Catechism of Orchestration: Introduction to Instrumentation (Classic Reprint)

Hugo Riemann

ISBN 10: 0282404724 / ISBN 13: 9780282404727

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of orchestration, guiding aspiring composers on a journey of transforming musical ideas into vibrant orchestral arrangements. The author emphasizes the foundational role of the string orchestra, exploring its expressive capabilities and techniques, drawing upon the works of classical masters like Haydn as examples. Moving beyond the strings, the book explores the historical evolution of instrumentation, highlighting the shift from the organ-like approach of Bach and Handel to the independent and contrasting use of wind instruments by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Readers will discover how these classical composers employed wind instruments to add color, texture, and depth to their compositions, creating a rich tapestry of sound. The book offers practical guidance on instrument selection, part writing, and achieving dynamic contrasts. It delves into the concept of "relative effect" ââ â the impact of an instrument's register on the perceived pitch of a melody ââ â and underscores the importance of understanding the unique characteristics of each instrument to create effective orchestrations. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, this book equips aspiring composers with the tools to bring their musical visions to life with the full spectrum of orchestral colors. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282404727_0

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Titel: Catechism of Orchestration: Introduction to ...

Verlag: Forgotten Books

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018

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Excerpt from Catechism of Orchestration: Introduction to Instrumentation

The Catechism of Musical Instruments, while dealing primarily with the compass, the technical possibilities, and the aesthetic effects of the single instruments, concerns itself also with the more important and usual combinations of instruments into special contrasting groups (strings, wood wind, brass), and makes occasional references to the rele these groups as well as the single instruments play in the Orchestra and the Ensemble. It is thus the sub title Guide to Instrumentation is justified. If, therefore, in the present little volume I give a special introduction to Instrumentation, a few explanatory remarks may be required.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.