{"product_id":"music-theory-for-computer-musicians-second-edition-9781919387901","title":"Music Theory for Computer Musicians: Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a beginner to music production or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on your music theory knowledge, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany electronic music producers, DJs, or gigging musicians know their tools, yet they struggle with the language of music itself. The second edition of the world-renowned \u003cem\u003eMusic Theory for Computer Musicians\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive guide to learning how music truly works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book translates music theory into your music production workflow by making it simple, accessible, and relevant. Whether you use \u003cstrong\u003eAbleton Live, Logic Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e, or any other DAW, author Dr Michael Hewitt connects core concepts directly to the piano roll through screenshots and practical exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction basics: \u003c\/strong\u003e Build your fundamental understanding of sound, noise, and tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMIDI sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Learn how to use the MIDI environment, using editing, quantisation, velocity, and automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhythmic design: \u003c\/strong\u003e Discover the origins of common drum sounds, and harness the power of metre to program complex, fascinating percussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe language of melody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Construct better melodies using your new knowledge of pitch classes, scales, clefs, and intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic structure: \u003c\/strong\u003e Create memorable music using advanced chord structures, modulation, and the Circle of Fifths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelodic depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e Go beyond the basics with the seven diatonic modes, pentatonic leads, complex harmony, arpeggiation, and microtuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the very first chapter, this accessible, yet comprehensive book will help you unlock the secrets of better music production!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stereo Output Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078219395346,"sku":"9781919387901","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_94886292-0571-4206-bad3-7bee62396ab5.jpg?v=1772536631","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/music-theory-for-computer-musicians-second-edition-9781919387901","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}