Release Year: 2019
Producer: Jonathan E. Peters
Producer’s Website: barnesandnoble
Author: Jonathan E. Peters
Duration: 60+ min
Type of Material Shared: Video Lesson
Language: English
Sample Files: None
Video Format: MP4
Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×720 29.97fps 1067kbps [V: h264 main L3.1, yuv420p, 1280×720]
Audio: AAC 48000Hz stereo 127kbps [A: aac lc, 48000 Hz, stereo, 127 kbps] REPACK Notes
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Description: Learn how to write for orchestra from an award-winning composer whose music has been performed by orchestras across the United States. The course is divided into two parts: Part 1 focuses on instrumentation, and Part 2 on orchestration. Instrumentation is an important and necessary first step, as you can’t write for orchestra without understanding the individual instruments.
Contents :
In Part 1, you will learn how each instrument is constructed, how they produce sound, how they are properly notated, their playing and sounding ranges, register characteristics, dynamic capabilities, and common playing techniques.
In Part 2, you will learn basic concepts for writing for orchestra, including how to create and effectively use different timbres and textures, the best methods for scoring chords, the roles of each instrument and section within the whole, how to properly prepare a score and parts, and how to proofread before publishing. The course concludes with an entire section on helpful orchestration tips and techniques. There are also a number of useful reference charts attached as .pdf files.
At key points in the course, you will be given scores for reading assignments, listening assignments, composing assignments, and quizzes. A vital component to the study of orchestration is score reading, and so throughout the course you will be asked to read scores. There are some score excerpts in the course but the majority of score reading will be done on your own. There is an important reason for this. Taking a course in orchestration is a great start to learning how to write for orchestra but the only way to become truly knowledgeable and skilled in this very complex art form is through a lifetime of score study and through a lifetime of experience gained from actual writing for orchestra. This cannot be emphasized enough.
Note: This is not a music theory course or a music composition course. This course was written for individuals who already have a basic foundation in music theory (including music notation) and music composition. If you need or would like to develop your knowledge in these areas please see the following courses by the instructor.
