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Sound Foundations
James Rae & Mike Cornick
Explore sample pages of SOUND FOUNDATIONS at www.universaledition.com/soundfoundations
SOUND FOUNDATIONS
A source of reference and a guide for aspiring composers
James Rae & Mike Cornick have, together, produced a practical and informative resource to meet the needs of developing composers. Both are well-established music educationalists and composers with a combined wealth of teaching experience.
SOUND FOUNDATIONS includes:
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The fundamentals of music theory, including time- and key-signatures, scales and a section to get you started in understanding harmony
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Explanation of the basics as well as many of the finer points of musical notation and the applications of music software
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A CD with over 100 recorded examples directly related to the text as well as two play-along tracks for jazz improvisation
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Specific tips on writing for the voice and the piano as well as a thorough survey of virtually every other instrument, including ranges and characteristics
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The meaning of foreign musical terms
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Adding dynamics, articulation and other essentials to your score
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More than 150 suggestions for further listening in a wide range of genres
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An extensive glossary of technical terms
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A range of inspiring compositional assignments