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Music Composition

For Dummies

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Book Details:

Publisher:For Dummies
Series: Wiley , For Dummies
Author:Holly Day
Edition:1
ISBN-10:0470224215
ISBN-13:9780470224212
Pages:360
Published:Feb 05 2008
Posted:Nov 19 2014
Language:English
Book format:PDF
Book size:7.78 MB

Book Description:

Want to turn that haunting tune in your head into an awesome sound in your ear? You can! Music Composition For Dummies demystifies the process of composing music and writing songs. It guides you through every step of writing your own music, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to creating melodies and chord progressions and working with instruments and voices.In this fun and practical guide, you'll learn how to match keys and chords to the mood you want to convey, work a form without limiting your creativity, and hammer out a musical idea, even when your mind is drawing a blank. You'll find out how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, and video game soundtracks. And, you'll learn what you need to know about music composition software, including Finale, Sebelius, Pro Tools, and more. Discover how to:Preserve and organize your musical ideasWork with established chord progressions or create your ownDevelop great rhythmsSelect the right instrumentsFind melodies in your head, your instrument, and the world around youUse major and minor scalesWork with modes and moodsBuild melodic motifs and phrasesUse the circle of fifths to harmonizeWrite for multiple voicesMake a demo recordingFilled with creative exercises to build your composing skills, Music Composition for Dummies is the resource you need to get that melody out of your head and into the world.

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