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Music Composition For Dummies


Music Composition For Dummies


3. Aufl.

von: Scott Jarrett, Holly Day

17,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 03.07.2024
ISBN/EAN: 9781394266425
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 352

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<p><b>Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills</b> <p>Today's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. <i>Music Composition For Dummies</i> 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. <ul> <li>Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts</li> <li>Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond</li> <li>Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition</li> <li>Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations</li> </ul> <p>Great for music students and aspiring artists, <i>Music Composition For Dummies,</i> is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes.
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Basics and Rhythm 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Thinking Like a Composer 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade 13</p> <p>Chapter 3: Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen 23</p> <p>Chapter 4: Rhythm and Mood 29</p> <p><b>Part 2: Melody and Development 41</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them 43</p> <p>Chapter 6: Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies 55</p> <p>Chapter 7: Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases 67</p> <p>Chapter 8: Developing Your Melodies 77</p> <p><b>Part 3: Harmony and Structure 87</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Harmonizing with Melodies 89</p> <p>Chapter 10: Putting the Chords Together 99</p> <p>Chapter 11: Composing from the Void 121</p> <p>Chapter 12: Songwriting Structure 135</p> <p>Chapter 13: Understanding Musical Forms 145</p> <p><b>Part 4: Orchestration and Arrangement 163</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Composing for the Standard Orchestra 165</p> <p>Chapter 15: Composing for Rhythm Sections and Small Ensembles 187</p> <p>Chapter 16: Composing for Multiple Voices 197</p> <p>Chapter 17: Composing Commercial Music and Songs 209</p> <p>Chapter 18: Composing Electronic Music 231</p> <p>Chapter 19: Composing for Other Musicians 241</p> <p><b>Part 5: Behind the Scenes 255</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Utilizing AI to Help You Compose 257</p> <p>Chapter 21: Using Samples, Standards, and Cover Songs 261</p> <p>Chapter 22: Designing a Pro-Level Music Studio 267</p> <p><b>Part 6: The Part of Tens 273</b></p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Career Opportunities for Composers 275</p> <p>Chapter 24: Ten Platforms for Selling Commercial Music 285</p> <p>Chapter 25: Ten Platforms for Promoting Your Independent Music 289</p> <p><b>Part 7: Appendixes 295</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Modes and Chords Reference 297</p> <p>Appendix B: Glossary 317</p> <p>Index 323</p>
<p><b>Scott Jarrett</b> 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. <b>Holly Day</b> has written for over 3,000 print and electronic publications, including <i>Guitar One Magazine</i>, and <i>Music Alive!</i> She is coauthor of <i>Music Theory For Dummies</i>.
<p><b>Don’t panic, compose yourself</b> <p> Music is powerful. It can change moods, tell stories, and it can even become a lucrative career. <i>Music Composition For Dummies </i>introduces you to the art and the craft of writing music. You’ll discover how to to arrange notes into chords, chords into melodies, and melodies into songs. Then, turn those songs into compositions fit for orchestras, rock bands, choirs, electronic producers, or anyone else who wants to make music. This beginner-friendly guide even shows you how to sell your compositions online. Let’s go, Mozart! <p><b>Inside… <ul><li>Basics of songwriting</li> <li>Music composition tools</li> <li>All about harmony and melody</li> <li>Composing for TV and films</li> <li>Orchestration and arrangement</li> <li>AI-assisted composition</li> <li>Career opportunities</li> <li>Modes and chord reference</b></li></ul>

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