Description
Brimming with advice and methods, this crucial reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the basics of the 3 crafts of a musical—book, music, and lyrics. The usage of copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers’ how-to. Some of the topics:definitions of musical theater; differences between musical books and straight plays and between poetry and lyrics; what a score is and the way it develops; how one can write for the voice; and how one can audition musicals for producers. With a brand new introduction and revised text, Frankel’s work is able to guide a brand new generation of aspiring writers.