The Songwriting Secrets of the Beetles Dominic Pedler Hardcover 1st Edition Rare

The book is in very good condition. The pages are excellent with no folds. There is very limited signs of shelf

life. The bottom front edge has a slight mark that does not intrude onto the printed pages - see pictures, as does the top of the book. The cover has no small tears.

“This is an exceptionally detailed treatise on the Beatles’ song book. It demands a serious effort from the reader who must have good recall of the Beatles’ catalogue in addition to knowledge of contemporary recordings from the era, an ability to hear harmony referenced by Roman numerals and a competent level of music literacy.

It is extraordinarily well researched and offers original ideas on the association of words and choice of harmonies, parallel tonality, modulation, chord construction and much, much more. In other words it’s a real work of scholarship.

The fascinating question is how Lennon, McCartney, and to a lesser extent, Harrison, could write so intuitively without realising any of this. Peddler persuades us that many of their songs show a harmonic, melodic and lyrical mastery that compares with Schubert and the greatest lieder composers. A work of real insight for the Beatles scholar”.

Review by Sandy Macdonald

Discover the secrets of the Beatles' songwriting with this rare and collectible hardcover book. Written by Dominic Pedler and published by Omnibus Press in 2003, "The Songwriting Secrets of the Beatles" is a must-have for young adults and adults alike who are interested in music and art culture. This first edition book features music notation and is illustrated by Phil Gambrill, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection.

With 791 pages, this non-fiction book provides an in-depth analysis of the Beatles' songwriting process and their musical inspiration. It is a vintage piece of music memorabilia from the 1960s, featuring rare insights and collectible features. Get your hands on this English language book, originally published in the United Kingdom, and unlock the secrets of the Beatles' songwriting.

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