Orchestration
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (610 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393097404 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 488 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No practical aspect of instrumentation for the orchestra is neglected, and comprehensive treatment is given to each significant component. Finally, he discusses typical problems in orchestration together with some examples of their solutions.Orchestration is profusely illustrated with hundreds of musical examples and with drawings of the various musical instruments that make up the modern orchestra.. From a consideration of the individual instruments and their technical problems the author skillfully develops his analysis of orchestration, covering his analysis of orchestration, covering instrumentation of primary and secondary melodies, part-writing
"and Orchestration is like taking candy from a giant 500 ft candy monster" according to SkipT. Walter Piston is dah man. Sure, studying Harmony, Counterpoint, and Orchestration is like taking candy from a giant 500 ft candy monster, or maybe drudging through a 1 mi deep swamp - but that's part of their magic. His writing is concise and efficient.NOTE: There are many great music theory texts out there that are more user friendly. But I rely on Prof. Piston for my music theory learning needs.. AJR said Excellent Reference Book. This is an invaluable reference and research tool for any composer. All major orchestral instruments are reviewed in great detail. The descriptions of the builds, ranges, tonal characteristics, mechanics, and technical strengths and limitations of each instrument are carefully reviewed. The language is clear and efficient. The book is in Excellent Reference Book This is an invaluable reference and research tool for any composer. All major orchestral instruments are reviewed in great detail. The descriptions of the builds, ranges, tonal characteristics, mechanics, and technical strengths and limitations of each instrument are carefully reviewed. The language is clear and efficient. The book is in 3 parts.1-the instruments of the orchestra (divided by section, with each instrument reviewed separately)2-analysis of. parts.1-the instruments of the orchestra (divided by section, with each instrument reviewed separately)"Excellent Reference Book" according to AJR. This is an invaluable reference and research tool for any composer. All major orchestral instruments are reviewed in great detail. The descriptions of the builds, ranges, tonal characteristics, mechanics, and technical strengths and limitations of each instrument are carefully reviewed. The language is clear and efficient. The book is in Excellent Reference Book This is an invaluable reference and research tool for any composer. All major orchestral instruments are reviewed in great detail. The descriptions of the builds, ranges, tonal characteristics, mechanics, and technical strengths and limitations of each instrument are carefully reviewed. The language is clear and efficient. The book is in 3 parts.1-the instruments of the orchestra (divided by section, with each instrument reviewed separately)2-analysis of. parts.1-the instruments of the orchestra (divided by section, with each instrument reviewed separately)2-analysis of. -analysis of. Received as expected. emilianozm Received as expected. Excellent conditions.
An outstanding composer whose many works have been performed by leading orchestras and chamber ensembles both in the US and abroad, he received the Pulitzer Prize twice for distinguished musical composition. Walter Piston was Professor of Music at Harvard University.
An outstanding composer whose many works have been performed by leading orchestras and chamber ensembles both in the US and abroad, he received the Pulitzer Prize twice for distinguished musical composition. . About the Author Walter Piston was Professor of Music at Harvard University