Jarrett, Scott/Day, Holly: Music Composition For Dummies  

The fun & easy way to turn the tune in your head into a full-fledged composition! Wish you could write music? You can! This friendly guide gives you everything you need to start composing, from choosing the right rhythm & tempo to writing chords & melody to expressing your musical ideas through instruments & voices. You'll see how to create popular songs, classically structured pieces, & even film, TV, or video game soundtracks!