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Composition (Theory, Composition & Performance, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Composition (Theory, Composition & Performance, Books), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $12.98, median 141 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 28/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $8.99 – $18.96 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 4% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 8% of the parent category Theory, Composition & Performance (1,745), one of the easier corners under it.
- Only 4% of its best sellers are under 90 days old, fewer than in 82% of Books categories: established titles hold the list.
Top 10 Composition best sellers
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Manuscript Paper - Hal Leonard Standard Wirebound | 96-Page Music Writing Notebook with 12 Staves per Page | Spiral-Bound Staff Paper for Composers, Students, and Teachers | Includes Notation Guide
- List rank#1
- Price$6.51
- Rating4.8
- Reviews9,995
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My First Piano Lessons: Fun, Easy-to-Follow Instructions for Kids (My First Piano Books)
by Emily Norris
- List rank#2
- Price$10.38
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,266
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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library – Wide Staff Manuscript Paper | Music Notebook for Piano Students and Composers | with Music Notation Guide
- List rank#3
- Price$3.50
- Rating4.8
- Reviews317
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The Science of Music: A practical look at music theory
by Allen Van Wert
- List rank#4
- Price$23.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews223
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Music Theory For Dummies
by Michael Pilhofer
- List rank#5
- Price$12.15
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,745
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My First Piano Book Set: Easy-to-Learn Lessons and Sheet Music (2 Books in 1)
by Emily Norris
- List rank#6
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews52
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Wide Staff Manuscript Paper (Aqua Cover) | Wire bound Music Composition Notebook for Students and Composers | 6 Large Staves per Page with Music Notation Guide | Blank Sheet Music Book for Musicians
- List rank#7
- Price$5.49
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,434
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Guitar Tablature Manuscript Paper – Standard Edition – 64 Pages for Music Notation and Chord Diagrams
by Various
- List rank#8
- Price$5.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews843
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Wide Staff Manuscript Paper (Red Cover) | Music Composition Notebook with Six Large Staves per Page | Premium Blank Sheet Music Book with Notation Guide | Ideal for Students Teachers and Composers
- List rank#9
- Price$4.49
- Rating4.7
- Reviews2,315
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Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within
by Kenny Werner
- List rank#10
- Price$15.23
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,433
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FAQ
Is Composition a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 28/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 141 reviews and sells for $12.98.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Composition?
The median best seller has 141 reviews, and 38% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Composition best sellers cost?
The median price is $12.98; half of the best sellers are priced between $8.99 and $18.96.
Can new books break into Composition?
4% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.