Music-Instruction & Study-Composition

"Method of Instrumentation, How to Write for the Orchestra and Arrange an Orchestral or Band Score, VOLUME 2: Wood, Brass and Drums" is a comprehensive technical guide designed for composers, conductors, and students of musical arrangement. Written by the esteemed musicologist Edwin Evans, this...

Stop guessing. Start making the music you hear in your head. If you've used Suno and felt that flash of magic followed by ten frustrating attempts that sound nothing like what you imagined - this book was built for you. Suno Unlocked is the...

It is a funny, heartfelt, and nostalgic memoir by storyteller, singer-songwriter, and humorist Tom Potosnak.Blending humorous life lessons, storytelling with music, and reflections on growing up before smartphones and social media, this unique "sorta-biography" captures the laughter, struggles, and inspirations of everyday life. With...

Have you ever struggled to turn your musical ideas into complete, polished piano compositions? Do you want to confidently read, write, and create music without feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Piano Composer's Blueprint: From Notation Fluency to Creative Mastery is your all-in-one guide to mastering...

"I too have a dream", says V.S. Narasimhan, author of this book.Someday the sound of St. Thyagaraja's compositions should be heard in places like Carnegie Hall!It is my desire and vision that cello should become a prominent instrument of Carnatic music both as solo...

This practical guide to counterpoint provides clear explanations of the principles of both strict and free styles, as well as numerous examples and exercises to help readers master the art of composing in counterpoint. It is an indispensable resource for music students and composers.This...

The Etude magazine was established in 1883 by Theodore Presser with $250 saved from his income as a music teacher. The subsequent history of the magazine and the Theodore Presser Company is one of the great entrepreneurial success stories of American music. The Etude...

"New Musical Resources" is a foundational text in twentieth-century music theory and a manifesto of modernist composition. Written by the visionary American composer and pianist Henry Cowell, this work systematically explores the expanding boundaries of sound, rhythm, and harmony. Cowell presents a radical approach...

Musical instruments that "play themselves" have a long and storied history that reaches back thousands of years. While the twentieth century saw the phonograph and its descendants relegate these creations of the mechanical golden age to a veritable basement, the twenty-first century has seen...

The world doesn't make it easy to be a composer, all the more so if you're young and inexperienced. Unfortunately, all too often composers are sent out into the world armed with plenty of academic and artistic knowledge, but not much practical skill to...

Elementary Composition Exercises is a book written by Irene Hardy and published in 1890. The book is designed to help students improve their writing skills through a series of exercises that cover various aspects of composition. The exercises include topics such as sentence structure,...

What if the next hit song, cinematic soundtrack, or unforgettable melody you create is no longer limited by expensive studios, years of music theory, or complicated production tools?Artificial intelligence is changing the way music is imagined, produced, and shared. With the right knowledge, anyone...

Effective Warm Ups for Developing Jazz Ensembles is a practical and engaging resource designed to help jazz directors build stronger, more confident student ensembles. Drawing from years of classroom and rehearsal experience, Michael C. Palermo presents a collection of proven warm-up exercises that improve...

These 9 etudes focuss on two independent lines.Mastering two-part counterpoint is crucial for developing a deeper understanding of voice-leading, harmonic structure, and melodic independence. It lays the groundwork for more complex contrapuntal writing, such as three- and four-part counterpoint, fugues, and canonic textures.Author: Gilbert...

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"! Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 3, students write 56 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to...

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 1, students write 66 short songs through given sets of notes on the Piano which leads up to learning 5-finger...

10 Peaceful Compositions for the Renaissance Lute. Lyrical, poetic, serene, colourful short pieces..Intermediate level.Author: Gilbert IsbinISBN-13: 9798303049888Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2024Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d

The Way Musicians Think is not your typical music theory textbook. Written by artist, educator, and Rising Stars Music Institute founder Wesley Wren, this groundbreaking book teaches theory the way real artists actually use it: emotionally, instinctively, and creatively.Each of the 20 chapters is...

