"The Technique of Orchestration has long been the standard textbook on the subject, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point treatment of the subject and ease of use in the classroom. With copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra, precise descriptions of the instruments and their distinctive characteristics, detailed explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms, and information about specialized ensembles and scoring techniques, students will be thoroughly prepared to study orchestral scores and to score their own compositions and arrangements with confidence. The seventh edition has been updated to take into account the most recent developments in the handling of the orchestra, along with a diverse selection of musical examples from prominent living composers"--
The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices, this seventh edition features:
- Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra
- Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics
- Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms
- Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques
New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color, representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately), as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook, The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is an accessible, essential, all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.
The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. The updated seventh edition is supported by an accompanying workbook and a robust listening program.
