Arranging Songs: How to Put the Parts Together

Arranging Songs: How to Put the Parts Together by Rooksby, Rikky. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780879308964.

This book is an essential manual of techniques for recording a song. It explores arranging essentials such as grouping instruments effectively, using multi-track recording, artfully layering parts, achieving a good mix, and creating unusual arrangements using common techniques. The accompanying CD illustrates all of the techniques presented in the book. Guitar chord boxes are included for the CD tracks where appropriate.