Music Theory Books

Ein Hand- und Lehrbuch in 13 Teilen

The definitive study of arranging by America's premiere composer, arranger and conductor. A 'must' for every musician interested in a greater understanding of arranging. Includes chapters on instrumen...

This text is a complete examination of all aspects of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides students with a logical, progress...

Arrangieren für Bass und Schlagzeug, Jazz-Harmonik, freie Improvisation, Tonreihen, Vocal Effects u.v.m. Discusses trends in jazz, pop, and 'modern classical' techniques as well as new scales, chords,...

Designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of songwriting, GRAMMY(R) Award-winning writer and producer Tom Hambridge guides you through the process, from inspiration and structure to lyrics...

What makes a melody memorable? Why do some pieces seem to unfold perfectly, as if by design? The Composer’s Toolkit uncovers the building blocks, or schemata, that shaped the music of Bach, Haydn, Moz...

The beginner's guide to writing a hit song. Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what you love about some songs but hate about others? Whether you start with lyrics, tune, chords or rhyth...

When you think of jazz composers, who comes to mind? Jelly Roll Morton, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Bob Brookmeyer. This book is about what they (and many others)...

...Something Borrowed, Something Blue is a broad survey of the wider principles of harmony, form, adaptation, and developmental technique underlying jazz composition in its various instrumental format...

The goal of this book is to show the student the means to develop latent creative abilities by offering the unfettered environment of the chromatic-modal system and free asymmetric form. The freedom o...

The goal of Volume 2 of 'Modal Jazz Composition & Harmony' is to continue the dissemination of information that presents a path of study for the aspiring jazz composer. Where Volume 1 of the book emph...

Jahrhunderte lang war es eine Selbstverständlichkeit, dass musikalisch talentierte Jugendliche komponieren lernten. Heute wird dieser Unterricht in die Hochschulen verdrängt und so zukünftigen Komponi...

Egal, wo sich die Wissbegierigen aufhalten, ob an der Hochschule oder auf der Parkbank, dieses Buch führt überall fundiert in das vermeintlich so vertrackte Gebiet ein. Nachdem Thomas Krämer schon zu...

Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. Following the successful formula of The Composer's Handbook, The Pop Composer's Handbook is a step-by-s...

Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. Following the successful formula of The Composer's Handbook, this second volume is a step-by-step guide...

This is a great how-to book for all songwriters. Russ has carefully presented step-by-step directions and guidelines for putting creative musical ideas on paper. The material is presented in a workboo...

This examination of melody includes a detailed survey of psychological, technical and structural considerations. A detailed discussion of song form elements (motifs, variations, phrases, cadences) inc...

In this examination of serial writing for the contemporary composer, Delamont explains the basics of a 12-tone row, then follows with practical techniques used in the melodic, contrapuntal and harmoni...

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Musikalische Beispiele, Lehrgang und Glossar

This informative and stimulating new volume with CD on the art and craft of composing will be welcomed by anyone who is learning to compose and is especially suitable for those taking secondary school...

This incredible book by one of the world's foremost authorities on conducting contains no conducting patterns, and no advice on how to conduct any piece. Instead, it focuses on the skills, knowledge a...

Now includes the most up-to-date information available for jazz educators. New charts, lists and bibliographies have been included as well as a complete chapter on Computers, Technology and Jazz Educa...