Songwriting and the Guitar Book (String Letter Publishing) (Acoustic Guitar) (Acoustic Guitar Guides)

(String Letter Publishing). With this unique and informative guide, you'll discover new ideas and inspirations for crafting your own songs and making the most of your instrument. You'll gain a better understanding of chord progressions, melodies, alternate tunings and other subjects through a series of expertly designed workshops, and you'll find tips and techniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and more. Contents......Page 4 Introduction......Page 5 About The Authors......Page 6 Waiting For a Miracle......Page 9 James Taylor......Page 12 Richard Thompson......Page 15 Paul Simon......Page 18 Indigo Girls......Page 20 Jules Shear......Page 23 Gillian Welch and David Rawlings......Page 25 David Crosby......Page 28 Joni Mitchell......Page 30 David Wilcox......Page 33 Writing Your First Song......Page 35 Luring the Muse......Page 38 Listening to Your Guitar......Page 42 The Melodic Journey......Page 44 Lyric Lessons......Page 47 Finding a Lyrical Hook......Page 48 Songwriting Traps and How to Avoid Them......Page 53 Editing Your Songs......Page 56 Expanding Your Chord Vocabulary......Page 59 Understanding Chord Progressions......Page 64 Chord Notation......Page 65 How to Find the Right Guitar......Page 73 Recording Yourself While You Write......Page 78 Using a Capo......Page 81 25 Tunings to Try......Page 84

with This Unique And Informative Guide, You'll Discover New Ideas And Inspirations For Crafting Your Own Songs And Making The Most Of Your Instrument. You'll Gain A Better Understanding Of Chord Progressions, Melodies, Alternate Tunings And Other Subjects Through A Series Of Expertly Designed Workshops, And You'll Find Tips And Techniques Offered By Top Singer-songwriters, Such As Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews And More.