producing better, more memorable songs.

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Publisher: Backbeat Books
Pub date: 2009-05-01
Length: 240 pages

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