The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory and Composition (2 Book Set)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback
• Published by: Alpha Books 2005
• ASIN: B0016C2HO8

Product Description
A music theory book that hits the high note This updated and expanded edition of The Complete Idiots Guide® to Music Theory breaks down a difficult subject in a simple wayeven for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, it explains everything from bass-clef basics to confusing codas. This new edition includes: -A brand-new CD -A comprehensive ear-training section -Musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms -Aural exercises so readers can test their ear training and transcription skills A step-by-step guide to writing music, this book shows musicians how to compose simple chord progressions and melodies, and leads them through more advanced compositional techniques and musical forms. Designed for composers of all types of music, it includes instruction on composing stand-alone melodies, using different scales and modes, themes and variations, orchestration, and composing for film, theater, and videogames. -Perfect complement to The Complete Idiots Guide to Music Theory and The Complete Idiots Guide to Songwriting -Includes a comprehensive glossary of musical terms, as well as an appendix of various computer-based composition tools -Easy-to-use oversize trim