Introduction | |
Basics and Rhythm. | |
Thinking Like a Composer | |
Tools of the Trade | |
Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen | |
Rhythm and Mood | |
Melody and Development. | |
Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them | |
Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies | |
Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases | |
Developing Your Melodies | |
Harmony and Structure. | |
Harmonizing with Melodies | |
Composing with Chords | |
Composing from the Void | |
Beginnings, Middles, and Endings | |
Musical Forms | |
Orchestration and Arrangement. | |
Composing for the Standard Orchestra | |
Composing for the Nonstandard Orchestra | |
Composing for Multiple Voices | |
Composing Commercial Music and Songs | |
Composing Electronic Music | |
Composing for Other Musicians | |
The Part of Tens. | |
Ten Composers You Should Know About | |
Nine Career Opportunities for Composers | |
Ten Recommended Books for Composers | |
Ten Periods of Music History to Explore | |
Modes and Chords Reference. | |
Glossary. | |
Index. | |
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