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Writing Better Lyrics by Pattison, Pat Writer's Digest Books
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- Condition
- Good
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- ISBN
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1582975779
ISBN-13
9781582975771
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71908938
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Writing Better Lyrics
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Directories, Instruction & Study / Songwriting, Reference
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Reference
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-019233
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"I count myself lucky and proud to have studied with Mr. Pattison. I would not be the writer I am today without his teaching and his unique and comprehensive understanding of language, rhyme, rhythm, and structure." - 3-time Grammy winner Gillian Welch "Pat Pattison does the impossible. He takes the mystery out of songwriting without taking the heart out of it." - David Wilcox "I took a class with a great teacher named Pat Pattison... I learned a lot in that class...and I still read that book, Writing Better Lyrics . I think it's great." -7-time Grammy winner John Mayer "Last year, I read a book called "Writing Better Lyrics" by Pat Pattison that completely reshaped the way I look at songwriting. Just as an athlete prepares for a game with a proper warm-up, I've learned to start my day with writing. I picked up a black Moleskine notebook and began writing freely without worrying about meter or rhyme scheme as a way to reflect on my thoughts or my day. Not only has this practice allowed me to get the creative juices flowing each morning, but I now have a notebook full of memories to look back on..." - Madison Kozak "It's a great book for new songwriters, to whom some of this advice will be revolutionary, and it's great for experienced writers who want to understand songwriting on a theoretical level." --Liam Duncan, musicindustryhowto.com
Dewey Decimal
782.42164/0268
Synopsis
The must-have guide for songwriters, revised and updated with expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs. A staple for songwriters for nearly two decades, Writing Better Lyrics provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques. Songwriters will discover- . How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners . Techniques for avoiding cliches and creating imaginative metaphors and similes . Ways to use repetition as an asset . How to successfully manipulate meter . Instruction for matching lyrics with music . Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles . Advice for working with a co-writer Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong., The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover: - How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners - Techniques for avoiding clich s and creating imaginative metaphors and similes - Ways to use repetition as an asset - How to successfully manipulate meter - Instruction for matching lyrics with music - Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles - Advice for working with a co-writer - And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong., Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics., The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques. Songwriters will discover: How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes Ways to use repetition as an asset How to successfully manipulate meter Instruction for matching lyrics with music Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles Advice for working with a co-writer And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
LC Classification Number
MT67.P383 2009
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- z***e (49)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent service! The item came exactly as described by the seller. It was a great value for the item. The packaging of the item was excellent! Also, excellent shipping! I was provided with tracking information, to let me know when the item is coming and when it came. And the item came before the delivery date!!! I highly recommend buying from this seller!The James Beard Cookbook by Dell Pubishing Co., Inc. (#395550333280)
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- t***a (29)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis item was listed as "very good" condition but it should have been listed as "like new" condition. I was very pleased to find the Bible had no writing in it, had a very clean leather cover and in fact looked like it had never been opened. The box was even in great shape on an item from 2013. The packaging could have gotten it to China and back without a scratch. It was shipped the same day as purchase. I love it and am very pleased with this seller.