The Composer's Handbook Volume 1

A Comprehensive Guide to composition. Starting with the basics, this book covers many facets of composition. An interesting and easy to read publication.

This guide follows a plan of work covering the following topics. It identifies exercises which would be suitable for groups of varying sizes. 

1. Rudiments 
2. Notation 
3. Rhythm 
4. Melody 
5. Harmony 
6. Counterpoint 
7. Texture 
8. Figuration 
9. Ostinato 
10. Riff 
11. Instruments 
12. Forms 
13. Techniques and Genres 
14. Styles and Periods 
15. Word Setting

Book: 224 pages.