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Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

$17.00 USD

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
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How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck)

by Ed Bell ...

Once upon a time, there wasn't a song. Then, sometime later, there was. "How the $&%! did that happen?" you might ask. How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck) is the definitive, no-nonsense and 100% beginner-proof guide to writing original songs. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced songwriter looking to improve your songwriting ... Read more

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Once upon a time, there wasn't a song. Then, sometime later, there was. "How the $&%! did that happen?" you might ask. How to Write a Song (Even If You've Never Written One Before and You Think You Suck) is the definitive, no-nonsense and 100% beginner-proof guide to writing original songs. Whether you're a complete beginner or a more experienced songwriter looking to improve your songwriting
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Music Composition Technique Builder, 3rd Edition

Practical Training for Composers

by Kevin Ure ...

Series Book 2 - Composing Music
For Composers Who Want Greater Technique: 3rd EditionDesigned for composers who have basic musicianship skills, this program begins with an explanation of the creative process and proceeds to provide composers with several exercises to improve technique. Composers receive multi-level exercises designed to improve the ear and analytical ability through practical composition exercises.Develop ... Read more

$34.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For Composers Who Want Greater Technique: 3rd EditionDesigned for composers who have basic musicianship skills, this program begins with an explanation of the creative process and proceeds to provide composers with several exercises to improve technique. Composers receive multi-level exercises designed to improve the ear and analytical ability through practical composition exercises.Develop
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The Elements of Music Composition, 3rd Edition

Organicism. Coherence. Comprehensibility.

by Kevin Ure ...

Series Book 1 - Composing Music
For Composers Who Want to Compose Effective MusicThe Elements of Music Composition gives composers the missing puzzle piece that makes it possible to create musical works that endure and become richer and more meaningful with each performance. Composers learn to create a composition that grows out of a single seed and connects the different disciplines within music composition. Applying the ... Read more

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For Composers Who Want to Compose Effective MusicThe Elements of Music Composition gives composers the missing puzzle piece that makes it possible to create musical works that endure and become richer and more meaningful with each performance. Composers learn to create a composition that grows out of a single seed and connects the different disciplines within music composition. Applying the
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Saxophone Troubadour

Musings on a Musical Journey

by Al Regni ...

“Reading your memoir brought back so many wonderful memories. What an amazing career you have had!” —Bob Mintzer“His versatility, virtuosity and innate musicality were always on display. And it didn’t hurt that he has a great sense of humor.” —Leonard Slatkin“Al Regni is a saxophone legend. He’s accomplished just about everything you can accomplish on the instrument. But his humanity tops it all. ... Read more

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“Reading your memoir brought back so many wonderful memories. What an amazing career you have had!” —Bob Mintzer“His versatility, virtuosity and innate musicality were always on display. And it didn’t hurt that he has a great sense of humor.” —Leonard Slatkin“Al Regni is a saxophone legend. He’s accomplished just about everything you can accomplish on the instrument. But his humanity tops it all.
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Write 47 Songs: Learn 47 Modern Songwriting Techniques

by Ra Wilson ...

Write 47 Songs: Learn 47 Modern Songwriting Techniques isn't just a book; it's a comprehensive songwriting boot camp designed to elevate your musical skills to unprecedented levels. Crafted for musicians intent on refining their art, this guide compels you to do more than just read—it invites active participation in crafting 47 distinctive songs, each imparting a novel songwriting technique or ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write 47 Songs: Learn 47 Modern Songwriting Techniques isn't just a book; it's a comprehensive songwriting boot camp designed to elevate your musical skills to unprecedented levels. Crafted for musicians intent on refining their art, this guide compels you to do more than just read—it invites active participation in crafting 47 distinctive songs, each imparting a novel songwriting technique or
... Read more
The Hip Hop Producer's Guide Book: Secrets to Sonic Success and a Profitable Music Career

by Dragonfly Bry ...

