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Chapter One
Everything You Need
To Write a Song
In This Chapter
* Looking at what motivates people to write songs
* Examining the role of music in your life
* Finding out what it takes to write a song
* Taking your first six steps in songwriting
Songs - the combination of music and words (or lyrics) - have the
power to make people laugh, cry, or even scream out in protest. They
cause people to pound on their steering wheels as they're driving down the
road - buttoned-down businesspeople are transformed into their favorite
rockers during morning commutes. And thousands become pop divas in the
privacy of their own showers. Songs can transport you to a moment 30 years
in the past, and some of the songs you enjoy today will stay with you for
years to come.
Given the way songs can move and inspire people, you're not alone if you're
interested in writing a few songs of your own after playing a lot of guitar.
Maybe you've even come up with some lyrics, or thought of a melody, but
you're just not sure where to take it from ... read full excerpt from Guitar All-in-One For Dummies ebook
