Music Composition For Dummies: Edition 3

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· John Wiley & Sons
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352
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About this ebook

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.

About the author

Scott Jarrett 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. Holly Day has written for over 3,000 print and electronic publications, including Guitar One Magazine, and Music Alive! She is coauthor of Music Theory For Dummies.

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