The Orchestra and How to Write for It, Vol. 6: A Practical Guide to Every Branch and Detail of Modern Orchestration; Including Full Particulars of All Instruments Now in Use and Rules for Their Combination; With Numerous Exercises and Over Two Hundred Use
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- The Orchestra and How to Write for It, Vol. 6: A Practical Guide to Every Branch and Detail of Modern Orchestration; Including Full Particulars of All Instruments Now in Use and Rules for Their Combination; With Numerous Exercises and Over Two Hundred Use
- Author
- Frederick Corder
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331585626
- ISBN 13
- 9780331585629
- Item weight
- 399 grams
Master the art of orchestration with a hands‑on guide that turns theory into practice.
This practical manual shows you how to write for every branch of a modern orchestra, from strings to winds, brass, and percussion. Rich with examples and exercises, it helps you translate piano ideas into full orchestral color.
Originally designed to help conductors and composers gather the essential tools for scoring, this edition explains how to use each instrument, what works well together, and how to balance tone across the full ensemble. It emphasizes accessible, real‑world writing and provides clear guidance for beginners and advancing students alike.
Inside you’ll find structured discussions on string writing, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and extra instruments, plus practical notes on scoring for small and full orchestras. The book also includes many exercises and more than two hundred useful examples drawn from contemporary works to illustrate techniques in action.
- Clear coverage of string, wind, brass, and percussion capabilities
- Structured guidance on balancing sections and choosing effective combinations
- Dozens of practical exercises and hundreds of example passages
- Advice tailored to conductors, arrangers, and composers translating piano ideas to orchestra
Ideal for readers building a hands‑on approach to orchestration and arranging for performance ensembles.
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