Music-Instruction & Study-Songwriting

Music is considered one of the most useful therapies known to man. It is used in many cultures across the world and the effect is almost always as powerful. A music journal helps you document and share your personal musical experience. You don't have...

"Jolene" is one of Dolly Parton's most well-known and beloved songs. Released in 1974 as the title song of Dolly's thirteenth studio album, it has become a cultural phenomenon. Often seen as a cheating song, "Jolene" is compelling because of its ambiguity: Who is...

About the Band-in-a-Box step-by-step book Band-in-a-Box is a music program that automatically creates a musical accompaniment or arrangement, using almost any instrument that belongs to various musical styles. Many musical styles! Such as jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, disco, pop, and the like. With...

"Jake Brown puts the songwriter in the spotlight." --Billboard Country Here are the untold stories behind country's most influential songs from the tunesmiths themselves--featuring interviews with Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift cowriters Liz Rose and Lori McKenna, Luke Combs cowriter Drew Parker, Morgan Wallen hit...

Revolution is a detailed exploration into the era of Prince's most prolific and groundbreaking music made with considerable inspiration and performed by a unique cadre of musicians he gathered and relentlessly drove to be the sonic, visual, and ideological reflection of his evolving vision....

Queen Liliuokalani left two major legacies. The first, her lands, have benefited the Hawaiian people through the Liliuokalani Trust and Queen Liliuokalani Children's Center. The second, her music, has brought pleasure to many people of many cultures, and Hui Hanai hopes the publication of...

Originally published in 2003, and now revised and updated, The Songwriting Sourcebook is the third entry in Rikky Rooksby's bestselling How to Write Songs series. This easy-to-use book will help you write better songs by explaining the art of writing effective chord sequences. It...

The White Doe of Rylstone is a narrative poem written by the famous English poet William Wordsworth. The poem tells the story of the Battle of Marston Moor, which took place during the English Civil War in the 17th century. The central character of...

For Swifties everywhere, this guided journal with interactive prompts and questions, complete with stunning illustrations and a silky ribbon, explores all the literary easter eggs in Taylor's lyrics, revealing the best of her personal library - from The Bell Jar to The Great Gatsby....

Songwriter Keith Sykes goes all out to tell his story. It's as if you're right there at his concert, listening to his take on how he came to New York City in 1968, then you travel with him through his past all the way...

In A GUITARIST'S GRIMOIRE: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF CREATING A MUSICAL DIARY TO MASTER GUITAR COMPOSITION, the renowned publisher University Scholastic Press delves into the profound art of musical diary-keeping, transforming it into a powerful tool for guitarists. This comprehensive 333-page book, structured across...

Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the "concept album." It is music that arrives inside a book. It's also, arguably, the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar albums. In his latest offering, Rik Emmett delves...

Get ready to rock out with "Guns N' Roses The Spaghetti Incident?: Guitar Tabs And Chords," the ultimate guide to one of the most unique albums in the band's catalog. This comprehensive tabs and chords book is the perfect resource for guitarists who want...

Chappell Roan: Finding Strength in Song - How Music Became Her Voice for Self-Expression and Empowerment takes readers on an inspiring journey through the life and career of a rising music sensation. From her humble beginnings in Willard, Missouri, to becoming a trailblazer in...

"Dive into the captivating world of the 'Sweat' tour with our immersive book experience, enhanced by an exclusive curated playlist that brings the electrifying performances to life. In this book, readers uncover the behind-the-scenes magic of the tour through intimate photographs, exclusive interviews, and...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what it is you love about some songs, but hate about others? This book will show you. Written by an expert songwriter and recorded by top artists, Write Songs from Scratch...

An open concept journal for songwriters to write, create, manifest goals, and take note of songwriting information and studio sessions. Created by Platinum Record Songwriter Amy Kirkpatrick.Author: Amy KirkpatrickISBN-10: 171698954XISBN-13: 9781716989544Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2020Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d

As part of Motown's legendary songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier is responsible for such classics as "Baby I Need Your Loving," "You Can't Hurry Love," "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Heat Wave,"...

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Note-for-note transcriptions of all 12 tracks from LP's 2007 chart-topping release. Includes: Bleed It Out * Given Up * Hands Held High * In Between * In Pieces * Leave Out All the Rest * The Little Things Give You Away...

MARCUS A. RAGSDALE AUTHOR/ARTIST Hi, thank you for buying this book. 16Bars was created from the heart, I hope it catches people's attention and will gain appreciation for my angle of Hip Hop Poetry. My idea behind putting a book out before an album...

Lyrics For Leisure Hours is a collection of poems written by Florence Wilson and published in 1842. The book contains a variety of lyrical pieces that are intended to be read and enjoyed during moments of relaxation and leisure. The poems cover a range...

Designing and Implementing a Successful Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Program is designed as a resource for faculty, administrators, and university leaders interested in developing new, or expanding existing, undergraduate research programs. The book provides a practical handbook addressing the many "how to"...

Bruce Springsteen's career has been covered many times over, yet many of the complexities and apparent contradictions of his music remain unresolved. Rob Kirkpatrick provides a comprehensive and coherent look at the work of this thoroughly complex and persistently captivating artist. After a brief...

'Heroic and absurd, scurrilous and profound, Who Killed Mister Moonlight? charts the descent of four intelligent young men with faces like ruby-eyed dime-store skull rings into a glittering and very modern maelstrom. Fast, compelling, and disarmingly honest, this is an invaluable account of a...

