Music Composition For Dummies

Don’t panic, compose yourself

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 the craft of writing music. You’ll discover how to 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!

Inside…

• Basics of songwriting
• Music composition tools
• All about harmony and melody
• Composing for TV and films
• Orchestration and arrangement
• AI-assisted composition
• Career opportunities
• Modes and chord reference