Product Description : Musical Composition: Craft and Art An invaluable introduction to the art and craft of musical composition from a distinguished teacher and composerThis essential introduction to the art and craft of musical composition is designed to familiarize beginning composers with principles and techniques applicable to a broad range of musical styles from concert pieces to film scores and video game music The first of its kind to utilize a styleneutral approach in addition to presenting the commonly known classical forms this book offers invaluable general guidance on developing and connecting musical ideas building to a climax and other fundamental formal principles It is designed for both classroom use and independent study ( it is an used product)