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The Modern Rhyming Dictionary: How To Write Lyrics : Including A Practical Guide To Lyric Writing For Songwriters And Poets
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Gene Lees' bestseller for songwriters has been revised! In addition to providing fascinating, creative and clear techniques for writing lyrics, this edition now includes: a new foreword by renowned songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman; a new chapter called "Tattered Standards," which outlines the lack of literacy in certain modern songs and shows you how to avoid it; a new chapter called "The Words You Choose," which examines why words from some language families are subconsciously more appealing than those from others; and much more! Invaluable to the beginner, this book will also prove beneficial to professionals, poets, linguists and teachers.

Hardcover: 360 pages

Publisher: Cherry Lane Books; 1st edition (1981)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0895241293

ISBN-13: 978-0895241290

Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 6.5 x 9.6 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

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