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The Technique of Orchestration

Name: The Technique of Orchestration (Prentice-Hall Music Series)
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13 b/w Photographs; Numerous Musical Examples (Illustrator)

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Designed primarily as a text for beginning orchestration courses, but includes material for advanced study and may serve as a reference. As in the earlier editions, the emphasis is on the practical fundamentals of orchestration. The Sixth Edition has been expanded and revised to reflect new developments in instruments and orchestral practice, and a new listening compact disc has been added that contains selected examples of orchestration.

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First published January 1, 1952

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Nathan

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May 14, 2007

Unfortunately, I use this book more than The Bible. It is not only a helpful reference, but with each edition, it details not only the capabilities of every instrument, but the explorations into the special effects that can be created by instruments. Plus, in the index, it has easy reference to instrument ranges, concert and "sounding" pitches, and even the range of a given instrument when played by a novice or an expert, making composition of middle school and high school band and orchestra music realistic. Hurray, Kent!