Music Composition for Dummies
by:
Holly Day (author)
Scott Jarrett (author)
Creative exercises build your composing skillsThe 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...
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Creative exercises build your composing skillsThe 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 progressionsHarmonize with melodySelect the right instrumentsWrite for multiple voicesCompose electronic musicMake a demo recording
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780470224212 (0470224215)
ASIN: 470224215
Publish date: February 1st 2008
Publisher: For Dummies
Pages no: 336
Edition language: English