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Music Theory and Songwriting Handbook

by MusicResources ...

Are you an aspiring songwriter looking to improve your skills and understanding of music theory and songwriting? Look no further! This comprehensive handbook covers everything you need to know to take your songwriting to the next level. From melodies and harmonies to chord progressions and lyrics, this book covers all the essential elements of music theory and songwriting. Whether you are a ... Read more

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Are you an aspiring songwriter looking to improve your skills and understanding of music theory and songwriting? Look no further! This comprehensive handbook covers everything you need to know to take your songwriting to the next level. From melodies and harmonies to chord progressions and lyrics, this book covers all the essential elements of music theory and songwriting. Whether you are a
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LOGIC PRO X - A Step by Step Guide to Produce an Original Song From Idea to Final Mastering

Compatible with All Versions of Logic Pro X, from the very first version up to Logic Pro 10.7

by Marco Perino ...

IMPORTANT ADVICE: the author is not responsible if your girlfriends or boyfriends abandon you because after reading this book you think more about logic than about them. Compatible with all versions of Logic Pro X, from the very first version up to Logic Pro 10.7, with downloadable projects.Suitable for both the Amateur and the Expert User. Inside:01 Prepare for the Journey02 Get Familiar with ... Read more

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IMPORTANT ADVICE: the author is not responsible if your girlfriends or boyfriends abandon you because after reading this book you think more about logic than about them. Compatible with all versions of Logic Pro X, from the very first version up to Logic Pro 10.7, with downloadable projects.Suitable for both the Amateur and the Expert User. Inside:01 Prepare for the Journey02 Get Familiar with
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The Oxford Handbook of Algorithmic Music

Edited by Alex McLean, Roger T. Dean ...

Series series Oxford Handbooks
With the ongoing development of algorithmic composition programs and communities of practice expanding, algorithmic music faces a turning point. Joining dozens of emerging and established scholars alongside leading practitioners in the field, chapters in this Handbook both describe the state of algorithmic composition and also set the agenda for critical research on and analysis of algorithmic ... Read more

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With the ongoing development of algorithmic composition programs and communities of practice expanding, algorithmic music faces a turning point. Joining dozens of emerging and established scholars alongside leading practitioners in the field, chapters in this Handbook both describe the state of algorithmic composition and also set the agenda for critical research on and analysis of algorithmic
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The Solfeggio Tradition

A Forgotten Art of Melody in the Long Eighteenth Century

by Nicholas Baragwanath ...

How did castrati manage to amaze their eighteenth-century audiences by singing the same aria several times in completely different ways? And how could composers of the time write operas in a matter of days? The secret lies in the solfeggio tradition, a music education method that was fundamental to the training of European musicians between 1680 and 1830 — a time during which professional ... Read more

$84.99 CAD

How did castrati manage to amaze their eighteenth-century audiences by singing the same aria several times in completely different ways? And how could composers of the time write operas in a matter of days? The secret lies in the solfeggio tradition, a music education method that was fundamental to the training of European musicians between 1680 and 1830 — a time during which professional
... Read more
The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords

The Guitar Fretwork Compendium, #2

by Derek Fox ...

Series Book 2 - The Guitar Fretwork Compendium
The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords introduces the guitarist to the concepts of Pedal Tones and Broken Chords and teaches players how to apply them both together and separately. The repeatable exercises blend the lessons of this book with the lessons learned in Part I of the series. ... Read more

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The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part II - Pedal Tones and Broken Chords introduces the guitarist to the concepts of Pedal Tones and Broken Chords and teaches players how to apply them both together and separately. The repeatable exercises blend the lessons of this book with the lessons learned in Part I of the series.
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Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

by Tommy Swindali ...

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons... ... Read more

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The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons...
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Synthesizer Explained

The Essential Basics of Synthesis You Must Know as a Digital Music Producer (Electronic Music and Sound Design for Beginners: Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes & LFOs)

by Screech House ...

MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER AND BECOME A REAL MUSICIAN TODAYEasily learn how to make your own sounds and kickstart your career in music production- No experience needed- Excellent for beginners- Learn from home- Use your own synthesizer- Explore at your own paceSound synthesisWithout sounds, music could not exist. Therefore, great sound design is the bread and butter of any successful... ... Read more

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MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER AND BECOME A REAL MUSICIAN TODAYEasily learn how to make your own sounds and kickstart your career in music production- No experience needed- Excellent for beginners- Learn from home- Use your own synthesizer- Explore at your own paceSound synthesisWithout sounds, music could not exist. Therefore, great sound design is the bread and butter of any successful...
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Composition for Computer Musicians: Second Edition

For Computer Musicians, #2

by Dr Michael Hewitt ...

Series Book 2 - For Computer Musicians
You understand the basics of music theory. But how do you turn that understanding into drums, melodies, basslines, and a finished track?Composition for Computer Musicians is your friendly, hands-on guide to the art of composition. This book will help you give your music realism, professional polish, and structure - giving you the building blocks you need to compose music that your listeners love ... Read more

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You understand the basics of music theory. But how do you turn that understanding into drums, melodies, basslines, and a finished track?Composition for Computer Musicians is your friendly, hands-on guide to the art of composition. This book will help you give your music realism, professional polish, and structure - giving you the building blocks you need to compose music that your listeners love
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L' esprit musical

by Erik Satie ...

