Essential Songwriter: Reference

Acclaimed by the New York Times as part muse part quick reference' this pocket-sized dictionary is an easy-to-use tool geared specifically toward the contemporary songwriter. A concise collection of the most-often used words in popular music the simple format allows for fast reference while the 15 000 entries provide more than ample rhyming options.

The Essential Guide To Songwriting Producing & Recording brings to those of all ages a simple easy to understand approach to learning songwriting producing and recording. Written by an acclaimed instructor at several major music schools this book puts incredibly sophisticated knowledge into plain everyday language with stories metaphors photos illustrations and examples that are sure to educate as well as entertain.

All That's Left to Know About The King's Recorded Works-Why is Elvis Presley's body of recorded work still so relevant nearly 60 years after he began recording? Elvis Music FAQ is for anyone who has been inspired by an Elvis Presley record. Following in the tradition of the FAQseries in Elvis Music FAQ a lot of rare information is woven together in one concise entertaining package.There are chapters about every year of Elvis's career including a look at his pioneering original recordlabel Sun; insight on his management; the continued importance of television in his career; a summation of each Presley concert tour; the inside scoop about the role Elvis's band members and songwriters played in his sound;stories about the amusing musical oddities created by those trying to ride on the Elvis success train; details about the contentious role drugs played in his career; and finally a full review of every record the King everissued.One might say that the only truths about Elvis Presley can be found in the grooves of his records where his natural talent and passion for music comes through always. Elvis Music FAQ aims to be the oneessential companion that explains the reason why the voice heard over the speakers still carries such resonance. Dozens of rare images accompany this engaging text.