Music Composition For Dummies
eBook - ePub

Music Composition For Dummies

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eBook - ePub

Music Composition For Dummies

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394266418
eBook ISBN
9781394266425
Edition
3
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Basics and Rhythm
  6. Part 2: Melody and Development
  7. Part 3: Harmony and Structure
  8. Part 4: Orchestration and Arrangement
  9. Part 5: Behind the Scenes
  10. Part 6: The Part of Tens
  11. Part 7: Appendixes
  12. Index
  13. About the Authors
  14. Connect with Dummies
  15. End User License Agreement