Composing Music

Aimed at those who have some knowledge of music but not formal training in composition, this concise introduction to composing starts right in with a brief composition exercise, then proceeds step by step through a series of increasingly complex and challenging problems, gradually expanding the student's musical grammar. "This is a wonderful book for anyone who is developing improvising skills or who would like a fun way to explore music."--Jim Stockford, Co-Evolution Quarterly

Preface General Rules for the Exercises 1. The Cell, the Row, and Some Scales 2. Harmony 3. Transformation 4. The Small Theme and the Large Theme 5. More Scales and the 12-tone Row 6. Isomelody and Isorhythm, Combined 7. Ostinato 8. Accompaniment Procedures 9. Harmony (II) 10. Counterpoint 11. Organum 12. Imitation: a Useful Game 13. Words and Music 14. Picture Music 15. Popular Music as a Source 16. Minimalism Appendix A: Instrument Ranges Appendix B: Musical Symbols Appendix C: Bibliography Index