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Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers: The producer's guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid. Paperback – 13 Oct. 2018

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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
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    13 Oct. 2018
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    172786302X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1727863024
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J. Anthony Allen has worn the hats of composer, producer, songwriter, engineer, sound designer, DJ, remix artist, multi-media artist, performer, inventor, and entrepreneur. Allen is a versatile creator whose diverse project experience ranges from works written for the orchestra to pieces developed for lm, TV , and radio. Allen holds an undergraduate degree in music from Grand Valley State University, graduate degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in music composition from the University of Minnesota. J. Anthony Allen teaches at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the founder of Slam Academy in Minneapolis, Co-founder of Ion Concert Media, and is an Ableton Live Certi ed Trainer. He can be found on all the usual social media sites, as well as www.janthonyallen.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 Oct. 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 172786302X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1727863024
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 354 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 44,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
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J. Anthony Allen has worn the hats of composer, producer, songwriter, engineer, sound designer, DJ, remix artist, multi-media artist, performer, inventor, and entrepreneur. Allen is a versatile creator whose diverse project experience ranges from works written for the Minnesota Orchestra to pieces developed for film, TV , and radio.

J. Anthony Allen holds a PhD in Music Composition, and teaches at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, is the founder of Slam Academy in Minneapolis, and is an Ableton Live Certified Instructor.

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