As in the earlier editions, the emphasis is on the practical fundamentals of orchestration. ISBN 0130771619 (hardcover).ĭesigned primarily as a text for beginning orchestration courses, but includes material for advanced study and may serve as a reference. Kent Kennan, Donald Grantham (contributor). Uses musical examples, and is appropriate for readers with a moderate knowledge of theory who are interested in the technical side of orchestration. Each instrument of the orchestra is covered in detail, and the section on writing for strings is outstanding. Though this text is somewhat dated (1913 copyright), it does provide a worthwhile introduction to the topic. Thorough discussion of 57 instruments, technical aspects of writing for each. One of the classic general orchestration texts. In english, Italian, French, and German with instrument complete ranges, best ranges, characteristics of ranges, list of effects and devices with references to page number and measures of compositions quoted. Complete with Berlioz' chapters on the orchestra and on conducting. With 150 illustrative full-score musical examples from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Beethoven, Gluck, Weber, Wagner and others, and numerous smaller musical examples. One of the most influential works of its kind, appraising the musical qualities and potential of over 60 commonly-used stringed, wind and percussion instruments. Hector Berlioz, Richard Strauss (foreward). ISBN 0486212661 (paperback).Īddressing the emotional and psychological effects of instrumentation, as well as techniques in orchestration, this is a classic text by one of the great orchestrators.

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