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Creative Songwriting on Guitar: 16 Practical Tips for Sparking Ideas, Spicing up Chords & Taking Your Riffs to the Next Level - Paperback

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by Troy Nelson (Author)

Grab this songwriting book to learn how to write a better song. Creative Songwriting on Guitar is the ultimate songwriting tool for guitarists.

Are you tired of using the same old chords and progressions? Have your reached a roadblock in your songwriting and are looking for inspiration and a creative spark? Creative Songwriting on Guitar can help you reach that next level of songwriting. This book is jam-packed with 16 practical tips for sparking ideas, spicing up chords, and taking your riffs to the next level!

125+ Playable Music Examples!

This hands-on essential songwriting book is divided into 16 chapters, each featuring an important guitar concept for songwriters who want to learn how to write music.

From Troy Nelson, author of the hit books Guitar Aerobics and How to Play Guitar in 14 Days, this book will help you become the prolific songwriter you've always wanted to be.

Find inspiration in new ideas and enhancing the songwriting tools and music composition you already have at your disposal.

The 16 chapters in this book are full of great songwriting tips and will teach you how to:
  • Create Melodic Hooks
  • Freshen up Old Chords
  • Spice up Stale Progressions
  • Pick the Best Key for Your Song
  • Set the Vibe with Major & Minor Keys
  • Build Parts Around Bass & Drums
  • Write for Multiple Genres
  • And Much More!
The 16 chapters in this book include:
  • The Power of a Single Chord
  • The Cliffs on Riffs
  • Melody Is King!
  • Let Vibe Be Your Guide
  • Using "Unexpected" Chords
  • Chord Embellishment
  • Open-String Drones
  • Octaves and Double Stops
  • Arpeggios
  • 10th Intervals
  • Harmonic Rhythm
  • Genre-Specific Guitar Parts
  • Picking a Key
  • Major or Minor?
  • Building Guitar Parts Around a Bass Line
  • Building Guitar Parts Around a Drum Groove
Experience the Troy Nelson Music difference:
  • You will always know who our authors are-we are proud of them & call them by name. Nothing to hide here!
  • Contact our authors any time, with any questions about what you are learning, and we will quickly get back to you with an answer. We want you to have the best learning experience possible!
  • Contact our Customer Support via our website if you have any questions about audio files or need any other support. We are here for your entire songwriting journey.

All music examples are presented in easy-to-understand fretboard diagrams and rhythm tab so you, the songwriter, can quickly apply the material to your instrument!

This songwriting guide includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming-right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required!

About Troy Nelson: Over the past 25 years, Troy Nelson has authored over 30+ instructional guitar books and edited over 100 more, helping millions of guitar players and beginning songwriters play (and write!) their best. A 30-year guitar player, Troy is the former editor-in-chief of Guitar One magazine and holds a degree in music.

REMEMBER: Free access to instant streaming or audio downloads from troynelsonmusic.com is included.

Thanks for the 5-star reviews!

Troy Nelson has garnered 1,000s of 5-star reviews via the breakthrough series How to Play Music in 14 Days and Strum It! Pick It! Sing It! Experience the Troy Nelson Music difference with each and every book you purchase.

Get this book-and the Troy Nelson Music support system-today!

Number of Pages: 82
Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: February 12, 2021
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