Music Composition: Top 10 Books

Music Composition

Discover the Best Books on Music Composition

Whether you’re a budding composer or a seasoned musician, having the right resources can significantly enhance your music composition skills. From manuscript papers to in-depth theory guides, the following books have been carefully selected to provide invaluable insights and practical tools for anyone interested in music composition. Dive into our top 10 picks and discover how these books can elevate your musical journey.

Author: Alex Harper

Bestseller No. 1
Fundamentals of Musical Composition
  • Used Book in Good Condition
  • Arnold Schoenberg (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 240 Pages – 03/15/1999 (Publication Date) – Faber & Faber (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 2
Standard Wirebound Manuscript Paper – Green Cover | 12 Staves Per Page | Music Notation Guide for Composers, Students and Musicians | Hal Leonard Spiral-Bound Staff Paper
  • 96-page wirebound book
  • 12 staves per page
  • Music Notation Guide.
  • Hal Leonard Corp (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
Bestseller No. 3
MOREYES Blank Sheet Music Composition Manuscript Staff Notebook with 100 Pages 10.24×7.5 inch/26x19cm (Music clef notebook)
  • 100 pages: 50 loose-leaf sheets
  • Made of good quality paper, simple design
  • Used for music composition
  • Great for song writers
  • Dimension: approx. 10.24*7.5inch/26 * 19 cm
SaleBestseller No. 4
Composing with Constraints: 100 Practical Exercises in Music Composition
  • Variego, Jorge (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 144 Pages – 07/27/2021 (Publication Date) – Oxford University Press (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 5
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Music Composition: Methods for Developing Simple Melodies and Longer Compositions
  • Miller, Michael (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 288 Pages – 10/04/2005 (Publication Date) – Alpha (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 6
MAXCURY Blank Sheet Music Composition Manuscript Staff Paper Art Music Notebook Black 100 Pages 26x19cm (Black Music)
  • Staff Paper Size: 10.24 inch * 7.5 inch / 26 * 19 cm, 100 pages.
  • Coil binding music notebook is more convenient to use; Double-sided writing without ink bleeding; Beige blank sheet for eye protection;
  • Coil design, can be tiled 180 degrees on piano and music stands, and standard line spacing, suitable for everyone.
  • Staff paper for song writers, great for kids, students, song writers, music lovers, and professionals.Music manuscript for Pianist, Guitarist, Musician, Songwriter, and Composer!
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SaleBestseller No. 7
Music Theory and Composition: A Practical Approach
  • Stone, Stephen C. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 546 Pages – 01/26/2018 (Publication Date) – Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Publisher)
Bestseller No. 8
BEECHMORE BOOKS Blank Sheet Music Notebook – A4 156 Thick Pages 8.5 x 11.5 inch, 10-Staff Hardcover Vegan Leather 120gsm Composition Manuscript Paper – Boxed for Gifts Writers, Musicians
  • WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX: XL A4 size ( 8.5 x 11.5 inch) music notebook with 156 pages / 78 sheets. Each page features ten staves and is perforated along the binding for flat page removal. The uniquely thicker 120gsm paper resists pen ink bleed, erasing, ghosting, and shading. Comes in a beautiful gift box
  • UNLEASH YOUR MUSICAL CREATIVITY: Perfect for musicians, composers, teachers, and songwriters. Capture your compositions, ideas, and notations in our premium music notebook
  • ENGINEERED TO LAST: Our carefully crafted in-house bookbinding process ensures durability. The blank music notebook features a vegan leather cover, secure elastic closure, subtle bookmark ribbon, 180° lay-flat binding, and a deep back pocket for convenience
  • PERFECT GIFT: The Beechmore Planner is elegantly presented in a signature box, making it an ideal creative Christmas present for any musician, songwriter, or music student
  • BRITISH DESIGN: Bound in specially sourced, tactile, vegan leather, each Beechmore Book is designed and tested for color accuracy in our London studio. Experience true craftsmanship with elegant and timeless notebooks inspired by classic British style and understated sophistication
Bestseller No. 9
Blank Sheet Music Notebook, 160 Pages Composition Staff Paper Notebook 2 Pack, Manuscript Paper Notebook, 10 Staves (Music clef notebook)
  • 【Hard cover】 High quality waterproof cover with note design and hard kraft paper back cover
  • 【Double-coil binding】 Beautiful and solid, smooth page turning, can be on piano and music stands
  • 【Manuscript paper size】7.5″ x 10.23″ inch / 19*26 cm, beige eye protection paper
  • 2Pack, 160 pages staff paper notebook, 10 staves per page, enough space between staves for lyrics
  • This music notebook is the best choice for kids, student, songwriter and music lovers to handwritten music notation
SaleBestseller No. 10
Musical Composition: Craft and Art
  • Belkin, Alan (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 272 Pages – 06/19/2018 (Publication Date) – Yale University Press (Publisher)

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