Author: Yoshinobu Noguchi
Size: A5 portrait
Number of pages: 264 pages
[Product Description]
A book that compiles the songwriting techniques of the genius songwriter John Lennon.
Unlike song explanation books for fans, Beatles knowledge books, and trivia books, this book focuses on "John's song structure, melody creation techniques, and songwriting skills."
Learn how to utilize John's songwriting techniques.
A composition book like no other. Here's why this country boy became a legend.
[These are the people I want to read this book!]
-What's so great about the Beatles?
・Aren't the songs by today's artists cooler?
・Isn't songwriting all about feeling and talent?
・I want to know what makes a hit song so cool. I want to create it!
I can't tell the difference between Paul and John's songs.
・I want to write songs that stay in people's hearts like John!
・I want to try my hand at original songs in a Beatles cover band!
[And of course, these people should also read this book]
・I like the Beatles
・I love the Beatles!
[Contents]
Prologue
Across the Strawberry Fields
Chapter 1
Mini History: The Continuing History of Gunbalow John
Chapter 2
Secrets of Melodies: Lennon In The Sky With Melodies
Chapter 3
Words and Songwriting: How I Won The Words
Chapter 4
Composition technique: All Songs Need Is Love
Chapter 5
Voice and Vocal Techniques: And Your Voice Can Sing
Chapter 6
Chord progression: You're Going To Lose That Chord
Chapter 7
Sound and Arrangement: I Want To Hold Your Sound
Chapter 8
Learn from the classics: A Song In The Life
Chapter 9
Imagine Aesthetics: #9 Imagine
[Author Profile]
Yoshinobu Noguchi
Composer, arranger, music producer, and member of the Japan Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers.
He is an authority on popular songwriting and composition instruction, and has trained many writers and artists as a music producer, lecturer, and director.
He has previously served as a lecturer at the Yamaha Music Academy and Showa University of Music.
Among the artists and hit songs he has released to the world are Amin's "Waitsuwa," Aladdin's "Kanzenmuketsu no Rock'n'Roller," Masamu's "Love is a Kagerow," and Toshihiro Ito's "Sayonara Moyou." He has also provided songs for NHK's "Minna no Uta" and "Okaasan to Issho," among others.
His books include "Paul McCartney's Composition Techniques," "15-Second Introduction to Composition," "15-Second Introduction to Lyric Writing," "Composition Book: Turning Melodies into Songs," and "Only 10 Chords to Remember! A Book on How to Create Emotional J-POP with Just One Acoustic Guitar."
Additionally, he has extensive experience in planning and developing correspondence education systems and music courses, as well as creating and producing teaching materials.