Unlock the secrets to crafting iconic hip-hop and modern R&B tracks with The Hip Hop Producers Guide Book: Secrets to Sonic Success and a Profitable Music Career. This guide takes you through the music production journey, from historical influences to mastering modern technologies and building a successful career. Enhance your learning with hours of engaging videos and an exclusive sound pack.In ... Read more

$39.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the secrets to crafting iconic hip-hop and modern R&B tracks with The Hip Hop Producers Guide Book: Secrets to Sonic Success and a Profitable Music Career. This guide takes you through the music production journey, from historical influences to mastering modern technologies and building a successful career. Enhance your learning with hours of engaging videos and an exclusive sound pack.In
... Read more
Music Theory, 3E

by Michael Miller ...

Series series Idiot's Guides
Music theory doesn’t need to be complicated, and this guide will show you how to make it simple.Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician or experienced musician how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. Here’s what you’ll find:• The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Music theory doesn’t need to be complicated, and this guide will show you how to make it simple.Idiot's Guides: Music Theory, Third Edition, is a concise and clear guide that teaches any budding musician or experienced musician how to read musical notation by navigating the basics of reading and composing music. Here’s what you’ll find:• The basics of tones, including pitches, clefs, scales,
... Read more
No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
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Playing Changes

Jazz for the New Century

by Nate Chinen ...

One of jazz’s leading critics gives us an invigorating, richly detailed portrait of the artists and events that have shaped the music of our time. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, Playing Changes is the first book to take the measure of this exhilarating moment: it is a compelling argument for the resiliency of the art form and a rejoinder to any claims about its calcification or ... Read more

$10.99 USD

One of jazz’s leading critics gives us an invigorating, richly detailed portrait of the artists and events that have shaped the music of our time. Grounded in authority and brimming with style, Playing Changes is the first book to take the measure of this exhilarating moment: it is a compelling argument for the resiliency of the art form and a rejoinder to any claims about its calcification or
... Read more
Synthesizer Cookbook: How to Use Filters

Sound Design for Beginners, #2

by Screech House ...

Series Book 2 - Sound Design for Beginners
INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best ... Read more

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INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best
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Conversations

by Steve Reich ...

A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times)Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians, ... Read more

$11.49 USD

A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times)Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians,
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Adventures in Arranging

by Dr. Richard Niles ...

Composer/Arranger/Producer Dr. Richard Niles has had musical adventures with some of the world's most successful and acclaimed artists from Paul McCartney to Pat Metheny, James Brown to Randy Brecker, Tina Turner to Michael McDonald, Ray Charles to the Pet Shop Boys."My professional life has been amazing because I understood that the only difference between a job and an adventure was attitude."His ... Read more

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Composer/Arranger/Producer Dr. Richard Niles has had musical adventures with some of the world's most successful and acclaimed artists from Paul McCartney to Pat Metheny, James Brown to Randy Brecker, Tina Turner to Michael McDonald, Ray Charles to the Pet Shop Boys."My professional life has been amazing because I understood that the only difference between a job and an adventure was attitude."His
... Read more
Music Production For Beginners 2020 Edition: How to Produce Music, The Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers

by Tommy Swindali ...

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or need expensive ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or need expensive
... Read more
Creating Sounds from Scratch

A Practical Guide to Music Synthesis for Producers and Composers

by Andrea Pejrolo, Scott B. Metcalfe ...

Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Creating Sounds from Scratch is a practical, in-depth resource on the most common forms of music synthesis. It includes historical context, an overview of concepts in sound and hearing, and practical training examples to help sound designers and electronic music producers effectively manipulate presets and create new sounds. The book covers the all of the main synthesis techniques including analog
... Read more
Composing with Constraints

100 Practical Exercises in Music Composition

by Jorge Variego ...

Composing with Constraints: 100 Practical Exercises in Music Composition provides an innovative approach to the instruction of the craft of music composition based on tailored exercises to help students develop their creativity. When composition is condensed to a series of logical steps, it can then be taught and learned more efficiently. With this approach in mind, Jorge Variego offers a variety ... Read more

$21.89 USD

Composing with Constraints: 100 Practical Exercises in Music Composition provides an innovative approach to the instruction of the craft of music composition based on tailored exercises to help students develop their creativity. When composition is condensed to a series of logical steps, it can then be taught and learned more efficiently. With this approach in mind, Jorge Variego offers a variety
... Read more
Composing Electronic Music

A New Aesthetic

by Curtis Roads ...

