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How does swapping parts affect an arrangement
So, thinking about a typical arrangement structure, from what I know, is built from bass parts to effectively soprano ones. So within a group of instruments, let's say trumpets, you could have 4th ...
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Do composers arrange an entire score without parallel perfect intervals or is this only when you have few voices and need them to all be independent?
In harmony class one is taught not to use parallel perfect intervals as it undermines the independence of the voices. I have come to completely understand this and see why it is so important but when ...
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When orchestrating, is it ok to double the melody in a middle voice?
If I have, say, a trumpet and a tenor saxophone (among a larger ensemble), and the trumpet is leading the melody in a semi-high register. Can I double it in the middle register, with the saxophone, ...
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What should I know before stepping into orchestral/ fantasy music composition? [closed]
I have completed grade 7 in music theory (Trinity College London syllabus). Due to certain unavoidable circumstances, I have to self-study music hereafter. My passion is to become an independent music ...
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How can I learn orchestration for songs (rather than for movies)? [closed]
I'm looking for tips and guidelines to learn orchestration for music (not a recommendation for a specific product or anything like that).
I'm talking about songs or performances that were completely ...
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Process of melody line to orchestral music [closed]
I have a one-note melody song, like a simple folk song. I want to arrange a somewhat simple orchestral piece out of it.
I do play piano and I'll be able to change it to a somewhat interesting piano ...
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Match voice and different instruments in a composition [closed]
I'm trying to learn how to compose music. This is what I know so far:
Music theory
How to play simple songs made by others on the piano
How to use various DAWs
How to come up with lyrics that sound ...
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How to smoothly change between vastly different melodies [closed]
I'm starting a Concerto(Piano) and all of the problems I have come across are A: regarding the orchestration(this is my first orchestral piece) and B: the 2 subjects of the first sonata movement are ...
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Do first violins go first even in repeating parts
During a feedback session on one of my compositions I was told that the first violins always get the first/more/better/complex notes and themes than the second violins. Even if it means that you would ...
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Is there a place to get scoreless film clips to practice with? [closed]
I have written a lot of pieces that I feel would fit nicely for a film or commercial and I would like to practice doing some scoring for films. Rather than filming myself, is there a website made for ...
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Should I have the time signature change from 4/4 to 2/4 or from 2/2 to 2/4?
So, I am composing another piece that involves time signature switching. I'm starting with the piano solo improvisation that I recorded and I'm thinking of expanding it from solo piano to orchestra. ...
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What authors have tried to compare a wide variety of styles, specifically with regards to orchestration?
I have never found a guide to orchestration which systematically discusses differences in the theory behind the orchestration/composition choices with regards to different typical stylistic genres, ...
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Is there a certain way to voice chords for an orchestration?
I am new to composing, and I am working on a piece for an orchestra. Currently, I am working on the string section. I have four parts so far (violin, viola, cello, double bass). I am considering ...
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What is the techniques used at the beginning of "Victory" by Two Steps From Hell?
Apart from the drums and piano at the beginning of this piece, there is some kind of string arrangement happening. I'm not sure what technique is being used, it is also used in several of their other ...
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Orchestral Composition Process
I'm trying to find out about the process of composing for the multiple instruments in an orchestra.
Do you just write on the piano for all the instruments and then present the finished piece to the ...
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