What are the best books on music composition for beginners?
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Some excellent books for beginners in music composition include: 1. "Fundamentals of Musical Composition" by Arnold Schoenberg 2. "The Study of Orchestration" by Samuel Adler 3. "Tonal Harmony" by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne 4. "Harmony and Voice Leading" by Edward Aldwell and Carl Schachter 5....
read more Some excellent books for beginners in music composition include: 1. "Fundamentals of Musical Composition" by Arnold Schoenberg 2. "The Study of Orchestration" by Samuel Adler 3. "Tonal Harmony" by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne 4. "Harmony and Voice Leading" by Edward Aldwell and Carl Schachter 5. "Writing Music for Hit Songs" by Jai Josefs 6. "Composition for Computer Musicians" by Michael Hewitt These books cover various aspects of music composition, from basic principles to more advanced techniques, and cater to different interests and skill levels. read less
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The Fundamentals of Musical Composition. This books really started me on the right path to understanding composition.
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Fundamentals of Musical Composition Music Theory and Composition: A Practical Approach Study of Counterpoint: From Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Theory For Dummies Analyzing Classical Form: An Approach for the Classroom The Study of Orchestration Musical counterpoint ...
read more Fundamentals of Musical Composition Music Theory and Composition: A Practical Approach Study of Counterpoint: From Johann Joseph Fux's Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Theory For Dummies Analyzing Classical Form: An Approach for the Classroom The Study of Orchestration Musical counterpoint A practical guide to musical composition Behind Bars: The Definitive Guide To Music Notation GarageBand For Dummies Musical composition Structural functions of harmony Great Songwriting Techniques Music Composition for Film and Television The Art of songwriting Writing better lyrics Analytical Approaches To 20th Century Music read less
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I recommend "Composing Music" by William Russo.
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"Harmony and Theory: A Comprehensive Source for All Musicians" by Mark Levine The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis" by Jane Piper Clendinning
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