You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing is the ideal 'how to' book for any aspiring songwriter. In this easy to understand guide Larry McCabe addresses a variety of concepts including: how to getstarted how to write in different song forms how to approach titles themes and lyrics the creation of a melody utilization of various chords and chord progressions finding the right chords for the melody handling variousrhythmic elements creating a lead sheet and copyrighting the tune. Special features include a glossary essential supplies for novice songwriters master chord diagrams for Keyboard and Guitar and an index of recordedmusic. Includes access to online stereo audio.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 80 Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values, accidentals, ties, and other symbols and terms, as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforce key concepts.