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Book Synopsis Anthology of Musical Forms - Structure & Style (Expanded Edition) by : Leon Stein
Download or read book Anthology of Musical Forms - Structure & Style (Expanded Edition) written by Leon Stein and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 1999-11-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structure and Style, first published in 1962 and expanded in 1979, fills the need for new ways of analysis that put 20th-century music in perspective. It spans forms in use before 1600 through forms and techniques in use today. Anthology of Musical Forms provides musical examples of forms treated in Structure and Style. Some examples are analyzed throughout. Most are left for the student to analyze. These books reflect Leon Stein's impressive background as student, musician, and composer. Stein studied composition with Leo Sowerby, Frederick Stock (conductor of the Chicago Symphony) and orchestration with Eric DeLamarter, his assistant. He earned M. Mus and Ph.D degrees at DePaul University and was associated with its School of Music as director of the Graduate Division and chairman of the Department of Theory and Composition until his retirement in 1976. He has composed a wide variety of works, including compositions for orchestra, chamber combinations, two operas, and a violin concerto.
Book Synopsis A Practical Guide to Becoming a Composer by : Arthur J Michaels
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Becoming a Composer written by Arthur J Michaels and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to become a better composer, advance your skills, and increase your creativity? This book can help you: Become a more skilled composer. Be a more prolific composer. Promote your work. Get your pieces performed. Publish your music. Even now, as a published, award-winning composer, if I saw this book, I'd buy it. That's because earning a high school diploma, a college degree, or even an advanced degree is a wonderful, promising achievement--I know. I did that. But the problem is: Diplomas and degrees don't guarantee that you know how to advance your skills and increase your output and success. Degrees don't ensure your continued success in today's complicated, competitive world. A degree doesn't guarantee success especially when you make major or even minor career changes. This book's huge amount of specifics makes it a valuable reference that you read, reread, and consult often. This book is a vital standalone guide for composers outside of formal learning circles and a practical supplement for composers who are studying or who have studied in classrooms. Because composing music is so varied with an enormous number of opportunities, a diverse, international group of 24 fellow composers contributed their ideas to this book. These composers work in different genres and styles. This book includes details of specific composer how-to skills, so composers and those who want to be composers get an intimate, unique view of the private professional procedures and practices of fellow composers--a perspective few composers ever see in one comprehensive source. Let this book's wealth of guidance, insights, and suggestions inspire you! Dive into this book and watch your skills, output, and success blossom!
Book Synopsis How to Become a Film Composer by : Tom Harrison
Download or read book How to Become a Film Composer written by Tom Harrison and published by Centerstream Publications. This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Tom Harrison's book How to Become a Film Composer gives up-and-coming composers the inspiration, information and the tools necessary to succeed in today's music for media industry. Harrison has spent years working on the front line in Hollywood, where he has held key positions on music teams for some of the world's most successful television shows. His own music can be heard all over television on projects ranging from Dateline NBC and The Voice to NBC Golf tournaments, WWW Monday Night Raw and beyond. How to Become a Film Composer begins with breaking down how to approach music in a dramatic context and how to cultivate your own unique sound. Next, Harrison covers the technical computer skills needed to work in this digital era of music production and finally provides a thorough guide to building a successful career. Whether you are a young student or a seasoned musician, if you want to learn more about what it takes to become a film composer, this is the book for you.
Book Synopsis A Composer's Guide to Game Music by : Winifred Phillips
Download or read book A Composer's Guide to Game Music written by Winifred Phillips and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 creation of linear loops, music chunks for horizontal resequencing, and compositional fragments for use within a generative framework. In A Composer's Guide to Game Music, Winifred Phillips—herself an award-winning composer of video game music—provides a comprehensive, practical guide that leads an aspiring video game composer from acquiring the necessary creative skills to understanding the function of music in games to finding work in the field. Musicians and composers may be drawn to game music composition because the game industry is a multibillion-dollar, employment-generating economic powerhouse, but, Phillips writes, the most important qualification for a musician who wants to become a game music composer is a love of video games. Phillips offers detailed coverage of essential topics, including musicianship and composition experience; immersion; musical themes; music and game genres; workflow; working with a development team; linear music; interactive music, both rendered and generative; audio technology, from mixers and preamps to software; and running a business. A Composer's Guide to Game Music offers indispensable guidance for musicians and composers who want to deploy their creativity in a dynamic and growing industry, protect their musical identities while working in a highly technical field, and create great music within the constraints of a new medium.
