Arranging Music for the Real World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786687626)

This book is written from a composer's point of view and is intended to be a reference book for the analysis of arranging techniques. Its aim is to helpcomposers and arrangers improve their compositional skills as well as theirunderstanding of various musical styles. Through a study and analysis of the scores and styles of the master composers, the author gives a broad view of the music of both the past and of the present. This allows the musician to navigate within the contemporary music scene with an essential awareness of andappreciation for all genres of music. The skills and concepts taught in this book will help the aspiring arranger harmonize melodies and write counter-melodies quickly and efficiently utilizing various combinations of instruments and voices, whether for pops orchestra, television, or recordings, according to the demands of modern commercial music. Includes access to online audio.

Author: Vince Corozine
ISBN-10: 0786687622
ISBN-13: 9780786687626
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 08/31/2015
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.60d