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.
Creative exercises build your composing skills
The fun and easy way to turn the tune in your head into a full-fledged composition!
Wish you could write music? You can! This friendly guide gives you everything you need to start composing, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to writing with chords and melody to expressing your musical ideas through instruments and voices. You'll see how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, or video game soundtracks!
Discover how to:
Master chord progressions
Harmonize with melody
Select the right instruments
Write for multiple voices
Compose electronic music
Make a demo recording
Creative exercises build your composing skills
The fun and easy way to turn the tune in your head into a full-fledged composition!
Wish you could write music? You can! This friendly guide gives you everything you need to start composing, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to writing with chords and melody to expressing your musical ideas through instruments and voices. You'll see how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, or video game soundtracks!
Discover how to:
Master chord progressions
Harmonize with melody
Select the right instruments
Write for multiple voices
Compose electronic music
Make a demo recording