The management of orchestral music is one of the most important topics in the field of Art. This work clearly and logically presents the principles of orchestration, analyzing musical pieces written by great composers such as Handel, Mozart, and Beethoven. The author examines the orchestra, emphasizes the proper combination of instruments, and analyzes technical issues related to orchestral writing.
The basic principles of orchestration are analyzed, including the writing of members and arpeggios, as well as techniques of counterpoint. The book includes hundreds of musical examples and designs of the various musical instruments of the modern orchestra, making it an invaluable tool for any musician or music lover.
Pages: 488, Year of Publication: 0122, Dimensions: 15.7x15.7cm
Manufacturer
- Author
- Walter Piston
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 488
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- -
- Award
- -
- Dimensions
- 16x24 cm
- Art Albums
- Yes
- Subjects
- Music
- ISBN-13
- 9780393097405
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