In The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, you'll discover how to tap into your creativity, find inspiration, and develop the key elements that make a song truly stand out. From writing compelling lyrics to creating unforgettable melodies and harmonizing effectively, this guide covers all the...

(Willis). 56 pages. Wide spacing. Easy-to-remove sheets. Includes reference pages on notation, notes and rests, major and minor scales, musical terms, and vocal ranges.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 1458405303ISBN-13: 9781458405302Publisher: Willis Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2005Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 11.71h x 8.81w x 0.41d

(Manuscript Paper). 48 loose leaf pages; 12 staves per page printed both sides; 8 1/2 x 11; punched to fit all ring binders; Music Notation Guide.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0881884979ISBN-13: 9780881884975Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1986Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.30w x...

(Manuscript Paper). Now the manuscript format of standard notation and TAB, the same format used in the highly successful Guitar Recorded Versions songbooks, is available for your compositions! 9 x 12 with chord frames on each page. Includes a special guitar articulation guide. Stitched...

"Helps to Fugue Writing: Based on Bach's 'Das Wohltemperierte Klavier'" is a comprehensive instructional manual designed to guide students and musicians through the intricate art of fugal composition. Written by A. Madeley Richardson with contributions from Rubin Goldmark, this work serves as both a...

"The Art of Counterpoint" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the principles of polyphonic musical composition. Written by the distinguished theorist C. H. Kitson, this work serves as an essential resource for students and scholars seeking to master the intricate balance of independent...

(Manuscript Paper). Designed expressly for beginning musicians, this 6-stave, 64-page spiral book is used extensively in elementary school music programs.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0825690730ISBN-13: 9780825690730Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1992Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 6.92h x 8.42w x 0.20d

Contemporary Orchestration: A Practical Guide to Instruments, Ensembles, and Musicians teaches students how to orchestrate for a wide variety of instruments, ensembles, and genres, while preparing them for various real-world professional settings ranging from the concert hall to the recording studio. Unlike most orchestration...

"Project Lessons in Orchestration" serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to the intricate art of scoring for the modern orchestra. Authored by Arthur E. Heacox, this work is structured as a series of progressive lessons designed to build a student's technical proficiency in...

Treasured Christmas Solos for the late beginner pianist is a quintessential Christmas book to play for enjoyment and piano performance! Each song was thoughtfully arranged with a little style for the late beginner. From traditional pieces to the jazzy Jingle Bells, piano players of...

Materials and Techniques of Post-Tonal Music, Fifth Edition provides the most comprehensive introduction to post-tonal music and its analysis available. Covering music from the end of the nineteenth century through the beginning of the twenty-first, it offers students a clear guide to understanding the...

Learn to create a powerful online presence that captures your audience by exposing them to the sights and sounds of your band or music project and allowing them to easily become paying fans. Web Marketing for the Music Business second edition includes updated basics...

"Beethoven's Sketches an Analysis of His Style Based on a Study of His Sketch-Books" offers an illuminating look into the compositional methods of one of history's greatest musical geniuses. Paul Mies conducts a meticulous investigation into the rough drafts and notebooks left behind by...

The Oxford Handbook of Orchestration Studies takes a new approach to the subject of orchestration, or the aspect of crafting a musical work that involves choosing and combining instruments and other sound sources to create combinations of tone colors (timbres). While most existing books...

A comprehensive introduction to film music, this book provides a concise and illuminating summary of the process of film scoring, as well as a succinct overview of the rich history of contemporary film music.Written in a non-technical style, this book begins by presenting a...

Challenging current music making approaches which have traditionally relied on the repetition of fixed forms when played, this book provides a new framework for musicians, composers, and producers wanting to explore working with music that can be represented by data and transformed by interactive...

You understand the basics of music theory. But how do you turn that knowledge 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,...

