I bought the Idiots Guide to Orchestration while being aware of exceptionally strong criticism of the book. The first critiques I encountered on Amazon were clearly from experts in the field who, to my mind, were trying to impress me with their great knowledge. My reaction to those critiques was r
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Arranging and Orchestration
โ Scribed by Michael Miller
- Publisher
- Alpha
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 302
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Instruction and tips for creating arrangements, structuring compositions, and writing for various styles of music. Understanding the arranging and orchestration process -- Structuring the arrangement -- Harmonizing with chords, progressions, and substitutions -- Utilizing voicing and voice leading -- Working with melodies and countermelodies -- Deciding on the right instrumentation -- String instruments -- Brass instruments -- Woodwind instruments -- Keyboard and electronic instruments -- Percussion instruments -- Voices -- Arranging for a rhythm section -- Arranging for a jazz big band -- Arranging for a marching band -- Arranging for an orchestra -- Arranging for a choir -- Arranging for a popular recording
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