Musical Composition: Craft and Art
- ISBN-10
- 0300235666
- ISBN-13
- 9780300235661
- Series
- Musical Composition
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-06-19
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Author
- Alan Belkin
Description
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.
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