It may seem odd to devote a whole book to rhyming, but for a songwriter, rhyming is one of the most powerful yet often underrated tools available for creating effective lyrics. Rhyming is often misunderstood, misused or avoided simply because there have not been many good references that provide detailed information on how to get the most leverage from it. Pat Pattison's book helps fill that gap. His explanations, background, examples and exercises provide a resource which has not previously been available for a songwriting library. Coming from a poetry background, the author provides a good blend of academic and practical information about rhyming in songs.
Pattison's Guide to Rhyming is a great companion book to Songcrafters' Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting, which takes much of the information Pattison presents, and then gives it even greater context and utility in a unique discussion of sonic parameters. Skill at effective rhyming is a great songwriting skill, and Pat Pattison's book is an essential addition to a songwriters bookshelf.Get more detail about Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Rhyming and Lyrics.
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