The Craft of Songwriting: Music, Meaning, & Emotion

by Scarlet Keys

(Berklee Guide). This book dives into the intuitive writing process and the theory behind how the melody you write and the chords you choose can bring out the most emotion possible in your songs. This book breaks down the processes used by hit songwriters in digestible examples with tools and exercises. Discover the techniques for melody, harmony, lyrics, and form behind so many great songs.You will access the magic and come out more connected to your heart and craft. Online audio tracks illustrate these techniques in context, showing how they affect your song's overall impact.

Genres: Music

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2018

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It is going to be a forever-reference as I review my compositions. The ability to listen to recordings online from the book is also just fantastic. It may be small, but this book is powerful.