Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming

Berklee Press Publications
A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Rhyming and Lyrics
Second Edition

This book has a very specific purpose: to help songwriters find better rhymes and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyrics writing, and this guide will provide all of the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. The exercises and worksheets help experienced writers take a fresh look at their techniques, and prevent novices from developing bad habits. Use this book to start writing better than ever before.

You will learn to:
• Use different types of consonant and vowel sounds to improve your lyric story
• Find more rhymes and choose which ones are most effective
• Spotlight important ideas using rhyme