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Orchestration 1: From Sketch to Orchestra

Welcome
Welcome
Basic Concepts
Introduction
Evolution of the Orchestra: Introduction
Evolution of the Orchestra: Late Renaissance and Baroque
Evolution of the Orchestra: Classical Period
Evolution of the Orchestra: Romantic and Post-Romantic Period
Evolution of the Orchestra: 20th Century
Size and Balance in Today’s Context
Clefs
Transpositions
The Score and Parts
Score Editors - Notation Software
Conclusion
Assignment
The String Section
Introduction
The String Section
The Instruments: the Violin
The Instruments: the Viola
The Instruments: the Cello
The Instruments: the Contrabass
Left Hand: the Strings
Open Strings
Double, Triple and Quadruple Stops
Double Stops
Triple and Quadruple Stops
Harmonics
Right Hand: the Bow
Right Hand: Down and Up Bow
Right Hand: Bow Techniques
Right Hand: On the String Bow Techniques
Right Hand: Off the String Techniques
Right Hand: Techniques Depending on the Place on the String
Right Hand: Other Techniques
Subdivisions
Conclusion
Assignment
The Brass Section
Introduction
The Brass Section
The Instruments: the French Horn
The Instruments: the Trumpet
The Instruments: the Trombone Family
The Instruments: the Tuba
Techniques
Techniques: General Articulations
Techniques: Other Techniques
Mutes
Subdivisions
Conclusion
Assignment
The Woodwind Section
Introduction
The Woodwind Section
The Instruments: the Flute Family
The Instruments: the Oboe Family
The Instruments: the Clarinet Family
The Instruments: the Bassoon Family
Techniques
Techniques: General Articulations
Techniques: Other Techniques
Subdivisions
Conclusion
Assignment
The Percussion Section
Introduction
The percussion section
Pitched/Memb: the Timpani
Pitched/Idioph: the Mallet Family
Pitched/Idioph: the Xylophone
Pitched/Idioph: the Marimba
Pitched/Idioph: the Vibraphone
Pitched/Idioph: the Glockenspiel
Pitched/Idioph: the Crotales
Pitched/Idioph: the Chimes (Tubular Bells)
unPitched/Memb: the Snare Drum
unPitched/Memb: the Bass Drum
unPitched/Memb: the Concert Toms (Tom-toms)
unPitched/Memb: the Timbales
unPitched/Memb: the Bongos
unPitched/Memb: the Congas (Tumbadoras)
unPitched/Memb: the Tambourine
unPitched/Idioph: the Cymbal
unPitched/Idioph: the Triangle
unPitched/Idioph: the Tam-tam
unPitched/Idioph: the Anvil
unPitched/Idioph: the Woodblocks
unPitched/Idioph: the Temple-blocks
unPitched/Idioph: the Claves
unPitched/Idioph: the Castanets
unPitched/Idioph: the Maracas
unPitched/Idioph: the Whip (or Slapstick)
Conclusion
Assignment
The Harp and Keyboard Instruments
Introduction
The Harp
Harp: Techniques
Orchestral Keyboard Instruments
The Piano
The Celesta
Orchestral Keyboard Instruments: Playing Technique
Orchestral Keyboard Instruments: Common Techniques
Conclusion
Assignment
Orchestrating for Strings
Introduction
The influence of the harmonic series
Partials, Overtones, and Harmonics
The Harmonic Series and How It Affects the Orchestration
The String Section
The String Section: the Functions
Performing Melodies
Performing Counterpoint
Performing Homophonic Textures
Performing Runs
Performing Patterns of Accompaniment
Doubling Other Sections
Combinations Within the String Section
Voicing for Strings
Voicing for Strings: Samples and Piano Sketches
Conclusion
Assignment
Orchestrating for Brass
Introduction
The Brass Section
The Brass Section: the Functions
Performing melodies
Performing counterpoints
Performing homophonic textures
Performing runs
Performing patterns of accompaniment
Doubling other sections
Bringing the orchestra to a new dynamic level
Combinations within the Brass section
Voicing for Brass
Voicing for Brass: From Samples to Acoustic Instruments
Conclusion
Assignment
Orchestrating for Woodwinds
Introduction
The Woodwind Section
The Woodwind Section: the functions
Performing melodies
Performing counterpoints
Performing homophonic textures
Performing runs
Performing patterns of accompaniment
Doubling other sections
Combinations within the Woodwind section
Voicing for Woodwinds
Woodwinds: From the Sketch to the Orchestration
Conclusion
Assignment
Orchestrating for the Percussion Section and the Harp and Keyboard Instruments
Introduction
The Percussion Section, Keyboards and Harp
The Percussion Section, Keyboards and Harp: the functions
Featuring Musical Material
Performing Accompaniments
Performing Hits
Raising the Dynamic Level of the Orchestra
Doubling other sections
Percussion: From the Sketch to the Orchestration
Conclusion
Assignment
Orchestrating for Orchestra
Introduction
Layers: Association and Separation
Balance (1)
Balance (2): the families
Balance (3): separation and balance
Voicing for a symphony orchestra
Conclusion
Assignment
Bonus: Cinematic Textures - Film Music Cliches
Welcome
Introduction
Action - Introduction
Action - High Intensity Action
Action - Action Hero
Action - Action Villain
Action - Action Adventure
Action - Summary
Fantasy - Introduction
Fantasy - Rhythm and Tempo
Fantasy - Melody
Fantasy - Harmony
Fantasy - Orchestration
Fantasy - Summary
Suspense and Horror - Introduction
Suspense and Horror - Rhythm and Tempo
Suspense and Horror - Harmony
Suspense and Horror - Melody
Suspense and Horror - Orchestration
Suspense and Horror - Summary
Comedy - Introduction
Comedy - Rhythm and Tempo
Comedy - Harmony
Comedy - Melody
Comedy - Orchestration
Comedy - Summary
Mood Drama - Introduction
Mood Drama - Rhythm and Tempo
Mood Drama - Harmony
Mood Drama - Melody
Mood Drama - Orchestration
Mood Drama - Summary
Conclusion and Glossary - Summary
Conclusion and Glossary - Glossary

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