Music Theory for Computer Musicians

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 309 pages
• Published by: Course Technology PTR
• Edition: 1st Edition April 2, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1598635034
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1598635034
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Many DJs, gigging musicians, and electronic music producers understand how to play their instruments or make music on the computer, but they lack the basic knowledge of music theory needed to take their music-making to the next level and compose truly professional tracks. Beneath all the enormously different styles of modern electronic music lie certain basics of the musical language that are exactly the same no matter what kind of music you write. It is very important to acquire an understanding of these basics if you are to develop as a musician and music producer. Put simply, you need to know what you are doing with regard to the music that you are writing. Music Theory for Computer Musicians explains these music theory basics in the most simple and accessible way possible. Concepts are taught using the MIDI keyboard environment and today’s computer composing and recording software. By reading this book and following the exercises contained within it, you, the aspiring music producer/computer musician, will find yourself making great progress toward understanding and using these basics of the music language. The result will be a great improvement in your ability to write and produce your own original music!

About The Author
Dr. michael hewitt was born in South Wales in the United Kingdom. He earned his bachelor of music degree at London University and a master’s degree and doctorate at the University of North Wales, Bangor, where he specialized in musical composition. He is a classically trained musician, composer, lecturer, and author on musical subjects. He also writes classical scores as well as soundtracks for various television productions both at home and abroad. He is currently working as a music technology tutor at Coleg Harlech in North Wales.