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You can hum it, but can you write it down? 
When most people think of a composer, they picture a bewigged genius like Mozart or Beethoven frenetically directing mighty orchestras in the ornate palaces of Vienna. While that may have been the case once upon a time, modern composers make themselves heard far beyond the classical conservatoire and concert hall. These days, soundtracks are in high demand in industries such as TV, film, advertising, and even gaming to help create immersive and exciting experiences. Whatever your musical ambitions—composing a dark requiem in a beautiful Viennese apartment or producing the next great Star Wars-like movie theme in LA—the fully updated Music Composition For Dummies hits all the right notes to help you become confident in the theory and practice of composition. 
To help you translate your musical ideas from fleeting tunes in your head to playable bars and notation on paper, professional composer and instructor Scott Jarrett and music journalist Holly Day take you on a friendly step-by-step journey through the process of musical creation, including choosing the right rhythms and tempos, creating melodies and chord progressions, and working with instruments and voices. You’ll learn how to match keys and chords to mood, use form to enhance your creativity, and write in different styles from pop to classical—and you'll even learn how to keep hammering away when inspiration eludes you.\nOrganize and preserve your musical ideas 
Formalize your knowledge with professional vocabulary 
Get familiar with composition apps and software 
Make a demo and market on social media\nFilled with musical exercises to help you acquire the discipline you need for success, Music Composition For Dummies has everything you need to turn your inner soundtrack into a tuneful reality! 
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Got a song in your head? Learn how to share it! 
For many of us, music is as essential as breathing. But if you need some help getting those melodies out of your head and available for others to hear and enjoy, this book is the answer. Whether you’re looking to create a symphony or just a catchy advertising jingle, Discover how to find the perfect rhythm and tempo, fine-tune chord progressions, build harmony, make the best use of composition software, master musical forms, and a whole lot more. You’ll even find help on working with agents and making that all-important demo. 
Inside…\nHow to think like a composer 
Composing with chords 
About rhythm and phrasing 
Getting your thoughts down 
Building melodies with motifs 
Composing for an orchestra, ensemble, or multiple voices 
Career opportunities \nFrom the Back Cover 
Got a song in your head? Learn how to share it! 
For many of us, music is as essential as breathing. But if you need some help getting those melodies out of your head and available for others to hear and enjoy, this book is the answer. Whether you’re looking to create a symphony or just a catchy advertising jingle, Discover how to find the perfect rhythm and tempo, fine-tune chord progressions, build harmony, make the best use of composition software, master musical forms, and a whole lot more. You’ll even find help on working with agents and making that all-important demo. 
Inside…\nHow to think like a composer 
Composing with chords 
About rhythm and phrasing 
Getting your thoughts down 
Building melodies with motifs 
Composing for an orchestra, ensemble, or multiple voices 
Career opportunities \nAbout the Author 
 Scott Jarrett has been a theatrical music director and has taught recording labs, voice, guitar, music theory, and composition. He has worked with artists from Willie Nelson to Dave Grusin. 
 Holly Day has created work for over 3,000 international publications including Guitar One Magazine, Music Alive!, and Brutarian Magazine. She is also the co-author of Music Theory For Dummies.

Music Composition For Dummies (For Dummies (Music))

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Day, Holly

Jarrett, Scott

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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. <ul> <li>Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts</li> <li>Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond</li> <li>Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition</li> <li>Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations</li> </ul> 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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