MUSIC TREASURES

Theory - Harmony - Melody - Songwriting - Arranging - Form - Overtones - Keyboards - MIDI - Orchestration - Counterpoint - Ear Training - Notation - Analysis - Bass Lines - Timbre - Rhythm - Creativity - More!

MUSIC COMPOSITION , Artistry and Science, fills a long needed void of accessible information and techniques in onecomplete source book. This comphrehensive tutorial and refernece guide can aid in the expression and development of your compositional goals. Written by acclaimed composer and multi-instrumentalist Antonio Newton, he gives you the benifit of his many years of experience and knowledge, showing many valuable techniques and applications that will give your creative musical composition ideas, solid form, beauty, and sonic integrity.

From the music enthusiast, to the professional music artist, all will find this book a dynamic reference tool and guide that will give you many hours and years of valued service in broadening your compositional talents and skills.Many helpful subjects and areas are touched upon from basicmusic theory to MIDI computer composition, including keyboard studies, arranging, orchestration, and the science of sound.

Melody, harmony, bass lines, as well as overtones, are all studied in relation to gaining optimum sonic and creative results. Each subject is presented in a unique, simple, and concise manner, from an artistic, as well as, science perspective in an effort to enhance ones overall musical perception and response.

Antonio Newton, composer, multi-instrumentalist, music director, producer and educator, has worked in the music industry for over 20 years, working with many name artists in various fields of music, which has resulted in working on several hit recording, concert, tour, film/video, and stage musical projects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART -1 BASIC THEORY: Pitch, Staff, Ledger Lines, How to count musical rhythms, Intervals, Harmony, Triads, Chords, Key Signature, Scales, Modes, Science of Sound, Overtones, Frequency, Timbre, Vibration, Combination tones, Tone-Colr, Pitch and Tuning, Ear Training, Notation, Form.

PART - 2 COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES: The Composition Process, The Creative Process, Melody, Motive, Development, Theme and Variation, Harmony, Progression, Chromaticism, Pedal-Point, Modulation, Quintal/Quartal Harmony - Novaphonics(basic), Music Analysis, Voice, Counterpoint, Voicing and Texture, Instruments used in music, Orchestration and Arrangement.

PART - 3 COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYSIS: Various compositions approximately 50.

PART - 4 MIDI COMPUTER COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES: Computer capabilities, Composition Techniques, Editing commands, Timing and Synchronization, Modes, Drum Machines, Specialized Applications.

PART - 5 SONGWRITING TECHNIQUES: Song Components, Structure, Form, Style, Production, Radio Formats, Song Types, Various writing approaches, Lyrics, concepts and Developement, Setting to Music, harmonizing melodies, Song Production, Bass Lines, Drums, Countermelodies, Introductions and Arrangements.

PART - 6 KEYBOARD STUDIES AND TECHNIQUES: Physiology of Techniques, Scales and Arpeggio's, Chords and Voicings, Technical Exercizes.

PART - 7 APPENDIXES: Glossary and musical terms, Copyrighting your composition, Biography-Antonio Newton.

THE BASS BIBLE is the result of over two decades of recording, performing, touring and teaching. It is a comprehensive reference book that can be used throughout your career, from beginning to the advanced professional level.

This book will develop you technically, creatively as well as help build the hand, finger and arm muscle strength and flexibility tap perform any style of music at a high level of competency. Each section will take you into another performance dimension which enhances and broadens your skills. This one book will take you from beginner to virtuoso level giving you all the information and techniques that you need to know and have to become a proficient player.

The BASS BIBLE is an exciting adventure into the world of electric bass and it’s capabilities as a solid foundation, providing the pulse in the rhythm section as well as giving you the skills to advance to the virtuoso level.

TONY NEWTON has more than 20 years and over 50 hit recordings as well as many world and national tours, including being Music Director and Composer. He has worked in several styles of music including, Blues, R&B, Rock, pop, Jazz Rock Fusion. Acclaimed for his work in many areas such as, Studio Bassist for Motown and other companies as well as his rock and fusion work with artists such as Gary Moore, Allan Holdworth, Tony Williams, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder as well as his soundtrack work in the films “Officer and a Gentleman”, and “Breathless”.

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