What''s the secret to writing a hit song? It''s as simple as
1-2-3-4-5-6 Innovative, practical, and inspiring, "Six Steps to
Songwriting Success" presents a surefire step-by-step approach to
mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author
Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had
songs on the Country, Pop, and RandB charts simultaneously, has
packed this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writing
technique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; and
tools for self-evaluation-plus many other exercises that work.
Blume''s warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes and
entertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written and
recorded. Get "Six Steps to Songwriting Success," and get on the
charts
目錄:
Introduction
STEP 1: Developing Successful Song Structures
CHAPTER 1 Identifying the Most Successful Song Structures
and Why They Work
Identifing the Components of a Song
The Verse
The Pre-Chorus
The Chorus
The Bridge
Building a Successful Song
Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus
Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Bridge - Chorus
Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus
Verse - Verse - Bridge - Verse
Variations
EXERCISE: IdentifTing Song Structures
Introductions, Instrumental Solos, and
Turnarounds
EXERCISE: Using Successful Song Structures
STEP 1: Conclusion SONG STRUCTURE CHECKLIST
STEP 2: Writing Effective Lyrics
CHAPTER 2 Developing Great Song Ideas and Catchy Titles
Understanding What Constitutes a Great Idea--and How
to Find One
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STEP 3:Composing Memorable Melodies
STEP 4:Producing Successful Demos
STEP 5:Taking Care of Business
STEP 6: Developing Persistence and Realistic Expectations
Afterword
Author Information
Appendix
Song Permissions
Index