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The Ultimate Book on Songwriting    by Al Kasha
Price: $14.99 USD. 75280 words. Language: English. Published on May 22, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Songwriting.

MR. AL KASHA has won awards and acclaim in every musical medium. In the combined areas of POP, R&B and COUNTRY music, he has won two ACADEMY AWARDS for BEST SONG- “THE MORNING AFTER” from THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, and “WE MAY NEVER LOVE LIKE THIS AGAIN” from THE TOWERING INFERNO. MR. KASHA has also been nominated for two other Awards in BEST SONG and BEST SCORE for “CANDLE ON THE WATER’ from WALT
“How [Not] To Write A Hit Song! - 101 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Songwriting Success”    by Brian Oliver
Price: $6.99 USD. 43330 words. Language: English. Published on May 21, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Songwriting.

This book looks at the essential elements found in the structure, melodies and lyrics of all hit songs. It highlights the most common mistakes made when these key components are built into a song, so that new songwriters can try to avoid such errors in their own songs. It will help aspiring writers to eradicate weaknesses in their songwriting so they can achieve the success they’re seeking.
Fans On Wheels    by heather bailey
Price: Free! 6360 words. Language: English. Published on May 19, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Alternative.

What do you do when your favourite band announces a tour and you fancy taking on the challenge of travelling the globe while taking in some amazing live shows, but have never planned anything like this before? You download this helpful guide!
Body Position for String Players    by Danielle Gomez, Mark A. Gomez
Price: $3.99 USD. 3090 words. Language: English. Published by Danielle Gomez on May 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Exercises.

A brief overview of a musician's body and how it performs so that injury can be prevented and technique sharpened. This manual is approximately 3,000 words long.
Gravy Bones Johnson: This cat's out of the bag    by The Steve
Price: $2.00 USD. 1610 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Blues.

The legendary "lost" album by Gravy Bones Johnson. Discovered after a $25 million dollar search effort funded by several multinational conglomerates.
Frank Zappa Buying Guide    by Rev. Keith A. Gordon
Price: $3.49 USD. 16320 words. Language: English. Published on May 7, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Rock music.

During his lifetime and a musical career that spanned five decades, Frank Zappa released almost 60 albums of rock, jazz-rock, and classical music. The Frank Zappa Buying Guide is an album by album guide to navigating the often daunting Zappa catalog, with cover photos for each album, as well as descriptions, band history, and much more.
High Gear / Low Gear    by Clint McLaughlin
Price: $19.99 USD. 4130 words. Language: English. Published on May 5, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Instrument - Brass.

The subject of High Gear Embouchure, embouchure shifts ... often comes up in forums. I decided to do a book to address this issue. The largest book so far had 5 pages of instructions, 2 pages of pictures and some music. This book has over 1 hour of video showing you the main ways that pro players use the idea of High/Low Sets to play.
The Blues of Gravy Bones Johnson and the Butter Biscuit Band    by The Steve
Price: $3.00 USD. 1990 words. Language: English. Published on May 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Blues.

A collection of blues songs from one of the most important and greatest bluesmen who ever lived: Gravy Bones Johnson.
Rogue Hunter: Inquest Soundtrack Companion    by Kevis Hendrickson
Price: $0.99 USD. 2190 words. Language: English. Published on May 1, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Reference.

This is the soundtrack companion to the Rogue Hunter: Inquest Soundtrack.
Father Abraham    by Meridith Johnson
You set the price! 160 words. Language: English. Published on April 30, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Country.

A short song/poem telling the story of Father Abraham.