The Songwriter's Workshop: Melody Book/Online Audio (Berklee Press)

(Berklee Press). Spark your imagination with hundreds of creative songwriting techniques! This hands-on guide provides lessons on how to write innovative songs, based on popular songwriting courses at Berklee College of Music. Whether you're a beginning songwriter who can't read a note of music, or an experienced professional looking for new ideas, this book will provide new insight into your craft; it teaches the fundamental techniques behind today's hit songs, together with easy-to-follow exercises so you can immediately apply these tools to your own art. This book comes with access to online audio recordings so you can practice your songs with accompaniment, even if you can't play an instrument. The Songwriter's Workshop: Melody Teaches The Fundamental Techniques Behind Today's Hit Songs, Together With Easy-to-follow Exercises, So You Can Immediately Apply These Tools To Your Own Art. Quit Wrestling With Writer's Block, And Learn To Make The Songwriting Process Easy, Fun, And Intuitive. You'll Learn How To: Develop Melodies That Express The Unique Spirit Of Your Lyrics. Choose Notes, Rhythm, And Section Structures To Effectively Express Lyric Meaning. Write Memorable Choruses And Verses That Work Together As A Complete Song. Follow Examples And Tips From Professional Songwriters. Practice Your Songs With An Accompaniment On The Play-along Cd, Even If You Can't Play An Instrument.--résumé De L'éditeur. Rhythm is essential to a song's melody-as important as pitch, lyrics, or harmony.