E-Books →Music Composition For Dummies, 2nd Edition

When most people think of a composer,theypicturea bewiggedgenius likeMozart or Beethovenfreneticallydirecting mighty orchestras intheornatepalacesofVienna.Whilethatmay have been the case once upon a time,moderncomposersmake themselvesheard farbeyond the classicalconservatoireand concert hall. These days,soundtracks are in high demand inindustries such as TV, film,advertising, and evengamingto help create immersive and excitingexperiences. Whatever your musical ambitions-composing adarkrequiem ina beautifulViennese apartment or producing the next greatStar Wars-likemovie theme in LA-the fully updatedMusicCompositionForDummieshits all theright notes tohelpyoubecomeconfident in the theory and practice of composition.
To help you translate your musical ideas fromfleeting tunesin your head toplayablebars and notationon paper, professional composer and instructor Scott Jarrettandmusic journalistHolly Daytake you on afriendlystep-by-step journey throughthe process ofmusical creation,includingchoosing the right rhythms and tempos,creating melodies and chord progressions,andworking with instruments and voices. You'll learn how to match keys and chords to mood,useform to enhance your creativity,andwrite in different stylesfrom pop to classical-andyou'llevenlearnhowto keep hammering awaywheninspirationeludes you.
* Organize and preserve your musical ideas
* Formalize your knowledge with professional vocabulary
* Get familiar with composition apps and software
* Make a demoand market on social media
Filled with musical exercises to help you acquire the disciplineyou need for success,MusicCompositionForDummieshas everything you need to turn your inner soundtrack into a tuneful reality!