Music composition for dummies / Scott Jarrett and Holly Day.

Includes index.

Basics and rhythm -- Thinking like a composer -- Tools of the trade -- Musical scrapbooks: writing on paper and screen -- Rhythm and mood -- Melody and development -- Finding melodies where you least expect them -- Scales and modes, moods and melodies -- Building melodies using motifs and phrases -- Developing your melodies -- Harmony and structure -- Harmonizing with melodies -- Putting the chords together -- Composing from the void -- Songwriting structure -- Understanding musical forms -- Orchestration and arrangement -- Composing for the standard orchestra -- Composing for rhythm sections and small ensembles -- Composing for multiple voices -- Composing commercial music and songs -- Composing electronic music -- Composing for other musicians -- Behind the scenes -- Utilizing AI to help you compose -- Using samples, standards, and cover songs -- Designing a pro-level music studio -- The part of tens -- Ten career opportunities for composers -- Ten platforms for selling commercial music -- Ten platforms for promoting your independent music -- Ten platforms for promoting your independent music.

"Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills. Today's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course, this book will teach you how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. You'll discover the latest tech tools for composers, including composing software and online streaming services where you can publish your musical creations. And you'll get a rundown on the world of intellectual property, so you can collab and remix fairly, while retaining all the rights to your own creations. Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts; Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond; Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition; Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations. Great for music students and aspiring artists, Music Composition For Dummies, is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes"--Publisher's description.

"Music is powerful. It can change moods, tell stories, and it can even become a lucrative career. Music Composition for Dummies introduces you to the art and craft of writing music. You'll discover how to arrange notes into chords, chords into melodies, and melodies into songs. Then, turn those songs into compositions fit for orchestras, rock bands, choirs, electronic producers, or anyone else who wants to make music. This beginner-friendly guide even shows you how to sell your compositions online. Let's go, Mozart!"-- Publisher's description from back cover.