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Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting

by Jimmy Webb

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The wunderkind of pop music, Jimmy Webb became the hottest songwriter around when, starting at age twenty-one, he wrote a string of hits recorded by Glen Campbell ("By the Time I Get to Phoenix", "Galveston"), the Fifth Dimension ("Up, Up and Away"), and Donna Summer ("MacArthur Park"). The most successful and respected songwriter of his generation, Webb is the only artist ever to receive Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.

Now Webb presents the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters — the first ever with such a celebrity's insider knowledge, experience, and star power. In a combination of anecdotes, meditations, and advice, Webb breaks down the creative process from beginning to end, from coping with writer's block, to song construction, chords, and even self-promotion.

Webb also gives readers a glimpse into the inner circle of the professional music world, sharing tales from his personal experiences with friends and close associates, including Art Garfunkel, Joe Cocker, Glen Campbell, and Judy Collins. From the legendary American songwriter Time recently called "our best revealer of the blind spots of the heart", Tunesmith is destined to become the new bible of songwriting.

Synopsis:

The prolific songwriter offers novices advice on creating melodies, harmonies, and lyrics, as well as tips for marketing compositions and dealing with the music industry.

Synopsis:

Webb brings his insiders knowledge, experience, and star power to the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters. With a combination of anecdotes, meditation, and advice, he breaks down the creative process from beginning to endfrom coping with writers block, to song construction, chords, and even self-promotion. Webb also gives readers a glimpse into the professional music world.

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From the legendary pop artist who has given the American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide for aspiring songwriters.
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ISBN:
9780786884889
Subtitle:
Inside the Art of Songwriting
Author:
Webb, Jimmy
Publisher:
Hyperion
Subject:
General
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - Country & Folk
Subject:
Popular music
Subject:
Songwriting
Subject:
Writing and publishing
Subject:
Instruction & Study - Songwriting
Subject:
Popular music -- Writing and publishing.
Subject:
Music-Music Business and Songwriting
Edition Description:
TradePB
Publication Date:
19990922
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
9.25 x 6.125 in 19.68 oz
Age Level:
18
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Product details 448 pages Hyperion Books - English 9780786884889 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , The prolific songwriter offers novices advice on creating melodies, harmonies, and lyrics, as well as tips for marketing compositions and dealing with the music industry.
"Synopsis" by , Webb brings his insiders knowledge, experience, and star power to the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters. With a combination of anecdotes, meditation, and advice, he breaks down the creative process from beginning to endfrom coping with writers block, to song construction, chords, and even self-promotion. Webb also gives readers a glimpse into the professional music world.
"Synopsis" by , From the legendary pop artist who has given the American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide for aspiring songwriters.
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