| Writing the Broadway Musical Updated Edition Contributor(s): Frankel, Aaron (Author) |
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ISBN: 0306809435 ISBN-13: 9780306809439 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2000 Annotation: Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book and song writers clearly explains fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical -- book, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers' how-to. Among the topics: -- Definitions of musical theater -- Differences between musical books and straight plays and between poetry and lyrics -- What a score is and how it develops -- How to write for the voice -- How to audition musicals for producers With a new introduction and revised text, Frankel's work is ready to guide a new generation of aspiring writers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Musicals - Music | Instruction & Study - Composition - Performing Arts | Theater - Playwriting |
| Dewey: 782.141 |
| LCCN: 00040490 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.02" W x 9.04" (0.62 lbs) 196 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical--book, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers' how-to. Among the topics: definitions of musical theater; differences between musical books and straight plays and between poetry and lyrics; what a score is and how it develops; how to write for the voice; and how to audition musicals for producers. With a new introduction and revised text, Frankel's work is ready to guide a new generation of aspiring writers. |