{"product_id":"music-composition-for-dummies-isbn-9781394266418","title":"Music Composition For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaunch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat for music students and aspiring artists, \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Basics and Rhythm 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Thinking Like a Composer 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Tools of the Trade 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Rhythm and Mood 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Melody and Development 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Developing Your Melodies 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Harmony and Structure 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Harmonizing with Melodies 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Putting the Chords Together 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Composing from the Void 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Songwriting Structure 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Understanding Musical Forms 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Orchestration and Arrangement 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Composing for the Standard Orchestra 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Composing for Rhythm Sections and Small Ensembles 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Composing for Multiple Voices 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Composing Commercial Music and Songs 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Composing Electronic Music 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Composing for Other Musicians 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Behind the Scenes 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Utilizing AI to Help You Compose 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Using Samples, Standards, and Cover Songs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Designing a Pro-Level Music Studio 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Career Opportunities for Composers 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Platforms for Selling Commercial Music 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Platforms for Promoting Your Independent Music 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Modes and Chords Reference 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 323\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Jarrett\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003eHolly Day\u003c\/b\u003e has written for over 3,000 print and electronic publications, including \u003ci\u003eGuitar One Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMusic Alive!\u003c\/i\u003e She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon’t panic, compose yourself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Music is powerful. It can change moods, tell stories, and it can even become a lucrative career. \u003ci\u003eMusic Composition For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces 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. 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