How to Write Songs on Guitar

Name: How to Write Songs on Guitar
ISBN: 9780879309428

2nd Edition, Expanded and Updated

Rikky Rooksby

Backbeat Books · Print & ebook · May 1, 2009

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Guitar Songwriting

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Who it’s for: Guitarists who want to learn how to write songs
Themes: Songwriting, Writing songs on guitar, Rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony
Genres: Songwriting, Guitar

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(Book). 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.

Who it’s for

Guitarists who want to learn how to write songs
Songwriters seeking practical advice on rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony

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Songwriting	99%
Guitar	67%

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Guitar
Songwriting

Authors: Rikky Rooksby
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: May 1, 2009
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Songwriting · Writing songs on guitar · Rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony
Reading lane: Guitar