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Compose and Arrange Original Music

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Built from the Wiley title of the same name — professionally edited, technically reviewed, and already relied on by people doing this work.

Source ISBN 9781394266425

How it was built

Sejal Learning Systems rebuilt the book as a course: objectives first, then short video, worked examples, and practice with real feedback. It runs on Coursera at your own pace, with a certificate on completion.

Compose and Arrange Original Music is a self-paced online course built from the Wiley title of the same name.

What this course covers

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Basics and Rhythm
  • Chapter 1: Thinking Like a Composer
  • Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade
  • Chapter 3: Musical Scrapbooks: Writing on Paper and Screen
  • Chapter 4: Rhythm and Mood
  • Part 2: Melody and Development
  • Chapter 5: Finding Melodies Where You Least Expect Them
  • Chapter 6: Scales and Modes, Moods and Melodies
  • Chapter 7: Building Melodies Using Motifs and Phrases
  • Chapter 8: Developing Your Melodies
  • Part 3: Harmony and Structure
  • Chapter 9: Harmonizing with Melodies
  • Chapter 10: Putting the Chords Together
  • Chapter 11: Composing from the Void
  • Chapter 12: Songwriting Structure
  • Chapter 13: Understanding Musical Forms
  • Part 4: Orchestration and Arrangement
  • Chapter 14: Composing for the Standard Orchestra
  • Chapter 15: Composing for Rhythm Sections and Small Ensembles
  • Chapter 16: Composing for Multiple Voices
  • Chapter 17: Composing Commercial Music and Songs
  • Chapter 18: Composing Electronic Music
  • Chapter 19: Composing for Other Musicians
  • Part 5: Behind the Scenes
  • Chapter 22: Designing a Pro-Level Music Studio
  • Part 6: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 23: Ten Career Opportunities for Composers
  • Chapter 24: Ten Platforms for Selling Commercial Music
  • Chapter 25: Ten Platforms for Promoting Your Independent Music
  • Part 7: Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Modes and Chords Reference
  • Appendix B: Glossary