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Songwriting Fundamentals book

Songwriting fundamentals book by Dave Byers. "Discover the true joy of songwriting when you understand the fundamentals used in many successful songs!" This book covers songwriting from A to Z. It is the perfect book for those starting out in songwriting as well as the intermediate and advanced writers looking to improve their songwriting skills. Each section is clearly labeled and easy to find. No other book covers the songwriting fundamentals as completely as this book does. DC Music is a complete music store on line offering you the lowest prices on musical equipment shipped to your door for only $4.99 in the 48 U.S. states. Order on line or call our toll free number and place your order with our helpful staff. View any of the main departments above by clicking any button or sub menu within a category at the links on the left side. Thank you for your interest in DC Music. A "Complete music store on line!"

 

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James Moore - Dave Byers' "Songwriting Fundamentals" book is an excellent resource for new songwriters, and even seasoned writers will appreciate being reminded what makes a great song. Far removed from a traditional textbook approach, Dave writes in a conversational manner that makes his book hard to put down.

Kathryn - "A lot of helpful hints which made me realize I was doing right. Thank you for the helpful tips. It has helped greatly."

 
Billy - "Dave, I enjoyed your Songwriting Fundamentals book. Thanks for your words and your references."
 
Holly - "Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge and talent with others. It inspires me to work hard and use the information to play the guitar and sing praise the Lord, that you may be blessed for the gift of yourself that you have given others. It is a beautiful gift that you have and we are all blessed that you opened your heart so we could all share."
Haley - "I just wanted to tell you that this book has helped me so much!"
 
Anita - "just wanted to say your site is great"
 
Paula - "I am putting your site on my favorites list"
 
Mary - "good material Dave. Keep up the good work. Hope this gives you the exposure that you so rightly deserve."
 
Lisa - "hello Dave - ran across your site on the web and have book-marked it...lots of neat things there."
 
Kevin - "Love you web site"
 
Ross - "I thank God for you and this site."
 
William - "I came upon your site mate, and like to say thanks. I am a writer and I am learning some good tips from you. Keep up the good teaching and thanks again Dave."
 
Pete - "I just wanted to personally thank you for being an encouragement through your articles. (your articles helped resolve a lot of issues in the songwriting area already...much appreciated!)
 
Temple - Hi Dave, I just have to tell you that this site was a terrific answer to prayer. When I asked the Lord for direction in getting serious with this gift I found this treasure trove!! Be blessed!!"
 
Alexandra - "I have enjoyed your site and has helped me finish some of my songs."
Ian - "Really enjoyed your pages on songwriting - was sitting here with 'writer's block' trying to finish a few things, and surfed into your page by accident... ... or not!"
 
Jesse - "thank you for this wonderful web-site! God bless you!"
 
Amy - "Loved your book! Great work!"
 
Lenny - "I very much appreciate your emphasis on Melody in your article."


Table of contents

Introduction
 
Section 1 – Technique
            Inspiration
            Ways to be inspired
            Verses of inspiration
            Same thing but a new way
            Beautiful person/song
            Catch their attention quickly
            Telling your story        
            Catchy title
            The hook
            The focus of a song
            Saying it directly
            Unfolding your lyric
            Connect-ability
            Point of view
            Talking to the listener
            Keeping the chorus intact
            Song length
 
Section 2 – Structure
            Verse/chorus format
            Rhyming
            Studying rhyme and song structure
            Rhyme scheme
            The many type’s of rhymes
            Song meter
            Tension and release
            The punch line
            Music theory and melodies
            Catchy melodies
            Metaphors and similes
 
Section 3 – Making it a song
            Mapping your songs
            Story songs
            The beauty of contrast and conflict
            Details make the song
            Perspective
            Writing from your heart
            Instrumentation
            Interesting intervals
            Rewriting your songs
            Relax and write it
                       
Frequently asked questions
Basic songwriting tips
Web sites of interest
In closing
 

 


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