Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure: Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics (Songwriting Guides)

Pat Pattison

ISBN 10: 0793511801 / ISBN 13: 9780793511808

Published by Berklee Press, 1991

About this Item

1991. 1st Edition. Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: AVA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 348. 112 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVA; AVG. Dimension: 277 x 216 x 8. Weight: 342. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure: Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics (Songwriting Guides)
• Publisher: Berklee Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793511801
• ISBN 13: 9780793511808
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Master the Craft of Lyric Writing from a Trusted Industry Expert. * This essential songwriting guide by Pat Pattison—professor at Berklee College of Music—offers aspiring and seasoned lyricists a complete roadmap to writing stronger, more effective lyrics. Whether you're new to songwriting or seeking to refine your skills, this guide provides professional tools to improve lyric form, flow, and expression. * * Build Structure, Improve Rhythm, and Elevate Your Lyrics. * Learn to shape your lyrics using concepts like line length, rhyme placement, and emotional pacing. Each chapter introduces practical techniques paired with exercises, helping you apply lessons immediately in your own songs. * * Learn from Real Examples of Popular Music. * Analyze lyrics from famous songs including Be Still My Beating Heart, Can't Fight This Feeling, It Was a Very Good Year, and more. These examples provide context for how professional-level lyric writing works in successful songs. * * A Go-To Resource for Artists and Music Educators. * Ideal as a songwriting tool for solo musicians, students, or classroom settings, this book also makes a thoughtful music teacher resource or gift for pianists and lyric-focused creators.