An accessible and complete introduction to writing and scoring music for each instrument of the orchestra. Clear explanations, vivid descriptions of various instruments, expert advice, and numerous musical examples to maximize the student's understanding of concepts being presented. A valuable resource and reference for students in their future professional endeavors, this text maximizes its usefulness beyond the classroom.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wadsworth
ISBN-10
0534251870
ISBN-13
9780534251871
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1930943
Product Key Features
Author
Alfred Blatter
Publication Name
Instrumentation and Orchestration
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
33.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
The Basics: Preparing Scores and Parts. PART I: THE SCORE. PART II: THE PARTS. 1. Instrumentation: The Orchestral Strings. 2. Instrumentation: The Woodwinds. 3. Instrumentation: The Brasses. 4. Instrumentation: The Percussion. 5. Instrumentation: Other Instruments. 6. Instrumentation: The Voice. 7. Orchestration: Scoring Musical Elements. 8. Orchestration: Scoring for Various Ensembles. 9. Orchestration: Techniques of Transcribing. 10. Orchestration: Techniques of Arranging. Organizing Resources. Judging the Work. Final Thoughts. Appendixes. Bibliography. Index.
Table of Content
The Basics: Preparing Scores and Parts. PART I: THE SCORE. PART II: THE PARTS. 1. Instrumentation: The Orchestral Strings. 2. Instrumentation: The Woodwinds. 3. Instrumentation: The Brasses. 4. Instrumentation: The Percussion. 5. Instrumentation: Other Instruments. 6. Instrumentation: The Voice. 7. Orchestration: Scoring Musical Elements. 8. Orchestration: Scoring for Various Ensembles. 9. Orchestration: Techniques of Transcribing. 10. Orchestration: Techniques of Arranging. Organizing Resources. Judging the Work. Final Thoughts. Appendixes. Bibliography. Index.