Rikky Rooksby Book order

Originally published in 2003, the revised and updated third edition of The Songwriting Sourcebook is the third entry in Rikky Rooksby's bestselling How to Write Songs series. This easy-to-use book will help you write better songs by explaining the art of writing effective chord sequences. It • How three and four chords can lay the foundation for a simple song, and how to move on to progressions using five and six chords • How to give your chord sequences additional color by adding chords that are not strictly in key, including blues chords • How to write chord sequences for songs in minor keys as well as major keys, and how to take progressions into new territories by changing key • How to fine-tune the color of your chords by understanding the emotional potential of sevenths, sixths and ninths All examples come with easy-to-read guitar chord boxes, and the accompanying tracks feature original recordings that illustrate key points made in the book.

How to Write Melodies is the only guide you'll ever need for demystifying and perfecting the art of melody writing.

Songwriting guru Rikky Rooksby surveys Springsteen's rich catalogue and uses common techniques as a starting point for a masterclass in the art of writing powerful songs.

This book now in its third and updated edition digs deep into the world of the guitar riff, identifying 30 distinct types and illustrating them with reference to 150 examples.

Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics.

This is a book for songwriters, guitarists, and people who write songs on the guitar. It explains songwriting technique, providing information on all aspects of song creation and construction.

This is an updated and redesigned edition of the 1998 guide to the music of Madonna. Rooksby examines every song in Madonna's catalogue, album by album and track by track.

A revised edition of this classic chord dictionary, for beginners, with an emphasis on their practical application

Steering clear of unnecessary technicalities, 'Arranging Songs' offers practical hints and tips on arranging for everything from a single acoustic guitar to a full band and beyond.

Now you can learn to play with your favorite bands and guitarists Updated and revised, this is the fun and easy electric guitar course that lets you play right from the first lesson. Based on popular, well-known songs, it assumes no previous knowledge of the guitar or music.The method starts with simplified music notation, moving on to standard music notation and tablature later. Clear diagrams, helpful demonstration photos and the use of color make learning easy The high quality backing tracks on the enclosed CD give you authentic soundalike arrangements u just like the original recordings. Listen, learn, then play along