Pump up your tunes with beats, lyrics, and harmonies This book and
a computer -- all you need to start composing your own digital
music Want to write your own digital music? This friendly guide
explains the basics of composing great tunes with the hottest
digital tools. You'll see how to work with the latest hardware
and software, build your first tune and saveit in different
formats, and add instruments to your score. With the included
templates, you'll be making music in no time! Discover how to:
* Write and arrange digital music * Determine what -- if any --
equipment you need * Compose your ownringtones and MP3s * Compose
with the MIDI controller * Publish your creations on the Internet
Composing Digital Music For Dummies simplifies the process of
composing music and allows the reader to develop insight into how
music is written and arranged. It also aids readers in mastering
the fundamentalsof composition and helps them publish their
creations via the internet.The Companion CD contains a demo version
of the fastest-growing and most accessible digital composition
software, templates to get the reader started, and audio tracks for
all musical examples.
Russell Dean Vines is President of the RDVGroup, a NYC-based security consulting services firm, and has been involved in computer security for nearly twenty years. He is a frequent speaker on security methodology, wireless security, and best practices in the information industry, and is also an instructor for the CISSP CBK review seminars. He has helped design and build the security architecture for tune 1000 Companies worldwide. He is a CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, MCNE, and a National Security Agency/IAM professional. Mr. Vines is also an accomplished jazz composer, performer, and educator.
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Introduction
Part l: So You Want to Compose Digital Music
Chapter 1: Introducing Digital Music
Chapter 2: The Digital Music Revolution
Chapter 3: Music Notation Basics
Part II: Gearing Up
Chapter 4: Digital Composing Hardware
Chapter 5: Getting Cool Gear
Chapter 6: The World of Music Software
Part III: The Basics: Building Your First Tune
Chapter 7: Instant Music: Using the Templates
Chapter 8: To Live and Burn in L.A.: Output 101
Chapter 9: Sharing the Love: Internet Publishing
Part IV: Getting Fancy: Building Your Tune from Scratch
Chapter 10: What's the Score? Creating Your Score Paper
Chapter 11: No-Frills Notes: Basic Note Entry
Chapter 12: Composing with Your Instrument
Chapter 13: Keep the Beat: Adding the Drum Part
Part V: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Composing Tips and Tricks
Chapter 14: Spice Is Nice: Marking Up Your Score
Chapter 15: You're a Real Composer Now
Chapter 16: Fine-Tuning the Mix: Playback Options
Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Digital Music Terms You Should Know
