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Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles by Dominic Pedlar (2003, Hardcover)

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Songwriting Secrets of the "Beatles", Hardcover by Pedler, Dominic, ISBN 0711981671, ISBN-13 9780711981676, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This work examines the actual songwriting techniques of John, Paul, George and, occasionally, Ringo. Packed with examples of The Beatles' music, it explains the chord sequences, structures and harmonies that created one of the most influential sounds of the 20th century.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOmnibus Press

ISBN-100711981671

ISBN-139780711981676

eBay Product ID (ePID)9079490668

Product Key Features

Book TitleSongwriting Secrets of the Beatles

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

TopicInstruction & Study / Songwriting, History & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Individual Composer & Musician, Genres & Styles / Rock

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorDominic Pedlar

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2.6 in

Item Weight0.4 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal782.4/2166/0922

SynopsisThis groundbreaking book sets out to explore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Author Dominic Pedler explains the chord sequences, melodies and harmonies that made up The Beatles' self penned songs and how they uncannily complemented the lyrical themes. He also assesses the contributions that rhythm, form and arrangement made to the Beatles unique sound. Throughout the book the printed music of the Beatles' songs appears alongside the text, illustrating the authors explanations., This work examines the actual songwriting techniques of John, Paul, George and, occasionally, Ringo. Packed with examples of The Beatles' music, it explains the chord sequences, structures and harmonies that created one of the most influential sounds of the 20th century., This groundbreaking book sets out to explore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting partnerships of the 20th century.Author Dominic Pedler explains the chord sequences, melodies and harmonies that made up The Beatles' self penned songs and how they uncannily complemented the lyrical themes. He also assesses the contributions that rhythm, form and arrangement made to the Beatles unique sound. Throughout the book the printed music of the Beatles' songs appears alongside the text, illustrating the authors explanations., More than thirty years after The Beatles split up, the music of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison lives on. What exactly were the magical ingredients of those legendary songs? why are they still so influential for today's bands? This groundbreaking book sets out to exlore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. Author Dominic Pedler explains the chord sequences, melodies and harmonies that made up The Beatles' self penned songs and how they uncannily complemented the lyrical themes. He also assesses the contributions that rhythm, form and arrangement made to the Beatles unique sound. Throughout the book the printed music of the Beatles' songs appears alongside the text, illustrating the authors explanations. The Songwriting Secrets of The Beatles is an essential addition to Beatles literature - a new and perceptive analysis of the music itself itself as performed by what Paul McCartney still calls 'a really good, tight little band'.

LC Classification NumberML421.B4