Electronic music evokes new sensations, feelings, and thoughts in both composers and listeners. Opening the door to an unlimited universe of sound, it engages spatialization as an integral aspect of composition and focuses on sound transformation as a core structural strategy. In this new domain, pitch occurs as a flowing and ephemeral substance that can be bent, modulated, or dissolved into noise ... Read more

$52.19 USD

Electronic music evokes new sensations, feelings, and thoughts in both composers and listeners. Opening the door to an unlimited universe of sound, it engages spatialization as an integral aspect of composition and focuses on sound transformation as a core structural strategy. In this new domain, pitch occurs as a flowing and ephemeral substance that can be bent, modulated, or dissolved into noise
... Read more
A Geometry of Music

Harmony and Counterpoint in the Extended Common Practice

by Dmitri Tymoczko ...

Series series Oxford Studies in Music Theory
How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval ... Read more

$65.69 USD

How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval
... Read more
Musical Composition

Craft and Art

by Alan Belkin ...

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composerThis essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of musical styles, from concert pieces to film scores and video game music. The first of its kind to utilize a ... Read more

$26.59 USD

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composerThis essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of musical styles, from concert pieces to film scores and video game music. The first of its kind to utilize a
... Read more
Music Theory for Guitarists, Volume 3

Guitar Theory and Fretboard Concepts to Help Intermediate to Advanced Players Master Scales, Modes and Chord Progressionso

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 3 - Music Theory For Guitarists
In Volume 3 of the groundbreaking Music Theory for Guitarists series, you’ll discover even more essential guitar theory concepts to expand your music theory knowledge and give you an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. After using this book you’ll have a near ‘pro-level’ understanding of music theory and how it relates to the guitar, enabling you to become a more accomplished ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Volume 3 of the groundbreaking Music Theory for Guitarists series, you’ll discover even more essential guitar theory concepts to expand your music theory knowledge and give you an even greater understanding of the guitar fretboard. After using this book you’ll have a near ‘pro-level’ understanding of music theory and how it relates to the guitar, enabling you to become a more accomplished
... Read more
Music Outside the Lines

Ideas for Composing in K-12 Music Classrooms

by Maud Hickey ...

Music Outside the Lines is an informative and practical resource for all who are invested in making music composition an integral part of curriculum. Author Maud Hickey offers both a well-grounded justification for teaching music composition and also a compendium of useful instructional ideas and classroom activities. Hickey begins with a rationale for teachers to begin composition activities in ... Read more

$42.29 USD

Music Outside the Lines is an informative and practical resource for all who are invested in making music composition an integral part of curriculum. Author Maud Hickey offers both a well-grounded justification for teaching music composition and also a compendium of useful instructional ideas and classroom activities. Hickey begins with a rationale for teachers to begin composition activities in
... Read more
Music Theory for Computer Musicians: Second Edition

For Computer Musicians, #1

by Dr Michael Hewitt ...

Series Book 1 - For Computer Musicians
Whether you are a beginner to music production or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your music theory knowledge, this book is for you.Many electronic music producers, DJs, or gigging musicians know their tools, yet they struggle with the language of music itself. The second edition of the world-renowned Music Theory for Computer Musicians is the definitive guide to learning the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you are a beginner to music production or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your music theory knowledge, this book is for you.Many electronic music producers, DJs, or gigging musicians know their tools, yet they struggle with the language of music itself. The second edition of the world-renowned Music Theory for Computer Musicians is the definitive guide to learning the
... Read more
Music Production For Beginners 2022+ Edition: How to Produce Music, The Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers & Songwriters

by Tommy Swindali ...

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or even need expensive ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or even need expensive
... Read more
A Composer's Guide to Game Music

by Winifred Phillips ...

A comprehensive, practical guide to composing video game music, from acquiring the necessary skills to finding work in the field.Music in video games is often a sophisticated, complex composition that serves to engage the player, set the pace of play, and aid interactivity. Composers of video game music must master an array of specialized skills not taught in the conservatory, including the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A comprehensive, practical guide to composing video game music, from acquiring the necessary skills to finding work in the field.Music in video games is often a sophisticated, complex composition that serves to engage the player, set the pace of play, and aid interactivity. Composers of video game music must master an array of specialized skills not taught in the conservatory, including the
... Read more

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