You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing
Title | You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing PDF eBook |
Author | LARRY MCCABE |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | 120 |
Release | 2011-01-24 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610654889 |
In this easy to understand, how to book for any aspiring songwriter, Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to get started, how to write in different song forms, how to approach titles, themes and lyrics, the creation of a melody, utilization of various chords and chord progressions, finding the right chords for the melody, handling various rhythmic elements, creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary, essential supplies for novice songwriters, master chord diagrams for keyboard and guitar and an index of recorded music. Includes stereo CD.
Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting
Title | Alfred's Teach Yourself Songwriting PDF eBook |
Author | Greg Horne |
Publisher | Alfred Music Publishing |
Total Pages | 100 |
Release | 2005-07 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780739036044 |
The newest addition to the extremely successful Teach Yourself Series is here! This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure to inspire any aspiring songwriter!
Songwriting for Beginners
Title | Songwriting for Beginners PDF eBook |
Author | John Davidson |
Publisher | Alfred Music |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781457409790 |
Anyone can get started learning how to write a song with this user-friendly basic method. You will learn how to write a melody, write an interesting chord progression, develop ideas, write lyrics and more. This book teaches the basics of reading music and provides both guitar and keyboard diagrams of the basic chords. You will even learn how to copyright and protect your songs. No matter what style of music you enjoy, get ready to develop your creativity with the first-ever, fun, basic method for songwriting.
You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music
Title | You Can Teach Yourself to Compose Music PDF eBook |
Author | BOB ASHTON |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | 88 |
Release | 2011-02-09 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610655451 |
A very comprehensive book that answers many frequently asked questions about song composition. It starts at the very beginning the basic concept, and takes you step-by-step to the final completion and production of a song.
You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar
Title | You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar PDF eBook |
Author | STEVE KAUFMAN |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | 84 |
Release | 2010-10-07 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609740092 |
Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.
You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar
Title | You Can Teach Yourself Fingerpicking Guitar PDF eBook |
Author | TOMMY FLINT |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | 2016-06-03 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609741587 |
Eclectic guitarist and veteran Mel Bay author Tommy Flint provides a comprehensive introduction to fingerstyle guitar technique. Intended for the serious student learning the guitar without the advantage of having a teacher- clear photographs, diagrams, and standard and tab notation will guide you every step of the way. Original fingerstyle tunes and arrangements of folk standards abound in this book, driving home concepts of music theory, technique, syncopation, walking bass, barre chords, slurs, moveable chords, use of the capo, the Nashville number system, and much more.
You Can Teach Yourself to Make Music with Homemade Instruments
Title | You Can Teach Yourself to Make Music with Homemade Instruments PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Nelson |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Total Pages | 112 |
Release | 2017-07-27 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1619117525 |
Many instruments in this book can be built in a half hour or less by children as young as age 5, using common household items. Songs include guitar and autoharp chords as well as dulcimer tablature. Includes access to online audio.