Create the next big pop hit, bang out a catchy jingle, or write an iconic film score, with music composition skills

Today's composers create music for television, film, commercials, and even video games. Music Composition For Dummies brings you up to speed with the theory and technicality of composing music. With easy-to-understand content that tracks to a typical music composition intro course, this book will teach you how to use music theory to write music in a variety of forms. You'll discover the latest tech tools for composers, including composing software and online streaming services where you can publish your musical creations. And you'll get a rundown on the world of intellectual property, so you can collab and remix fairly, while retaining all the rights to your own creations.

• Get a clear introduction to music theory and songwriting concepts
• Learn about composition best practices for movies, TV, video games, and beyond
• Explore sample music to help you understand both artistic and commercial composition
• Launch into the latest technologies to mix and share your creations

Great for music students and aspiring artists, Music Composition For Dummies, is an easy-to-read guide to writing and producing all kinds of tunes.

Don't panic, compose yourself

Music is powerful. It can change moods, tell stories, and it can even become a lucrative career. Music Composition For Dummies introduces you to the art and the craft of writing music. You'll discover how to to arrange notes into chords, chords into melodies, and melodies into songs. Then, turn those songs into compositions fit for orchestras, rock bands, choirs, electronic producers, or anyone else who wants to make music. This beginner-friendly guide even shows you how to sell your compositions online. Let's go, Mozart!

Inside?

• Basics of songwriting
• Music composition tools
• All about harmony and melody
• Composing for TV and films
• Orchestration and arrangement
• AI-assisted composition
• Career opportunities
• Modes and chord reference