This book, for students of all levels of ability, first takes the student through the basic elements, before covering a variety of special subjects such as writing vocal and choral music, accompaniments, and film and TV music. 'a splendid book, unfailingly well-written, chock full of sound advice and practical help, a highly-concentrated 'course' of musical composition which every fledgling (and other, more established figures) would do well to read...No composer can finish this book without emerging a more finished artist than he was when he began it.' Music and Musicians