Music Composition For Dummies (Paperback)
Product Details
* Paperback: 336 pages
* Publisher: For Dummies (February 5, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470224215
* ISBN-13: 978-0470224212
* Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
* Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
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Book Description
Music Composition For Dummies explains how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. It introduces basic chord construction and shows the reader how to compose music with both chords and melody, develop simple melodic motifs and themes into longer compositions, arrange compositions, create scores, and select the right instruments and voicing to express musical ideas. Music Composition For Dummies also shows you how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, film and television scores, videogame soundtracks, and more using both traditional and improvisational techniques.
From the Back Cover
Creative exercises build your composing skills
The fun and easy way to turn the tune in your head into a full-fledged composition!
Wish you could write music? You can! This friendly guide gives you everything you need to start composing, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to writing with chords and melody to expressing your musical ideas through instruments and voices. You’ll see how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, or video game soundtracks!
Discover how to:
- Master chord progressions
- Harmonize with melody
- Select the right instruments
- Write for multiple voices
- Compose electronic music
- Make a demo recording