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Best books for learning how to compose music, play around with chords, harmony and scales.
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Music Theory for Computer Musicians (Computer Musicians, #1)
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AI Performance: The Art of Live Automation: The ultimate 'how to' guide in creating stunning, technical and revolutionary live shows for any contemporary musical performer
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Composition for Computer Musicians
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Harmony for Computer Musicians
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Tonal Harmony
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The Songwriter's Workshop – Harmony | Chord Progressions and Songwriting Techniques | Learn to Write Hit Songs with Online Audio | Berklee Press Music Composition Book
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The Songwriter's Workshop Melody | Songwriting Techniques and Exercises for Beginners and Professionals | Includes Online Audio | Berklee Press Music Composition Book
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Arranging Songs: How to Put the Parts Together
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The Songwriting Sourcebook: How to Turn Chords into Great Songs
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Hooktheory II
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4.79 avg rating — 73 ratings
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Hooktheory I: Music Theory
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Composition: Methods for Developing Simple Melodies and Longer Compositions
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Melody: How To Write Great Tunes
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How to Write Songs on Keyboards
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Music Composition 2
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Music Composition 1
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Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music
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