Music Composition for Dummies

Name: Music Composition for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470224212

ISBN-10: 0470224215

ISBN-13: 9780470224212

Edition: 2008

Authors: Scott Jarrett, Holly Day, Holly Day

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Music Composition For Dummies explains how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. It introduces the basic chord construction and shows the reader how to compose music both with 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 tells how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, film and television scores, videogame soundtracks, and more using both traditional and improvisational techniques.

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/5/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English



Introduction



Basics and Rhythm



Thinking Like a Composer



Tools of the Trade



Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen



Rhythm and Mood



Melody and Development



Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them



Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies



Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases



Developing Your Melodies



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