Music & Composition - Theory and Creative Techniques for Weaving Beautiful Sound
By systematically learning from music theory basics to composition techniques, you can acquire the ability to create your own music.
Into the World of Music Creation
Music is one of humanity's oldest art forms, holding the power to express emotions and move people's hearts. However, to create beautiful music, theoretical knowledge plays an important role alongside sensitivity.
By learning music theory, you can understand why certain chord combinations sound pleasant and how melodies become memorable. This knowledge contributes greatly to both improving instrument performance and creating original songs.
Benefits Music Theory Brings
- Understanding song structure enriches performance expression
- Improvisation and arrangement options expand
- You can turn your ideas into sheet music or DAW projects
- You gain a common language with other musicians
Recommended Books
We've carefully selected books for learning music theory and composition. Learning appropriate for each stage from beginners to experienced musicians is possible.
Music Theory and Practice
A standard music theory book that covers all the fundamental knowledge necessary for anyone learning music. You can reliably master theories of notes, intervals, scales, and chords through abundant musical examples and practice problems. It is a highly reliable book that serves a wide range of purposes from music university entrance exams to hobby learning.
- All music learning begins with an accurate understanding of music theory
- Knowing theory improves both the ability to read and write musical scores
- Solving practice problems helps knowledge stick and develops applied skills
- It forms the foundation for all musical activities regardless of genre
A classic book for systematically learning music fundamentals, the foundation of music theory. It covers all the foundational knowledge for music study including intervals, scales, and chords. Includes a workbook, allowing you to proceed while confirming understanding.
Easy-to-Understand Music Theory Textbook
An introductory book for learning the basics of music theory across genres. It is structured to understand principles common to classical, jazz, rock, and pop music while listening to CD audio sources. Music theory, which tends to be difficult, can be reliably learned by connecting it with actual sounds.
- Musical principles are common across genres
- Theory becomes tangible understanding when learned while listening
- Knowing how chord progressions work expands composition and arrangement possibilities
- Fundamentals of counterpoint and harmony are also explained in plain language
よくわかる音楽理論の教科書 【CDつき】 (ゼロからすぐに身につく本)
秋山 公良 / ヤマハミュージックエンタテイメントホールディングス / 2014-07-22
音楽のしくみが自然とわかる! ジャンルを超えて音楽の原理がわ...
An introductory book covering wide-ranging genres from classical to pop to jazz. You can learn while listening to actual sounds with the included CD, making it easy to connect theory and practice.
The Science of Composition: Theory and Laws for Creating Beautiful Music
A book that elucidates the creative act of composition from a scientific perspective. It explains the mechanism by which sound affects human emotions, incorporating insights from physics and cognitive psychology. By theoretically understanding why that chord sounds beautiful and why that melody stays in memory, it becomes possible to intentionally create moving compositions.
- There is scientific basis for why music moves the heart
- The beauty of harmony and melody is based on mathematical laws
- Knowing the principles of composition expands rather than limits creativity
- Music can be understood more deeply through both sensation and theory
作曲の科学 美しい音楽を生み出す「理論」と「法則」 (ブルーバックス 2111)
フランソワ・デュボワ, 井上 喜惟, 木村 彩 / 講談社 / 2019-09-19
曲作りは「五線譜上のサイエンス」だ! フランスで最も栄誉ある...
Unravels why music moves people's hearts from a scientific perspective. By understanding the principles of composition combining physics and psychology findings, you can create songs that intentionally produce emotion.
Complete Chord Theory
A specialized book for systematically and comprehensively learning chord theory. It explains in detail over 414 pages from basic diatonic chords to advanced tensions and modal interchange. When stuck in composition or arrangement, this book provides abundant options and ideas.
- Understanding the principles of chord progressions expands musical possibilities
- How to use tension notes dramatically changes the sound of compositions
- Abundant practical musical examples can be immediately applied to your own performance and composition
- Systematic learning based on the Berklee method is possible
A specialized book for those who want to deeply understand chord progressions. It explains from basic triads to complex tension chords with abundant practical examples. Ideal for those wanting to increase composition and arrangement options.
Summary
Music theory is not something that limits creativity but a tool that expands possibilities. By learning theory, you can accurately express melodies that come to mind and create more refined songs. Through these books, take your first step into the deep world of music.