Contemporary British composers talk about their music, with the emphasis on the aesthetic sensibilities and psychological processes behind composing rather than technique. This book features interviews with leading and upcoming British composers who use the same raw materials but produce classical music that takes...

Anthony Minghella's 1996 film The English Patient won nine Academy Awards_, including one for Best Original Score. Though Gabriel Yared had previously composed scores for several films, including Betty Blue, Camille Claudel, and Vincent & Theo, his work on The English Patient launched him...

This collection of 40 original easy to early intermediate attractive duet guitar pieces was composed for classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all ages.The compositions are mostly written in the first and second position.All pieces are enjoyable and accessible with singable melodies, easy colorful chords...

Since 2013, Embleton has released a number of recordings of compositions, such as: 'Contemporary Works for Solo Flute', 'Contemporary Works for Solo Guitar' Volumes 1 & 2, 'Contemporary Works for Solo Lute', 'Fragments of a Lake', 'Journey in C-Minor', 'Late Night Sky', 'Music for...

Since 2013, Embleton has released a number of recordings of compositions, such as: 'Contemporary Works for Solo Flute', 'Contemporary Works for Solo Guitar' Volumes 1 & 2, 'Contemporary Works for Solo Lute', 'Fragments of a Lake', 'Journey in C-Minor', 'Late Night Sky', 'Music for...

Since 2013, Embleton has released a number of recordings of compositions, such as: 'Contemporary Works for Solo Flute', 'Contemporary Works for Solo Guitar' Volumes 1 & 2, 'Contemporary Works for Solo Lute', 'Fragments of a Lake', 'Journey in C-Minor', 'Late Night Sky', 'Music for...

Since 2013, Embleton has released a number of recordings of compositions, such as: 'Contemporary Works for Solo Flute', 'Contemporary Works for Solo Guitar' Volumes 1 & 2, 'Contemporary Works for Solo Lute', 'Fragments of a Lake', 'Journey in C-Minor', 'Late Night Sky', 'Music for...

Since 2013, Embleton has released a number of recordings of compositions, such as: 'Contemporary Works for Solo Flute', 'Contemporary Works for Solo Guitar' Volumes 1 & 2, 'Contemporary Works for Solo Lute', 'Fragments of a Lake', 'Journey in C-Minor', 'Late Night Sky', 'Music for...

Make Music Theory Simple - A Clear Guide to Grade 1 SuccessGrade 1 Music Theory Untangled Course is a fun, structured, and easy-to-follow workbook for beginners and students preparing for Grade 1 exams (AMEB, ABRSM, and more).Written by experienced educator Jane Stavrinoudis, this book...

Rejected, Canceled, Giving Up, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression. Discover WHY a musician shared a Grammy with John Legend and why an Australian on the brink of quitting impacted music teaching forever....

A really unique book of compositions for guitar, from a really unique composer. Very useful for concert performance.Author: Gilbert IsbinISBN-10: 1721501789ISBN-13: 9781721501786Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2018Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d

For more information, see http: //www.corpusmusicae.com/msd/msd_cc012.htmAuthor: Ludwig Finscher,Loyset CompèreISBN-10: 1595512500ISBN-13: 9781595512505Publisher: American Institute of MusicologyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1964Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.80w x 1.00d

While many teachers of music composition have influenced both the aesthetic and eventual success of their students, few have equaled the contributions of Arnold Schoenberg and Nadia Boulanger in the twentieth-century. A larger volume of a more comprehensive collection including all music composition teachers...

Proceedings of the International Conference of Composers attended by SCEG at the Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario in August 1960.Author: John BeckwithISBN-10: 1442651776ISBN-13: 9781442651777Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/1978Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.40d

Music's role in animating democracy--whether through protests and demonstrations, as a vehicle for political identity, or as a means of overcoming social divides--is well understood. Yet musicians have also been drawn to the potential of embodying democracy itself through musical processes and relationships. In...