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 musical styles, from concert pieces to film scores and video game music. The first of its kind to utilize a style-neutral approach, alongside commonly known classical forms, this book offers invaluable instruction 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.

About the author

Alan Belkin taught musical composition at the University of Montreal for more than three decades. Thousands of students from around the world have used his free online music textbooks at www.alanbelkinmusic.com. His music has been performed in Canada, the United States, Japan, and Europe.

Summary

An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composer

Product details

• Authors: Alan Belkin
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780300218992
• ISBN: 978-0-300-21899-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Instrument lessons; MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Composition, Techniques Of Music / Music Tutorials, Theory of music and musicology