Six Steps To Songwriting Succe(ISBN=) 英文原版

What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as
1-2-3-4-5-6 Innovative, practical, and inspiring, “Six Steps to
Songwriting Success” presents a surefire step-by-step approach to
mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author
Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had
songs on the Country, Pop, and RandB charts simultaneously, has
packed this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writing
technique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; and
tools for self-evaluation-plus many other exercises that work.
Blume’s warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes and
entertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written and
recorded. Get “Six Steps to Songwriting Success,” and get on the
charts

Introduction
STEP 1: Developing Successful Song Structures
　CHAPTER 1　Identifying the Most Successful Song Structures 
and Why They Work
　　Identifing the Components of a Song
　　　The Verse
　　　The Pre-Chorus
　　　The Chorus
　　　The Bridge
    Building a Successful Song
　　　Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus
　　　Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus – Bridge – Chorus
　　　Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus
　　　Verse – Verse – Bridge – Verse
　　　Variations
　　　EXERCISE: IdentifTing Song Structures
   Introductions, Instrumental Solos, and
Turnarounds
　　　EXERCISE: Using Successful Song Structures
　　STEP 1: Conclusion SONG STRUCTURE CHECKLIST
　　STEP 2: Writing Effective Lyrics
　CHAPTER 2　Developing Great Song Ideas and Catchy Titles
   Understanding What Constitutes a Great Idea–and How
to Find One
　……
STEP 3:Composing Memorable Melodies
STEP 4:Producing Successful Demos
STEP 5:Taking Care of Business
STEP 6: Developing Persistence and Realistic Expectations
Afterword
Author Information
Appendix
Song Permissions
Index