Music Theory for Computer Musicians
Music theory for people who write music with software and MIDI
- #12 of 12 in best music theory books
- Paid
Ranked 12 of 12 in best music theory books
A theory text aimed at people who write music with software and MIDI rather than at classical study. It is narrower than the general textbooks above it, so it ranks lower for most readers.
Best for Composers working with software and MIDI
About Music Theory for Computer Musicians
Music Theory for Computer Musicians is a 2008 book by Michael Hewitt, published by Cengage (Course Technology). It teaches music theory to people who write music with software and MIDI, so its orientation is toward computer-based composition rather than classical study. It is sold as a print book.
It suits readers who compose on a computer and want theory that matches that workflow. It is narrower than the general textbooks on this list, and it is less suited to classical repertoire study, where Tonal Harmony and The Complete Musician are the better choices.
Key features
- Software and MIDI composition
- Theory for computer musicians
- Print book
Strengths
- Theory aimed at writing music with software and MIDI
- Clear fit for readers who compose on a computer
Limits
- Narrower than the general textbooks
- Less suited to classical repertoire study
Where Music Theory for Computer Musicians ranks
How Music Theory for Computer Musicians compares
| Product | Score | Price | Formats | Level | Main focus | Free to read online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#8 Music in Theory and Practice | 84.5 | Paid | Intermediate | Musical styles from the Renaissance to the present | No | |
| #9A Geometry of Music | 83.0 | Paid | Advanced | Voice leading and scales across styles | No | |
#10 Berklee Music Theory Book 1 | 82.0 | Paid | Beginner to intermediate | Music theory fundamentals with exercises | No | |
#11 Music Theory for Dummies | 81.0 | Paid | Beginner | Introductory music theory basics | No | |
#12 Music Theory for Computer Musicians | 80.5 | Paid | Beginner to intermediate | Theory for writing music with software and MIDI | No |
The full comparison table for best music theory books has all 12 products.
Alternatives to Music Theory for Computer Musicians
All 11 alternatives
Open Music TheoryHas a free option.
The Complete MusicianUndergraduate theory text combining harmony, analysis and performance
Tonal HarmonyStandard undergraduate text on common-practice tonal harmony
The Musician's Guide to Theory and AnalysisTextbook on tonal theory and analysis, with online exercises
Harmony and Voice LeadingAnalysis-oriented textbook on tonal harmony and voice leading
The Jazz Theory BookBook on jazz harmony, scales and chord-scale theory
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Questions about Music Theory for Computer Musicians
- Is Music Theory for Computer Musicians free?
- Music Theory for Computer Musicians is a paid product (paid). Sold as a print book; price varies by seller.
- Which formats is Music Theory for Computer Musicians available in?
- Music Theory for Computer Musicians is offered as Print.
- What is Music Theory for Computer Musicians best for?
- Composers working with software and MIDI. In our ranking of music theory books it is number 12 of 12 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Music Theory for Computer Musicians?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Open Music Theory, The Complete Musician, Tonal Harmony, The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis.
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