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The complete singer-songwriter: a troubadour's guide to writing, performing, recording, and business
2016
in English
- Second edition.
1495019918 9781495019913
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Table of Contents
The first verse. Love and theft
The myth of perfection
Fact and fiction
In search of style
Commercial considerations
Starting points. Fishing for ideas
Songwriting tools
Free writing
Songwriting games
Song form. Parts of a song
Using rhyme
Understanding chord progressions. Songwriting by number
Progressions in major keys
Progressions in minor keys
Simple substitutions
Blues/rock changes
On the drawing board. The editing process
Collaborating
Onstage. Getting ready to perform
Finding venues
Gear matters
Booking basics
Agents and helpers
In the studio. Getting ready to record
Home vs. studio recording
Engineering and producing
Making tracks
The label connection
Taking care of business. Copyrighting your songs
Tapping into the public domain
Music publishings basics
Digital royalties
Surviving and thriving in the DIY age.
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Visit the book's online companion at completesingersongwriter.com to find additional songwriting lessons and tips; playlists of songs discussed; and a selective, updated guide to websites, publications, and other recommended resources for songwriters.
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