The Technique of Orchestration
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The Technique of Orchestration

  1. 418 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Technique of Orchestration

About this book

The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices, this seventh edition features:

  • Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra
  • Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics
  • Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms
  • Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques

New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color, representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately), as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook, The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is an accessible, essential, all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Suggestions for Using This Book
  9. Instructor and Student Resources
  10. 1 Introduction
  11. 2 The Strings
  12. 3 The String Orchestra
  13. 4 Bowing and Special Effects
  14. 5 The Woodwinds
  15. 6 The Woodwind Section
  16. 7 The Horn
  17. 8 The Trumpet, Trombone, and Tuba
  18. 9 The Brass Section
  19. 10 Scoring Chords for Each Section and for Orchestra
  20. 11 Problems in Transcribing Piano Music
  21. 12 Scoring for Woodwinds, Horns, and Strings
  22. 13 The Percussion: Instruments of Definite Pitch
  23. 14 The Percussion: Instruments of Indefinite Pitch
  24. 15 The Harp, Celesta, and Piano
  25. 16 Scoring for Full Orchestra
  26. 17 Special Devices
  27. 18 Infrequently Used Instruments
  28. 19 Scoring for High School Orchestra
  29. 20 Preparing Score and Parts
  30. 21 Nonorchestral Instrumental Groups
  31. Appendix A: List of Foreign Names for Instruments and Orchestral Terms
  32. Appendix B: Ranges of Instruments
  33. Appendix C: Electronic Instruments
  34. Appendix D: Vocal and Choral Ranges
  35. Bibliography
  36. Index