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ISBN
9781582975771

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1582975779
ISBN-13
9781582975771
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71908938

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Writing Better Lyrics
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Directories, Instruction & Study / Songwriting, Reference
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Reference
Author
Pat Pattison
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-019233
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"I count myself lucky and proud to have studied with Mr. Pattison. I would not be the writer I am today without his teaching and his unique and comprehensive understanding of language, rhyme, rhythm, and structure." - 3-time Grammy winner Gillian Welch "Pat Pattison does the impossible. He takes the mystery out of songwriting without taking the heart out of it." - David Wilcox "I took a class with a great teacher named Pat Pattison... I learned a lot in that class...and I still read that book, Writing Better Lyrics . I think it's great." -7-time Grammy winner John Mayer "Last year, I read a book called "Writing Better Lyrics" by Pat Pattison that completely reshaped the way I look at songwriting. Just as an athlete prepares for a game with a proper warm-up, I've learned to start my day with writing. I picked up a black Moleskine notebook and began writing freely without worrying about meter or rhyme scheme as a way to reflect on my thoughts or my day. Not only has this practice allowed me to get the creative juices flowing each morning, but I now have a notebook full of memories to look back on..." - Madison Kozak "It's a great book for new songwriters, to whom some of this advice will be revolutionary, and it's great for experienced writers who want to understand songwriting on a theoretical level." --Liam Duncan, musicindustryhowto.com
Dewey Decimal
782.42164/0268
Synopsis
The must-have guide for songwriters, revised and updated with expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs. A staple for songwriters for nearly two decades, Writing Better Lyrics provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques. Songwriters will discover- . How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners . Techniques for avoiding cliches and creating imaginative metaphors and similes . Ways to use repetition as an asset . How to successfully manipulate meter . Instruction for matching lyrics with music . Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles . Advice for working with a co-writer Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong., The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.Songwriters will discover: - How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners - Techniques for avoiding clich s and creating imaginative metaphors and similes - Ways to use repetition as an asset - How to successfully manipulate meter - Instruction for matching lyrics with music - Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles - Advice for working with a co-writer - And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong., Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics., The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques. Songwriters will discover: How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners Techniques for avoiding clichés and creating imaginative metaphors and similes Ways to use repetition as an asset How to successfully manipulate meter Instruction for matching lyrics with music Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles Advice for working with a co-writer And much more Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
LC Classification Number
MT67.P383 2009

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  • Recommend for any type of writer

    Recommend this book to songwtier AND even writer at any level of experience or desire to learn. Also watch Pattison's free tutorials on YouTube if you can't afford the Berkeley tuition fees to sit through his classes haha! They've helped my tremendously as well. Pat Patterson is an excellent teacher!! So glad I snagged a printed copy (updated edition) of his teachings. My creativity and writing (both generally in my creative writing, and lyrically as well) have easily improved 2 to 3 times over. Thank you..bottom line, if you're skeptical of buying this book then wait no longer; DON'T hesitate. It's fantastic, and if you follow the teachings and exercises your writing will improve also. Thanks again.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bellwetherbooks_usa

  • Great Book Guide

    The book is full of knowledge, skills, exercises, and tips to become a proficient lyricist.

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  • WRITING BETTER LYRICS

    Pat Pattison is amazing. And he deserves the recognition for being one of the best songwriter/teacher. Book shows how to go deeper to find those golden nuggets. Lots of examples as well as inspiration. You will learn how to use all of your senses and what questions to ask and what prosody is all about. If you want to become a better writer, get this book. It's worth it. It's the definitive text on becoming a better songwriter.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: phineasjgobo

  • Worth it

    This is a great book for helping you achieve better results with your songwriting. I’m glad I picked it up !

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  • Great read!

    I think this might be the bible of sonwriting lyrics, enjoying it sofar! G

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