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

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

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