Musical Composition: Craft and Art

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer This essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of musica...

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Main Author: Belkin, Alan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Haven, CT Yale University Press [2018]
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Online Access:UBR01
Summary:An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer This essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of musical styles, from concert pieces to film scores and video game music. The first of its kind to utilize a style-neutral approach, in addition to presenting the commonly known classical forms, this book offers invaluable general guidance on developing and connecting musical ideas, building to a climax, and other fundamental formal principles. It is designed for both classroom use and independent study
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 20. Sep 2019)
Physical Description:1 online resource 125 b-w illus
ISBN:9780300235661

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