Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Songwriting http://elderly.com/list/new.rss?catlist=842 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:51:21 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:51:21 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com A guidebook designed to inspire rock guitarists as they compose original music. Written in a straightforward, engaging style, the book aims to enhance creativity by both introducing traditional song structure and exploring the approach of rock innovators who adapt, bend, and disregard the "rules" as they see fit. Most important, each chapter provides a series of exercises designed to spark the imagination of players as they compose their own dynamic, inventive songs. 56 pp. ($15.00) ]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21484.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21484.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/718-4.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/718-4.htm Tackles the much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's creative process. The book challenges you to aspire to the highest level of excellence, providing practical insights into the Christian songwriting experience. Shows beginning writers how to make their next song their "best song ever," using hundreds of examples from hit songs, practical instruction on all the essential elements of the songwriting process, writing exercises to help you improve your craft, the ins and outs of collaboration and how to produce a proper demo recording. Includes 10 full lyric reprints, complete with the author's analysis. 199 pp. ($24.99) ]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332787.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332787.htm So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to Amy Winehouse, this book takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics, and harmony - and inspires you to combine them in new ways. Master song structure, intros, bridges, chord sequences and key changes and make the most of your guitar with innovative chords, scales, modes, tunings and recording techniques. Now with an updated layout and new songs, it's packed with wisdom and practical advice culled from over 1,800 songs. Recommended. 240 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332381.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332381.htm