Book Synopsis The Producer as Composer by : Virgil Moorefield
Download or read book The Producer as Composer written by Virgil Moorefield and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2010-02-26 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evolution of the record producer from organizer to auteur, from Phil Spector and George Martin to the rise of hip-hop and remixing. In the 1960s, rock and pop music recording questioned the convention that recordings should recreate the illusion of a concert hall setting. The Wall of Sound that Phil Spector built behind various artists and the intricate eclecticism of George Martin's recordings of the Beatles did not resemble live performances—in the Albert Hall or elsewhere—but instead created a new sonic world. The role of the record producer, writes Virgil Moorefield in The Producer as Composer, was evolving from that of organizer to auteur; band members became actors in what Frank Zappa called a "movie for your ears." In rock and pop, in the absence of a notated score, the recorded version of a song—created by the producer in collaboration with the musicians—became the definitive version. Moorefield, a musician and producer himself, traces this evolution with detailed discussions of works by producers and producer-musicians including Spector and Martin, Brian Eno, Bill Laswell, Trent Reznor, Quincy Jones, and the Chemical Brothers. Underlying the transformation, Moorefield writes, is technological development: new techniques—tape editing, overdubbing, compression—and, in the last ten years, inexpensive digital recording equipment that allows artists to become their own producers. What began when rock and pop producers reinvented themselves in the 1960s has continued; Moorefield describes the importance of disco, hip-hop, remixing, and other forms of electronic music production in shaping the sound of contemporary pop. He discusses the making of Pet Sounds and the production of tracks by Public Enemy with equal discernment, drawing on his own years of studio experience. Much has been written about rock and pop in the last 35 years, but hardly any of it deals with what is actually heard in a given pop song. The Producer as Composer tries to unravel the mystery of good pop: why does it sound the way it does?
Download or read book Sebastian written by Jeanette Winter and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how Johann Sebastian Bach survived the sorrows of his childhood and composed the music the world has come to love.
Book Synopsis Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers by : Patrick Kavanaugh
Download or read book Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers written by Patrick Kavanaugh and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1996 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compelling and inspiring look at spiritual beliefs that influenced some of the world's greatest composers, now revised and expanded with eight additional composers.
Book Synopsis Structural Functions of Harmony by : Arnold Schoenberg
Download or read book Structural Functions of Harmony written by Arnold Schoenberg and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1969 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is Schoenberg's last completed theoretical work and represents his final thoughts on the subject of classical and romantic harmony. The earlier chapters recapitulate in condensed form the principles laid down in his 'Theory of Harmony'; the later chapters break entirely new ground, for they analyze the system of key relationships within the structure of whole movements and affirm the principle of 'monotonality, ' showing how all modulations within a movement are merely deviations from, and not negations of, its main tonality.
Book Synopsis Musical Experience of Composer, Performer, Listener by : Roger Sessions
Download or read book Musical Experience of Composer, Performer, Listener written by Roger Sessions and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-08 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of America's foremost contemporary composers, professor of music at the University of California, Roger Sessions here discusses the musical experience of the composer, the performer, the listener. He believes this experience to be shared, on in which all three participants play vital roles, and in this book he speaks especially to the listener. Mr. Sessions finds that the artist-public relationships has been shifted to that of producer and consumer in big business. But his reply to his own question about a threat to the future of music is both a challenge and an expression of hope. A fascinating little book that will be read with pleasure by people at all levels of musical education. Originally published in 1950. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Book Synopsis Family-First Composer by : Steven Melin
Download or read book Family-First Composer written by Steven Melin and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You don't have to grind 24/7 to be a successful screen music composer, but you do have to be intentional with your time. I'm proud that Steven Melin has fought for this balance at an early age, and he'll show you how you can too. I'm excited for how Family-First Composer will equip you to live the most fulfilling life possible."-Adam Gubman (Composer of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Producer of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman, & Songwriter at Disney Parks Worldwide)This book is written for you, hard-working parent who works at a corporate American job to pay the bills. You long to support your family composing music for film, TV, & video games.You get no joy or fulfillment from your work...this is a safe, "real" job. You complain to your spouse every night about how you long for the day when you can support your family composing music for film, TV, & video games...You look forward to the weekends when you can spend time with your family, but you're usually so exhausted from the work week that this time frustratingly must be used to rest and prepare for the upcoming work week. You have little time for friendships or dates with your spouse due to stress at work and general unhappiness. To escape, you love watching TV shows and playing video games, but you rarely find time to enjoy these. You want to help around the house more and attend your kids' events, but you never have time or energy to spare. You love to read, but have a hard time believing that his situation will ever really change...You hate the trajectory of your life. Aside from your family, it's empty. Hollow. You were created to do more with your life. You want the chance to show your family - and the world - that you can support them doing what you love. You just need a guide: someone who has been in your shoes and knows the steps to take to be where you want to be...This book is written for you, a screen music composer seeking to escape the 9-5 grind of corporate America and build a sustainable and growing music business that fully supports your family. If you read and apply the teachings found in this step-by-step guide, you will: Enjoy freedom from your day job Immediately earn income from your music Free your time to focus more on your family Experience fulfillment supporting your family Do what you love Work from home Remove the stress of inconsistent paychecks Feel secure in your finances Live peacefully Open your options for a better lifestyle Embrace autonomy in your life to do what you want, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, at the price you want, at the terms you want! Buy Family-First Composer today and Support Your Family Composing Music for Film, TV, & Video Games!