Ayant à vous parler de la Musique — sujet bien vaste pour une causerie — je restreindrai beaucoup mon sujet, me réservant de vous parler un peu des musiciens, et, surtout, de l’Esprit musical.Le musicien se recrute dans tous les milieux ; … il nous vient de toutes les classes sociales…… L’enseignement musical se pratique comme tous les enseignements ; … il est donné par des professeurs,… et reçu ... Read more

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Ayant à vous parler de la Musique — sujet bien vaste pour une causerie — je restreindrai beaucoup mon sujet, me réservant de vous parler un peu des musiciens, et, surtout, de l’Esprit musical.Le musicien se recrute dans tous les milieux ; … il nous vient de toutes les classes sociales…… L’enseignement musical se pratique comme tous les enseignements ; … il est donné par des professeurs,… et reçu
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Music Elements: Music Theory, Songwriting, Lyrics & Creativity Explained

by Tommy Swindali ...

Embrace Your Inner ArtistDo you struggle writing songs?Have you ever tried learning music theory but found it hard or thought that it wasn't necessary?If you are finding that you are writing songs, and whilst they sound good, there is something missing then read on. What you are missing is the sense of harmony and emotion that professional producers and songwriters have. Your about to discover ... Read more

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Embrace Your Inner ArtistDo you struggle writing songs?Have you ever tried learning music theory but found it hard or thought that it wasn't necessary?If you are finding that you are writing songs, and whilst they sound good, there is something missing then read on. What you are missing is the sense of harmony and emotion that professional producers and songwriters have. Your about to discover
... Read more
Musical Architecture Secrets: Structure Planning For Guitar Composition

Guitar Composition Blueprint

by University Scholastic Press ...

Series series Guitar Composition Blueprint
MUSICAL ARCHITECTURE SECRETS: STRUCTURE PLANNING FOR GUITAR COMPOSITION dives deep into crafting dynamic and captivating compositions in this 250-page book by renowned publisher University Scholastic Press.From chart-topping hits to timeless classics, this book delves into the structure planning techniques used by legendary artists across various genres. With insightful analysis and real-world ... Read more

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MUSICAL ARCHITECTURE SECRETS: STRUCTURE PLANNING FOR GUITAR COMPOSITION dives deep into crafting dynamic and captivating compositions in this 250-page book by renowned publisher University Scholastic Press.From chart-topping hits to timeless classics, this book delves into the structure planning techniques used by legendary artists across various genres. With insightful analysis and real-world
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Writing Music for Commercials

Television, Radio, and New Media

by Michael Zager ...

In Writing Music for Commercials: Television, Radio, and New Media, professor, composer, arranger, and producer Michael Zager describes the process of composing and arranging music specifically for commercials across the growing variety of media formats. Writing music for commercials requires composers not only learn the craft of writing short-form compositions that can stand on their own, but ... Read more

$78.99 CAD

In Writing Music for Commercials: Television, Radio, and New Media, professor, composer, arranger, and producer Michael Zager describes the process of composing and arranging music specifically for commercials across the growing variety of media formats. Writing music for commercials requires composers not only learn the craft of writing short-form compositions that can stand on their own, but
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Instant Songwriting: Musical Improv from Dunce to Diva Part 4 (Diva Level)

by Nancy Howland Walker ...

This is the fourth and final part in the "Instant Songwriting" series - the ultimate how-to guide for musical improvisers and an excellent resource for songwriters. With over two decades of musical improv experience, Nancy Howland Walker guides you with clear, logical and fun step-by-step exercises, from the very basics of putting a song together, to highly advanced song techniques.Whether you are ... Read more

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This is the fourth and final part in the "Instant Songwriting" series - the ultimate how-to guide for musical improvisers and an excellent resource for songwriters. With over two decades of musical improv experience, Nancy Howland Walker guides you with clear, logical and fun step-by-step exercises, from the very basics of putting a song together, to highly advanced song techniques.Whether you are
... Read more
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
... Read more
Composing for the Cinema

The Theory and Praxis of Music in Film

by Ennio Morricone, Sergio Miceli ...

Translated by Gillian B. Anderson ...

With nearly 400 scores to his credit, Ennio Morricone is one of the most prolific and influential film composers working today. He has collaborated with many significant directors, and his scores for such films as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; Once Upon a Time in America; Days of Heaven; The Mission; The Untouchables; Malèna; and Cinema Paradiso leave moviegoers with the conviction that ... Read more

$78.99 CAD

With nearly 400 scores to his credit, Ennio Morricone is one of the most prolific and influential film composers working today. He has collaborated with many significant directors, and his scores for such films as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; Once Upon a Time in America; Days of Heaven; The Mission; The Untouchables; Malèna; and Cinema Paradiso leave moviegoers with the conviction that
... Read more
De la inspiración a la canción Una guía práctica para la composición de canciones

by MusicResources ...

