Hearing and Writing Music

Combines the principles of music theory, composition, orchestration and transcription into a coordinated system of integrated techniques. A complete step-by-step course to develop the musician's ability to hear and notate any style of music. Prepares the musician for the working world of music: the professions of composing, arranging, orchestrating, music preparation and performance. This book provides all the tools for a successful life in music and is designed as a self-training manual as well as a classroom text. An extensive reference section has many resources with various music professions, organizations, books, websites, instruments, computer applications and study plans.

Author Ron Gorow has been in the music business in Hollywood for over 35 years, working in film, tv, records, live acts and publishing.