Books about songwriting
- zenarcade
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Books about songwriting
Hola, what books would you recommend on the topic of songwriting? I really struggle with writing lyrics to music, but sometimes also to find a good chorus/bridge part to a good verse or vice versa.
I read somewhere "Tunesmith" should be good. What would you guys recommend? Any help/input is highly appreciated!
I read somewhere "Tunesmith" should be good. What would you guys recommend? Any help/input is highly appreciated!
- Shadoweclipse13
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Re: Books about songwriting
I definitely can't help you, but I subscribed as I would love to be better at lyrics myself! I've always got cool ideas or a vibe/feel for a song, but always fall short in writing. I'm more of an instrumental writer, but even that could be better.
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- Professor Bill
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Re: Books about songwriting
I read this a couple of years ago and it was helpful:
Pat Pattison, Writing Better Lyrics: The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting.
https://bookshop.org/books/writing-bett ... 1582975771
He's a Berklee prof who's worked with some big names (some of whom I admire, some not). I don't always agree with his ideas about what's important in a lyric, but he did make me more aware of things like rhyme scheme and meter, which has been useful.
Pat Pattison, Writing Better Lyrics: The Essential Guide to Powerful Songwriting.
https://bookshop.org/books/writing-bett ... 1582975771
He's a Berklee prof who's worked with some big names (some of whom I admire, some not). I don't always agree with his ideas about what's important in a lyric, but he did make me more aware of things like rhyme scheme and meter, which has been useful.
- jamietay
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Re: Books about songwriting
this is your brain on music
its not specifically about songwriting, but it really made a huge impact on my songwriting for sure. like everytime i write a song i remember a mantra from that book
its not specifically about songwriting, but it really made a huge impact on my songwriting for sure. like everytime i write a song i remember a mantra from that book
can i scream?
- windmill
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Re: Books about songwriting
Saw this Pat Pattinson video a few years ago
Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm - Part 1 of 4
Recommend having a look
HTH
Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm - Part 1 of 4
Recommend having a look
HTH
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Re: Books about songwriting
I once showed a notebook of song lyrics I had to a successful Nashville songwriter. He wrote hits for a number of big names.
After flipping though a couple of pages he wrote in one of the margins.
”I drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. That’s what people want. Don’t overthink it.”
After flipping though a couple of pages he wrote in one of the margins.
”I drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. That’s what people want. Don’t overthink it.”
- zenarcade
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Re: Books about songwriting
fuzzjunkie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:00 pmI once showed a notebook of song lyrics I had to a successful Nashville songwriter. He wrote hits for a number of big names.
After flipping though a couple of pages he wrote in one of the margins.
”I drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry. That’s what people want. Don’t overthink it.”
- zenarcade
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Re: Books about songwriting
Very cool tips so far. I read the Pat Pattinson book on holidays (well some parts at least). Even though the examples are not always great it gives you some very good ideas.
- MazzyJaster
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Re: Books about songwriting
His free online course started today.windmill wrote: ↑Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:54 pmSaw this Pat Pattinson video a few years ago
Melodic Rhythm and Lyric Rhythm - Part 1 of 4
Recommend having a look
HTH
https://www.coursera.org/learn/songwriting-lyrics