Musicianship in the Digital Age

by Edstrom,Brent

• ISBN13: 9781592009831
• ISBN10: 1592009832
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-15
• Publisher: Artistpro

Summary

Unlike many other books on the market, "Musicianship in the Digital Age" effectively combines music technology with musicianship. The book provides technical instruction on topics such a sequencing, synthesis, loop-based tools, and editing, with insights on how to actually use that technology to sequence and record original compositions. Organized into three parts, the first two parts cover the technological and theoretical aspects of music production while the third part ties together all of the skills learned by presenting fifteen demonstration scores and recordings with a detailed description of the entire production process. Each chapter also features helpful tips and suggested activities that, along with the companion CD, help solidify the skills learned. This book teaches many musical concepts that will enhance the creative process and foster a versatile approach to sequencing and composition.

Table of Contents

Technology

Computers

Introduction to MIDI

Sequencing Concepts

Synthesis

Introduction to Digital Audio

Loop-based Production

Notation

Troubleshooting and System Optimization

Musicianship

Practical Music Theory

Sequencing Bass and Drums

Chord and Scale Relationships

The Linear Process

Contemporary Keyboard Techniques

Music Composition

Real-World Arranging

Electronic Orchestration

Putting it All Together

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