Musicianship in the digital age / by Brent Edstrom.
| Author/creator | Edstrom, Brent |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston, MA : Thomson Course Technology, ©2006. |
| Description | xii, 524 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm + 1 audio disc (64 min. : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. Technology. Computers and software. Categories of music software -- Components of a computer -- Troubleshooting and system optimization -- The great debate: choosing an operating system -- Setting up a project studio. Mixer/console -- Patch bay -- Reference monitors -- Headphones -- Audio interface -- MIDI interface -- Keyboard -- Sound module -- Outboard gear -- Microphones -- Direct box -- Computer -- Power conditioning -- Synchronization -- Making connections -- Connecting the components of a studio -- Putting it all together -- Summary -- Introduction to MIDI. What is MIDI? -- Performance data -- The MIDI network -- Local on/off -- Channels and tracks -- MIDI math -- MIDI structures and messages -- General MIDI -- Case studies: using MIDI as a creative tool -- MIDI Manufacturers Association -- Sequencing concepts. Choosing a sequencer -- Configuring patch names -- Using virtual synthesizers with ReWire -- Troubleshooting -- Getting started -- Manipulating MIDI data -- Using and editing controller data -- Real-time MIDI effects -- Editing views -- Workflow -- Digital recording concepts. Anatomy of a digital sample -- Data compression -- Digital audio recording -- Signal processing -- The mixing process -- Digital audio editing -- Mixing tips -- Summary -- Music synthesis. A brief history of synthesizers -- Components of a synthesizer -- Control voltage and signal flow -- Other tidbits -- Case study: navigating around a synthesizer -- Creating sounds from scratch -- Digital synthesis -- Synthesis methods -- Sound design tips and practice techniques -- Loop-based production. Overview -- Software tools for loop-based production -- Creating music with ACID Pro -- Creating music with GarageBand -- Rolling your own loops -- Summary -- Music notation. Picking the right tool -- Music notation concepts -- Data entry -- Enhancing workflow -- Case studies -- Part II. Musicianship. Practical music theory. How theory can be helpful -- Chords -- Chord groups -- Vertical structures -- Creating convincing voicings -- Melody -- Form -- Using forms -- Summary -- Chord and scale relationships. Using scales -- Modes -- Chord and scale relationships -- Major scale tips -- Other scales -- Using chord-scale relationships -- Examples -- Summary -- The linear process. Brief history of the linear process -- Harmonic implications of a melody -- Bass lines -- Case study -- Imitation -- The additive formal process -- A linear approach to harmony: connecting chords -- Summary -- Sequencing bass and drum grooves. Traditional drum sequencing -- Nontraditional drum sequencing -- Sequencing bass tracks -- Creating grooves: anatomy of styles -- Summary -- Contemporary keyboard techniques. Function of a keyboard -- Chord voicing -- How to practice chord voicing -- Rhythmic concepts -- Scale-tone concepts -- Keyboard styles -- Summary -- Music composition. The role of theory in the composition process -- How to practice music composition -- Descriptive composition -- Tonal concepts -- The relationship between melody and harmony -- Composing a progression of chords -- Other approaches to tonality and composition -- The big picture -- Composition "starters" and practice etudes -- Real-world arranging. The fine line between inventiveness and chaos -- Using theory in the arranging process -- Getting from point a to point b -- Voice leading -- Voicing techniques: two to five parts -- Nonharmonic tone solutions -- Chord substitutions -- Stylizing a melody -- Striving for consistency -- Considerations of form -- Creating interest -- Arranging versus composing: making a statement as an arranger -- Conclusion -- Electronic orchestration. Are synthesizers a suitable substitute for acoustic instruments? -- Other resources -- Background -- Selecting sounds -- Orchestral choirs -- Using continuous controllers -- Emulating wind and brass instruments -- Strings -- Percussion -- Miscellaneous -- Putting it all together -- Sequencing orchestral parts -- Preplanning -- "Snapshots" -- Part III. Projects and scores. Anatomy of styles: recordings and scores. Thriller scene -- Hip hop for Monk -- Lullaby for Emily -- Caliente -- I saw you there -- Funky zone -- Homeward -- Techno toys 2 -- Emerald city -- Piano stomp -- Seascape -- It was a dark and stormy night -- Remix -- Soundscape -- You are my rock -- Romance & scherzo -- The musicians. The scores ; Thriller scene ; Hip hop for Monk ; Lullaby for Emily ; Caliente ; I saw you there ; Funky zone ; Homeward ; Techno toys 2 ; Emerald city ; Piano stomp ; Seascape ; It was a dark and stormy night ; Soundscape ; You are my rock ; Romance ; Scherzo. |
| Abstract | Unlike many other books on the market, this book effectively combines music technology with musicianship. The book provides technical instruction on topics such a sequencing, synthesis, loop-based tools, and editing, with insights on how to actually use that technology to sequence and record original compositions. Organized into three parts, the first two parts cover the technological and theoretical aspects of music production while the third part ties together all of the skills learned by presenting fifteen demonstration scores and recordings with a detailed description of the entire production process. Each chapter also features helpful tips and suggested activities that, along with the companion CD, help solidify the skills learned. Readers will learn many musical concepts that will enhance the creative process and foster a versatile approach to sequencing and composition. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER Music CD-9150. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 504-506) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005931909 |
| ISBN | 1592009832 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-9150 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML74 .E38 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |