{"product_id":"music-composition-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394266418","title":"Music Composition For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394266418","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eScott Jarrett (Author), Holly Day (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394266418, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 August 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaunch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat for music students and aspiring artists, \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Basics and Rhythm 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Thinking Like a Composer 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Tools of the Trade 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Rhythm and Mood 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Melody and Development 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Developing Your Melodies 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Harmony and Structure 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Harmonizing with Melodies 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Putting the Chords Together 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Composing from the Void 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Songwriting Structure 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Understanding Musical Forms 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Orchestration and Arrangement 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Composing for the Standard Orchestra 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Composing for Rhythm Sections and Small Ensembles 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Composing for Multiple Voices 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Composing Commercial Music and Songs 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Composing Electronic Music 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Composing for Other Musicians 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Behind the Scenes 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Utilizing AI to Help You Compose 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Using Samples, Standards, and Cover Songs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Designing a Pro-Level Music Studio 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Career Opportunities for Composers 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Platforms for Selling Commercial Music 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Platforms for Promoting Your Independent Music 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Modes and Chords Reference 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Music%20%5BAV%5D%22\"\u003eAV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52449473397016,"sku":"9781394266418","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394266418.jpg?v=1785201087","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/music-composition-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394266418","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}