Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers: The producer’s guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid.
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The producer’s guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid.
As an online and university class, Dr. Allen has had over 50,000 students use this ground-breaking curriculum to learn music theory. Students and Producers who have wanted to learn music theory to improve their own music, but have been intimidated by traditional approaches, music notation, and abstract concepts will find this book to be the answer they have been looking for.
From the Author: “How music theory is usually taught is unfair. It starts with the assumption that you can read music and understand the language of classical music. My book leaves all of that behind – focusing only on the MIDI grid that producers are already familiar with to learn all the key concepts of music theory, and ultimately, make better music.”
This book covers all the fundamentals of music theory but is written using the language of the DJ and Producer – the MIDI Grid. It includes “analysis” projects that look at the harmonic and melodic ideas in songs by popular producers including Zedd, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Bonobo, Richie Hawtin, Moby, Skrillex, and Aphex Twin.
Praise for Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers:
“Aspiring electronic musicians have choices to make when it concerns their own education and training. This text makes one choice much easier: start here and get learning, quickly. Grounded and easygoing, the book uses real-world examples to help you make sense of music’s inner workings while steering clear of dense theories.”
– Michael J. Ethen, PhD
Musicologist
“This book knocks the oftentimes alienating world of music theory completely onto it’s side. Difficult to explain concepts are perfectly demonstrated for the aspiring electronic music producer who might have no formal music training. A must-have for all aspiring producers.”
– James Patrick (DJ, Producer, Educator)
Slam Academy, Dubspot, IPR, Ableton Certified Trainer
“With Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers, Dr. Allen has produced a remarkable resource: an extensive tour of musical theory that leverages some of our favorite modern tools – the virtual studio and it’s piano roll note display. By introducing us to the “why” as well as the “what” of music theory, this book helps us to understand what makes music tick and how to improve our own work. In addition to offering a sound theoretical foundation, the deep dives into analyzing tracks by Skrillex, Aphex Twin, and Deadmau5 keeps our attention focused on real-world production. MTEMP will definitely go on the top of my recommendation list for anyone that needs a fresh view of musical concepts.”
– Darwin Grosse
Director of Education, Cycling ’74
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 13, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 262 pages
ISBN-10 : 172786302X
ISBN-13 : 978-1727863024
Reading age : 1 year and up
Item Weight : 12.5 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for learning music theory. They appreciate the clear explanations and examples that help them retain concepts. The topics are well-explained and the author is knowledgeable, making it an easy read and understandable resource.
Customer Reviews
9 reviews for Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers: The producer’s guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid.
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Dangerous Dirk –
Great music theory book for non-music people
I’ve never done anything with music in my life (other than listening to it) and just started working on learning to DJ, which has led me to wanting to remix and mashup edm songs. This book is perfect and explains it well for non-musicians. The only thing I don’t like is in my edition, the screen capture of the ableton stuff is in grey tones, but the book mentions “note the orange square” but I was able to figure it out. I recommend this book
American Kiwi –
Good information
Learned some helpful tips from here
Andres & La Electeoband –
Buen libro
Es un repaso a la teoría básica que se necesita para empezar a crear musica. Hay ejemplos de como analizar las canciones y esa pienso yo es la !será correcta de empezar un proyecto.
August Hinds –
A clear introduction to music theory
It is a easy read and the topics are well explained. I have a much better understanding of music theory having read this book.
AJ –
Essential
As an electronic music production hobbyist and prior high school musician I had a low level concept of music theory. Ive purchased several other music theory books to up my knowledge but this one clicks the best. Seeing the theory displayed in a DAW piano roll vs treble/bass clef helps me retain the concepts so much better. Dr. Allen’s teaching style is excellent in helping to understand & retain the concepts.
kbkeat –
Understand the music theory
not yet start reading, but it look good.
Will –
unexpected gem
I was expecting a fairly dry set of rules and tips, and instead found a book that actually helped me to understand music theory better than any teacher I’ve yet had. Great use of examples to drive home the concepts.
Mark G. Scheuern –
Great book in need of a thorough proofreading
This is an excellent introduction to music theory covering all the typical topics but using the MIDI grid rather than traditional music notation. Highly recommended, but it does have a large number of typos which should have been caught before it went to print.
Buyer –
Perfect for what is needed
Rene A. –
Interesante pero básico
Daniel –
Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers ist ein äußerst hilfreiches Buch für alle, die ihre Musikproduktion auf ein neues Level heben möchten, ohne tief in die komplexe Musiktheorie einzutauchen. Es richtet sich speziell an elektronische Musikproduzenten, die oft intuitiv arbeiten, aber ein besseres Verständnis von Harmonien, Akkordfolgen und musikalischen Strukturen suchen.Das Buch vermittelt die wesentlichen Grundlagen der Musiktheorie auf leicht verständliche Weise, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf der praktischen Anwendung liegt. Anstatt sich in theoretischen Details zu verlieren, zeigt es, wie man Harmonien, Akkorde und Melodien direkt in den Produktionsprozess integriert. Besonders nützlich sind die klaren Beispiele und Übungen, die sich direkt auf die Arbeit mit DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) wie Ableton, FL Studio oder Logic Pro anwenden lassen.Was dieses Buch besonders auszeichnet, ist, dass es nicht nur trockene Theorie lehrt, sondern erklärt, wie Musiktheorie die Kreativität beim Produzieren von Tracks unterstützen kann. Es behandelt grundlegende Themen wie Tonarten, Akkordprogressionen, Skalen und Rhythmen und zeigt, wie man diese Elemente nutzt, um spannungsgeladene und musikalisch interessante Tracks zu bauen.Insgesamt ist Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers eine ausgezeichnete Ressource für Produzenten, die ihre Musik harmonisch und melodisch weiterentwickeln möchten, ohne eine klassische Musikausbildung zu benötigen. Ein Muss für alle, die ihr Produktionshandwerk vertiefen wollen!
Lome –
intéressant
Mike –
Great Service