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.
- Organize 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
Filled 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!
