The Language of Music: Practical Music Theory for the Worshipping Musician

by Tom Brooks

Overview

(Worship Musician Presents). In The Language of Music , Tom Brooks demystifies and explains the basic building blocks of music in a simple, clear, straightforward way essential knowledge that every worship musician needs to perfect his craft. The book offers a practical, real-world approach to all the fundamental concepts; music theory and harmony, chord construction, scales, key signatures, chord relationships, transposition, modulation, chart reading, and basic arranging, along with tips on how to practice more efficiently and rehearse more effectively, and much more. The focus is on contemporary praise and worship; music that is inspiring the church in the 21st century. The book comes with a DVD-ROM that features videos of the author guiding you step by step through each chapter of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781458402943
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Worship Musician Presents
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Tom Brooks (Laguna Beach, CA) is the producer, arranger, engineer, and keyboardist on the award-winning “Hosanna! Music” Praise & Worship series from Integrity Music. He has produced over 100 well-loved Christian albums, several receiving Gold or Platinum Record status along with Grammy and GMA Dove Award honors. He has created large-scale concerts and ministry events, taught seminars, and ministered around the globe. Tom has worked with many of the best-loved artists in Christian music. He serves on the Worship Team at Saddleback Church with Pastor Rick Muchow and Pastor Rick Warren, author of the Purpose-Driven Life. Tom has also written, arranged, and produced industrial film scores, soundtracks, and advertising music for many of the nation's leading companies.