TY  - BOOK
AU  - Frederick,Robin
TI  - Shortcuts to hit songwriting: 126 proven techniques for writing songs that sell 
SN  - 0982004001
AV  - MT67 F87 2008
U1  - 782.4213 23
PY  - 2008///]
CY  - Los Angeles, California
PB  - Taxi Music Books
KW  - Popular music
KW  - Writing and publishing
KW  - Lyric writing (Popular music)
KW  - Composition (Music)
KW  - Music trade
KW  - Vocational guidance
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Foreword / Michael Laskow -- Introduction : how to get the most from the Shortcuts! -- Part One. The quick start manual -- Part Two. Lay the shortcuts groundwork -- Part Three. Shortcuts to hit song structure -- Part Four. Shortcuts to hit lyrics -- Part Five. Shortcuts to hit melodies -- Part 6. Shortcuts to hit chords & grooves -- Part 7. Shortcuts to hit songs
N2  - "126 Shortcuts to take your songs from good to great! Discover the melody and lyric writing techniques of today's top songwriters. Learn why their songs are so successful. You can use the very same secrets to give your songs the power and edge that makes listeners want to hear them over and over again."--Back cover.
ER  -