De la inspiración a la canción: Una guía práctica para la composición de canciones" es una guía completa sobre el arte y el oficio de la composición de canciones. Escrito por compositores y educadores experimentados, este libro ofrece valiosas perspectivas y técnicas para compositores de todos los niveles.En este libro, aprenderás a encontrar inspiración, a elaborar letras efectivas y a unir ... Read more

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De la inspiración a la canción: Una guía práctica para la composición de canciones" es una guía completa sobre el arte y el oficio de la composición de canciones. Escrito por compositores y educadores experimentados, este libro ofrece valiosas perspectivas y técnicas para compositores de todos los niveles.En este libro, aprenderás a encontrar inspiración, a elaborar letras efectivas y a unir
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Music Notation

by Mark McGrain ...

(Berklee Methods). Learn the essentials of music notation, from fundamental pitch and rhythm placement to intricate meter and voicing alignments. This book also covers the correct way to subdivide rhythms and notate complex articulations and dynamics. An excellent resource for both written and computer notation software! ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

(Berklee Methods). Learn the essentials of music notation, from fundamental pitch and rhythm placement to intricate meter and voicing alignments. This book also covers the correct way to subdivide rhythms and notate complex articulations and dynamics. An excellent resource for both written and computer notation software!
... Read more
Composing Music for Games

The Art, Technology and Business of Video Game Scoring

by Chance Thomas ...

Composing Music for Games is a guidebook for launching and maintaining a successful career as a video game composer. It offers a pragmatic approach to learning, intensified through challenging project assignments and simulations. Author Chance Thomas begins with the foundation of scoring principles applicable to all media, and then progresses serially through core methodologies specific to video ... Read more

$108.99 CAD

Composing Music for Games is a guidebook for launching and maintaining a successful career as a video game composer. It offers a pragmatic approach to learning, intensified through challenging project assignments and simulations. Author Chance Thomas begins with the foundation of scoring principles applicable to all media, and then progresses serially through core methodologies specific to video
... Read more
The Principles and Practice of Tonal Counterpoint

by Evan Jones ...

The Principles and Practice of Tonal Counterpoint is a comprehensive textbook that combines practical, "how-to" guidance in 18th-century techniques with extensive historical examination of contrapuntal works and genres. Beginning with an introductory grounding in species counterpoint, tonal harmony, and figured bass, students progress through the study of chorale preludes, invertible counterpoint, ... Read more

$170.99 CAD

The Principles and Practice of Tonal Counterpoint is a comprehensive textbook that combines practical, "how-to" guidance in 18th-century techniques with extensive historical examination of contrapuntal works and genres. Beginning with an introductory grounding in species counterpoint, tonal harmony, and figured bass, students progress through the study of chorale preludes, invertible counterpoint,
... 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

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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
Home Recording Basics '101'

by David W. Aucoin ...

Everything in this ebook is based on helping a music songwriter record and pitch their music in a format that will be effecient and profesional. Demos must be good. In this step by step layout you will learn how to select the right gear to purchase. You will learn how to record and mix your song from your own home recording studio with excelence and professionalism. You will learn basic strategies ... Read more

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Everything in this ebook is based on helping a music songwriter record and pitch their music in a format that will be effecient and profesional. Demos must be good. In this step by step layout you will learn how to select the right gear to purchase. You will learn how to record and mix your song from your own home recording studio with excelence and professionalism. You will learn basic strategies
... Read more
Musical Handwriting or How to Put Music on Paper - A Handbook for All Musicians, Professional and Amateur

by Archibald Jacob ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Principles of Orchestration

Enriched edition. A Practical Guide to Instrumentation, Timbre, and Orchestral Texture for Composers and Conductors

by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov ...

Translated by Edward Agate ...

In his seminal work, "Principles of Orchestration," Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov meticulously articulates the foundational elements of orchestral writing, offering invaluable insights into instrumentation, timbre, and orchestral texture. This book, characterized by its pedagogical clarity and practical examples, delves into a plethora of orchestral instruments, elucidating their potential and ... Read more

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In his seminal work, "Principles of Orchestration," Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov meticulously articulates the foundational elements of orchestral writing, offering invaluable insights into instrumentation, timbre, and orchestral texture. This book, characterized by its pedagogical clarity and practical examples, delves into a plethora of orchestral instruments, elucidating their potential and
... Read more
Musicality for Modern Humans: How To Listen Like An Artist

by Craig Havighurst ...

"A beautifully written book. Craig reminds us that we all have the potential to participate in the flight of great music." - Béla FleckMusicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century.It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art, for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or ... Read more

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"A beautifully written book. Craig reminds us that we all have the potential to participate in the flight of great music." - Béla FleckMusicality for Modern Humans propels music appreciation into the 21st century.It's a self-enrichment book about the inner game of sound-based art, for curious people who wish they could get deeper into music, including those who feel confused, overwhelmed, or
... Read more

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