Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. The Composer's Handbook is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody, harmony, form and texture and covers styles and techniques from plainchant to minimalism, rock and rave.

• for composers aged 11-18
• games and groupwork for the beginner
• projects for the more advanced
• illustrations and worked examples of complete pieces