Study the Hits: Learn the Secrets of Today's Chart-Topping Hits
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (856 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00O2U9AFA |
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| Number of Pages | : | 153 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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PFrangou said Very helpful indeed. I really liked this book. It was very easy to read, gave very informative advice on songwriting. As her experience shows in the way the book was written. Any songwriter should own this book and the others that were written by this author. They have helped me put things in perspective and develop my songwriting skills.. Really nice book C. Manrico It gives a wealth of details on how to listen to and break down songs. It is very focused on modern styles and taste. I'd love a bit more about history to see how things changed, but there are hints here and there.. Heitor said Excellent book! Incredibly insightful. Excellent book! Incredibly insightful! The author seems to know every important aspect of a song and she gives practical and clear advice as to how improve it. She is so objective, this book has more (GREAT) tips than you might think would fit inside it.
Read about the techniques, listen to hit songs that use them, then try these cutting-edge song crafting ideas in your own songs. You'll find "Try It Now" exercises in every Shortcut and Song Guide so you'll hear and apply contemporary hit songwriting techniques right away. NOTE: This eBook contains active links to online videos and lyrics. Learn how to get your hands on the latest songwriting tools and techniques straight from today's biggest hit songs. An Internet connection and audio output are recommended.. We'll explore… • 5 Pop and Pop/Rock Hits • 6 Contemporary Country Hits • 5 Singer-Songwriter Hits • 5 Folk & Folk/Rock Hits… to see what makes each one so successful. You'll find Songwriting Shortcuts that take you inside today's hottest markets and latest songwriting skills:• 6 Hit Songwriting Shortcuts • 6 Lyric Shortcuts • 6 Film & TV Songwriting Shortcuts • 5 Music Shortcuts • 7 "Ears-On" Kickstarter Shortcuts show you how to study any hit song and learn from it.PLUS "Ears-On" song guides to 21 of today's top hits