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 ideas* Work with established
chord progressions or create your own* Develop great
rhythms* Select the right instruments* Find melodies in
your head, your instrument, and the world around you*
Use major and minor scales* Work with modes and moods*
Build melodic motifs and phrases* Use the circle of
fifths to harmonize* Write for multiple voices* Make a
demo recording Filled 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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