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Music
Theory Books
“Is
it theoretically possible to not know theory and still write music?”
The answer is yes. However, you would need an arranger or composer
close at hand, available to transcribe all of your inner thoughts
and melodies. Oh ya, you would also need something else… money.
A ready and able composer requires money for their time.
Serious
composers usually take pride in being able to write their own music.
If you’re game, then you’ll need resources and references,
an indispensable part of a composer’s library.
Basic
theory knowledge is a pre-requisite for composing and notating effective
compositions. Advanced theory and orchestration are also important
tools for writing with more complexity and in different genres.
Here
is a list of resources useful for both budding composers and experienced
composers in need of resource reference books.
Standard
and Jazz Theory Books
Elementary
Rudiments of Music
The
Jazz Theory Book
Orchestration
Books
Orchestration
(Music Book Index)
Arranging
Music for the Real World: Classical and Commercial Aspects (Book
& CD set)
Acoustic
and MIDI Orchestration for the Contemporary Composer
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