How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780879309428)

So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to the Beatles to Tori Amos, How to Write Songs on Guitar takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony - and inspires you to combine them in exciting new ways. Now with updated songs and tips on writing trends, it's packed with wisdom and practical advice culled from over 1 500 songs, How to Write Songs on Guitar 2nd edition will soon have you producing better, more memorable songs.

Author: Rikky Rooksby
ISBN-10: 0879309423
ISBN-13: 9780879309428
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.96lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.38w x 0.62d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2008 pg. 49