Songwriting For Dummies

Proven techniques for songwriting success
This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing  and selling  meaningful, timeless songs.

Songwriting 101 Â get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in between

Jaunt around the genres  discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more

Let the lyrics out  master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges

Make beautiful music  find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song

Work the Web  harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience

Open the book and find:

What you need to know before you write a single note

Tips on finding inspiration

Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics

Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting

A look at famous songwriting collaborators

Writing for stage, screen, and television

How to make a demo to get your song heard

Advice on how to make money from your music

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youÂre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Songwriting For Dummies (9780470615140). The book you see here shouldnÂt be considered a new or updated product. But if youÂre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. WeÂre always writing about new topics!