Description: The Songwriter's Handbook by Tom Hall In this down-to-earth handbook, the Storyteller, Tom T. Hall, teaches the secrets of becoming a successful songwriter. It includes stories of how he wrote some of his own hits. He analyzes the songs, showing how he uses his own rules for successful songwriting. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "I remember when I first got to Nashville," says Tom T. Hall. "I would have like to have had a book like this. It would have saved me a lot of time finding answers to questions."To help other songwriters, Tom T. Hall has put the answers in this book. "Songwriting is as much a craft as it is a talent," he says. "In order to write songs, you have to be able to recognize what a song is. You have to recognize the importance of something that is entertaining, and you have to say what you want to say very briefly."In this down-to-earth handbook, the Storyteller teaches the secrets of becoming a successful songwriter. Among the important topics treated are:What is a song and how will I know when I have one?How can I find edeas for songs?How do I combine words with music?What is the Nashville music industry really like?Definitions of terms and expressions used in the music businessThe Songwriters Handbook also includes stories of how he wrote some of his own hits, such as "I Flew Over Our House Last Night," "Ravishing Ruby," "I See," and "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine." He analyzes the songs, showing how he uses his own rules for successful songwriting. Included in the book are words and music to many of Tom T. Halls most successful songs along with personal photos. An earlier version of The Songwriters Handbook was published as How I Write Songs; Why You Can Long Description "I remember when I first got to Nashville," says Tom T. Hall. "I would have like to have had a book like this. It would have saved me a lot of time finding answers to questions." To help other songwriters, Tom T. Hall has put the answers in this book. "Songwriting is as much a craft as it is a talent," he says. "In order to write songs, you have to be able to recognize what a song is. You have to recognize the importance of something that is entertaining, and you have to say what you want to say very briefly." In this down-to-earth handbook, the Storyteller teaches the secrets of becoming a successful songwriter. Among the important topics treated are: What is a song and how will I know when I have one? How can I find edeas for songs? How do I combine words with music? What is the Nashville music industry really like? Definitions of terms and expressions used in the music business The Songwriters Handbook also includes stories of how he wrote some of his own hits, such as "I Flew Over Our House Last Night," "Ravishing Ruby," "I See," and "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine." He analyzes the songs, showing how he uses his own rules for successful songwriting. Included in the book are words and music to many of Tom T. Halls most successful songs along with personal photos. An earlier version of The Songwriters Handbook was published as How I Write Songs; Why You Can Details ISBN1558538607 Short Title SONGWRITERS HANDBK Pages 164 Language English ISBN-10 1558538607 ISBN-13 9781558538603 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781558538603 Imprint Rutledge Hill Press,U.S. AU Release Date 2001-02-01 NZ Release Date 2001-02-01 US Release Date 2001-02-01 UK Release Date 2001-02-01 Author Tom Hall Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers Publication Date 2001-02-01 DEWEY 784.5028 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126516707;
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Book Title: The Songwriter's Handbook
Item Height: 229mm
Item Width: 152mm
Author: Tom Hall
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Music
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publication Year: 2001
Item Weight: 208g
Number of Pages: 164 Pages