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musicguy3 · Post by **musicguy3** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:42 am

I was looking for a book that would teach me arranging and composing so my stuff would sound more professional in the real world ,and i came accross this book
http://www.focalpress.com/books/audio/d ... vol_2.aspx

but it is out of stock or never got printed (and plus it only focuses on a few kinds of dance music) where as arranging and composing is universal id be better of with a book that just focuses on arranging then i could apply it to whatever genre use my creativity and take things further to the next level etc etc.

so does anyone know of a book who would be suitable for someone needing to help them with arranging who already knows theory just needs to brush up on there arrangment.

id also like to know if you did read this other book i mentioned here and is it a good read or is it not worth it.

they type of book im looking for is one that will help me ,teach me and allow me to put the pieces and elements ofthe song together to create a finished piece of music every time i compose ,something that is professionally done.

musikmachine · Post by **musikmachine** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:50 am

You mean the Dance Music Manual? Should be able to get it on Amazon.

Check out Composition for Computer Musicians by Michael Hewitt.

musikmachine · Post by **musikmachine** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:04 am

I found the book. Supposed to have been published on the 15th Sep. Found it here http://www.word-power.co.uk/books/dance ... 240521961/ but doesn't seem to be too widely available yet...

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tsoet · Post by **tsoet** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:24 am

Bumpbumpbump!

I've read the Dance Music Manual, but I found that rather lacklusting when it came to arranging songs, and would just like the original poster, have a book dedicated to it.

chris_O_11 · Post by **chris_O_11** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:26 am

I have both editions of the dance music manual and I would say as a starter its a must. The book has sections which describes the buidling blocks of different genres and thier arrangement. Whilst some may not be to your taste its great overview. I'm not a massive fan of drum and bass for example, however, the section tought me a number of techniques that could be imported into your own styles. Also the book comes with a cd that explains how a track is made in all of the genres of the book.

I also have the Michael Hewitt book. Overall its not great and lacks depth, but what it does do is point you in the right direction to then go off and find more information yourself!

does anyone know if this book is any good .. practical .Composition by rick snoman