Book Synopsis Music on Demand by : Robert R. Faulkner
Download or read book Music on Demand written by Robert R. Faulkner and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Guerrilla Film Scoring by : Jeremy Borum
Download or read book Guerrilla Film Scoring written by Jeremy Borum and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-09 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the movie and music industries have changed, film scoring has become an overwhelmingly independent process. Film composers have more responsibilities than ever before, and they must fulfill them with smaller budgets and shorter schedules. As a result, composers are increasingly becoming armies of one. In Guerrilla Film Scoring: Practical Advice from Hollywood Composers,Jeremy Borum provides valuable guidance on how to make a good film score both quickly and inexpensively. This handbook encompasses the entire film scoring process including education, preparation, writing and recording a score, editing, mixing and mastering, finding work, career development, and sample contracts. Offering strategic tools and techniques, this insider’s guide draws on the expertise from a number of prominent composers in movies, television, and video gaming, including Stewart Copeland, Bruce Broughton, and Jack Wall. A straightforward do-it-yourself manual, this book will help composers at all levels create the best-sounding scores quickly and cost effectively—without jeopardizing their art. With access to rare and extremely useful input from the best in the business, Guerrilla Film Scoring will benefit not only students but also professionals looking to update their game.
Book Synopsis Harmony and Voice Leading by : Edward Aldwell
Download or read book Harmony and Voice Leading written by Edward Aldwell and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harmony and voice leading is a textbook in two volumes dealing with tonal organization in the music of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Book Synopsis So, You Want to Become a Media Composer? by : Adonis Aletras
Download or read book So, You Want to Become a Media Composer? written by Adonis Aletras and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'So You Want To Become a Media Composer?', Adonis Aletras provides all the necessary insight for beginners and professionals alike in a very unique way: by interviewing 65 of the BEST composers, performers and industry executives who are currently successful in their respective fields (more than 300 questions and answers). Offering their 'in the trenches' perspective through 5 custom questions, the interviewees (including John Debney, Jeff Beal, Bruce Broughton, Deborah Lurie, Steve Vai, Richard Kraft, Dawn Soler and dozens of esteemed others) provide answers that shed light into: film-TV scoring, composing for media, getting jobs, the business, academia, career, success/pitfalls, the industry, etc. No stone is left unturned in this one of a kind publication making it a must for anyone interested in pursuing a career in media composition.Presented in a clear and easy to navigate format, this book will be useful to aspiring composers, students and professionals who want to get an insider's view of how the best of the best handle their careers towards a path of success.
Book Synopsis Film and Television Composer's Resource Guide by : Mark Northam
Download or read book Film and Television Composer's Resource Guide written by Mark Northam and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1998 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many musicians are finding a new market for their music scoring for films and television. This comprehensive resource guide provides all the practical tools and information needed about how to organize and run a film and television music business. Section I contains helpful marketing materials, such as sample letters, brochures, postcards, resumes, and product packaging. Section II provides forms, documents and examples for the management, production, recording and delivery of music for projects. Section III features frequently used sample contracts and agreements, and Section IV lists other composer resources, such as a glossary of terms and abbreviations, info on performing rights organizations, attorneys and agents, listings of different markets to tap, internet resources, and much more. Essential for any musician interested in a career in film and television music.
Book Synopsis Music Composition For Dummies by : Scott Jarrett
Download or read book Music Composition For Dummies written by Scott Jarrett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to turn that haunting tune in your head into an awesome sound in your ear? You can! Music Composition For Dummies demystifies the process of composing music and writing songs. It guides you through every step of writing your own music, from choosing the right rhythm and tempo to creating melodies and chord progressions and working with instruments and voices. In this fun and practical guide, you’ll learn how to match keys and chords to the mood you want to convey, work a form without limiting your creativity, and hammer out a musical idea, even when your mind is drawing a blank. You’ll find out how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, and even film, TV, and video game soundtracks. And, you’ll learn what you need to know about music composition software, including Finale, Sebelius, Pro Tools, and more. Discover how to: Preserve and organize your musical ideas Work with established chord progressions or create your own Develop great rhythms Select the right instruments Find melodies in your head, your instrument, and the world around you Use major and minor scales Work with modes and moods Build melodic motifs and phrases Use the circle of fifths to harmonize Write for multiple voices Make a demo recording Filled with creative exercises to build your composing skills, Music Composition for Dummies is the resource you need to get that melody out of your head and into the world.
Book Synopsis Essential Dictionary of Orchestration by : Dave Black
Download or read book Essential Dictionary of Orchestration written by Dave Black and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, an orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this thoroughly comprehensive dictionary full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, the Essential Dictionary of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips and much more!
