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Before You Write a Note: Making Better Music Through the Precomposition Process
You have a great musical idea, but will it become a finished piece? What if you could dramatically increase your chances of completion by planning effectively before writing your first note?In this book, Dr. Allen explores his techniques for the secret weapon composers use to craft compelling, cohesive music efficiently. Whether you're writing a string quartet, producing electronic dance music, or anything in between, learn to structure your ideas, find inspiration systematically, and navigate technical decisions with confidence.
Stop abandoning half-finished projects – discover how precomposition can make you a more productive and confident music creator.
"Before You Write A Making Better Music Through The Precomposition Process" offers an insightful dive into the often-overlooked art of precomposition. While the craft of composition is replete with a wealth of texts and materials on subjects such as harmony, counterpoint, arranging, and orchestration, this book poses a deeper, essential, and fundamental before pen hits paper, what do you hear, and how will you use the tools at your disposal to create? With clarity and precision, Allen demystifies the planning stages of composition, what he calls “the plan of a plan.” Packed with no-nonsense practical advice, this book equips composers with the tools to navigate the creative process, from the spark of an idea to the final notes and sounds in a new work. It is essential reading for any music creator striving to turn inspiration into reality and an invaluable addition to any composer’s library.
Stop abandoning half-finished projects – discover how precomposition can make you a more productive and confident music creator.
"Before You Write A Making Better Music Through The Precomposition Process" offers an insightful dive into the often-overlooked art of precomposition. While the craft of composition is replete with a wealth of texts and materials on subjects such as harmony, counterpoint, arranging, and orchestration, this book poses a deeper, essential, and fundamental before pen hits paper, what do you hear, and how will you use the tools at your disposal to create? With clarity and precision, Allen demystifies the planning stages of composition, what he calls “the plan of a plan.” Packed with no-nonsense practical advice, this book equips composers with the tools to navigate the creative process, from the spark of an idea to the final notes and sounds in a new work. It is essential reading for any music creator striving to turn inspiration into reality and an invaluable addition to any composer’s library.
68 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2024
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