You are going to love giving this as a gift for your husband, boyfriend, brother or really anybody that is obsessed with collecting guitars and is not planning to stop anything soon.Make a joke out of this and give it as a gift idea...

Did you ever wish you had the skills to write beautiful worship songs? Our Lord is gathering a holy priesthood of worshipers and intercessors from the ends of the earth. We are called to be a royal priesthood before the God of Heaven, and...

In "A Songwriter's Grimoire: prac4cal notes for a mys4cal prac4ce", art philosopher and professional songwriter Andy Eppler employs his signature comedic style to dispel magical thinking around the crea;ve process without sacrificing any of the power or meaning that fuels great art. Eppler uses...

Music Publishing covers the basics of how a composition is copyrighted, published, and promoted. Publishing in the music business goes far beyond the physical sheet--it includes live performance and mechanical (recording) rights, and income streams from licensing deals of various kinds. A single song...

Presenting a remarkable selection of songs ranging from vintage rock 'n' roll to today's electronic dance music, this book analyzes in fine detail the writing and recording techniques behind 100 selected singles and album cuts to see exactly what makes a great track great....

(Berklee Guide). Learn the business, process, and procedures of writing music for film, television, and other forms of media. This book goes step-by-step through the Berklee approach to the art of film scoring. In tracing the evolution of film music from its early silent...

This book makes the case for a new theorisation of Song as a multimodal storytelling sonic act, one that has implications for songwriters, scholars, and the way in which we think about music and song.Author: Andy Ward, Briony LuttrellISBN-10: 1666931675ISBN-13: 9781666931679Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, and lyricist Mark Winkler provides a handbook on writing great lyrics, chock full of songwriting exercises and engaging personal vignettes. This book crosses a variety of genres andteaches the craft of modern commercial songwriting as practiced by the likes of...

Tottel's Miscellany: Songs And Sonnets is a book compiled by Richard Tottel in 1557, which includes a collection of poems and songs written by various authors during the Tudor period. The book was published during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and is considered...

Songs Scouts Sing is a book written by Alfred C. Nichols that contains a collection of songs commonly sung by scouts. The book includes lyrics and sheet music for a variety of songs, including traditional folk tunes, patriotic songs, and campfire songs. The songs...

(Jazz Instruction). Renowned educator and writer Paris Rutherford has adapted the text he used for over 30 years in teaching university-level arranging at one of the nation's most illustrious jazz schools. For anyone wanting to enter the exciting world of jazz arranging, this book...

Steering clear of unnecessary technicalities, 'Arranging Songs' offers practical hints and tips on arranging for everything from a single acoustic guitar to a full band and beyond.Author: Rikky RooksbyISBN-10: 0879308966ISBN-13: 9780879308964Publisher: Backbeat BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2007Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.60d

Sound Foundations offers a holistic and personalized introduction to music technology, songwriting, and entrepreneurship. With a wide variety of prompts, activities, written exercises, and idea-generating sections, this workbook provides quick and accessible entry points into different topics and concepts that form the bedrock of...

Sound Foundations offers a holistic and personalized introduction to music technology, songwriting, and entrepreneurship. With a wide variety of prompts, activities, written exercises, and idea-generating sections, this workbook provides quick and accessible entry points into different topics and concepts that form the bedrock of...

""Uncle Gabe Tucker: Or Reflections, Song And Sentiment In The Quarters"" is a book written by John A. Macon. The book is a collection of stories, songs, and reflections about the life of Uncle Gabe Tucker, an elderly African American man who lived in...

Guitar Sheet music with Guitar tab and bar chord diagrams. $ total bars per page for a total of 400 bars. 100 pagesGrab a CopyAuthor: Tlk JournalsISBN-10: 1540546780ISBN-13: 9781540546784Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2016Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.21d

Songs of the Stalwart is a collection of poems written by Grantland Rice in 1917. The book is a tribute to the courage and bravery of American soldiers during World War I. The poems are written in a simple and straightforward style, with a...

Author: Jacob J. PaulISBN-13: 9798218463885Publisher: Jake PaulLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2024Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.11d

Growing Songwriting is a groundbreaking book on the pedagogy of songwriting that starts with the essential question: How do I begin to write songs myself and with my students? In this book, Randles suggests that we start with cover songs, then explore the middle...

Pop Prompts: The '90s takes you on a journey through a decade of music that will liberate the writer in you from whatever holds you back.R&B, rock, and rap. Grunge and hip-hop. Pop and punk. The lines between genres and mainstream vs. counterculture music...

Author: Krissy NordhoffISBN-10: 1950465888ISBN-13: 9781950465880Publisher: Core Media Group Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2024Pages: 254Format: SpiralWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d

Japan was the first non-Western nation to compete with the Western powers at their own game. The country's rise to a major player on the stage of Western music has been equally spectacular. The connection between these two developments, however, has never been explored.How...

Japan was the first non-Western nation to compete with the Western powers at their own game. The country's rise to a major player on the stage of Western music has been equally spectacular. The connection between these two developments, however, has never been explored.How...

From the Grammy-nominated folk singer and songwriter, "a treatise on making art." (Bust) Mary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny's old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Songs became lifelines to...

Tablature paper makes writing music for guitar easy. With blocks for chords and 6-line staves for tabbing, this notebook is perfect for the budding guitar composer. It makes a perfect gift for the musician or songwriter on your list Features include: 5 chord boxes...

Skip Ladd was born in St. Louis, Missouri November 8th 1948. His legal name is Paul Alan Ladd, but has gone by Skip Ladd since before he could even walk. His parents moved to Phoenix, Arizona in September of 1952. He use to take...