Overview

Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills Today's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course, this book will teach you how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. You'll discover the latest tech tools for composers, including composing software and online streaming services where you can publish your musical creations. And you'll get a rundown on the world of intellectual property, so you can collab and remix fairly, while retaining all the rights to your own creations. Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations Great for music students and aspiring artists, Music Composition For Dummies, is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes.

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Author:   Scott Jarrett ,  Holly Day
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781394266418

ISBN 10:   1394266413
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   05 August 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Basics and Rhythm 5 Chapter 1: Thinking Like a Composer 7 Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade 13 Chapter 3: Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen 23 Chapter 4: Rhythm and Mood 29 Part 2: Melody and Development 41 Chapter 5: Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them 43 Chapter 6: Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies 55 Chapter 7: Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases 67 Chapter 8: Developing Your Melodies 77 Part 3: Harmony and Structure 87 Chapter 9: Harmonizing with Melodies 89 Chapter 10: Putting the Chords Together 99 Chapter 11: Composing from the Void 121 Chapter 12: Songwriting Structure 135 Chapter 13: Understanding Musical Forms 145 Part 4: Orchestration and Arrangement 163 Chapter 14: Composing for the Standard Orchestra 165 Chapter 15: Composing for Rhythm Sections and Small Ensembles 187 Chapter 16: Composing for Multiple Voices 197 Chapter 17: Composing Commercial Music and Songs 209 Chapter 18: Composing Electronic Music 231 Chapter 19: Composing for Other Musicians 241 Part 5: Behind the Scenes 255 Chapter 20: Utilizing AI to Help You Compose 257 Chapter 21: Using Samples, Standards, and Cover Songs 261 Chapter 22: Designing a Pro-Level Music Studio 267 Part 6: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 23: Ten Career Opportunities for Composers 275 Chapter 24: Ten Platforms for Selling Commercial Music 285 Chapter 25: Ten Platforms for Promoting Your Independent Music 289 Part 7: Appendixes 295 Appendix A: Modes and Chords Reference 297 Appendix B: Glossary 317 Index 323

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Scott Jarrett is founder of Monkey House Recording Studio. He has taught music composition and served as music director on Broadway. He has released three albums of original music. Holly Day has written for over 3,000 print and electronic publications, including Guitar One Magazine, and Music Alive! She is coauthor of Music Theory For Dummies.

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