Does anyone have an idea of how likely it is to get a non-jazzy rendition of a saxophone part in orchestral music these days? I occasionally use them in my music because of their unique sound, extensive range, and considerable power. They are a uniqu
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I would like to learn how to write for strings.
i thought i would recreate some scores in my DAW (Cubase Elements 9.5) to do so.
(I have the "Cinematic Studio Strings" Library)
i searched for scores, but i didn't really know where to st
Read more…I'm writing a symphony and there are some couplets of thirty-second notes in 6/8 at 60 bpm. Is this doable?
Read more…A discussion on this topic at https://composersforum.ning.com/forum/topics/sonata-for-duo-cello was recently curtailed so I thought I shold clarify myself for anyone else writing for cello.
The highest note that is reasonable to writw for is E6. This i
Hi All,
String bowing is an essential part of the compositional process as is all phrasing and articulation, because it reveals your true musical intentions. .You don't have to be precise about string bowing as players will sort out any issues, but
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http://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/islandora/object/fsu:182093/datastream/PDF/view
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Read more…What do you think is the best book on instrumentation, that describes in a concise relatively easy to understand way, the ranges and abilities of each instrument for the purpose of teaching?
Read more…I'm working on an orchestral piece where there are several mid-bar tempo changes. I have several questions:
1) Is this even a good idea to begin with? Or is it something that should be easily coordinated by the conductor?
2) How should the parts be w
Read more…Are there any timpanists on this forum? I'm reviewing the timpani part for a piece I'm working on, and I'm having doubts about whether it's either impossible to perform, or requires too many retunings or too many drums, etc.. I googled around for mor
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Writing bass solo in the middle of orchestral piece.
Showed it to a bass player who said it was unplayable. Not fast but goes up to written D5 (sounding as D4).
Admittedly he was an experienced but non-professional player.
I've seen parts by
Read more…Hi. I was wondering if anyone has thoughts on the use of open strings; I suppose this discussion applies mostly to live performance, since digital orchestrations can be manipulated easier after the fact. I get the sense that playing higher open strin
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