December 23, 200718 yr I have a question. Being a beginning composer, I'm still rather unaware of each instruments' ranges. If anyone has a chart/link to a website/etc. that says what the extreme and effective ranges of each instrument are it would be very helpful. I'm just talking about instruments common to orchestras and concert bands, no really exotic instruments (as I'm not even completely comfortable writing for common ones quite yet). Oh, one more thing. In terms of writing for percussion, how do you notate different types of hits and such (timp rolls, snare rolls, cymbal swells, straight hits, etc.)? Thanks!
December 24, 200718 yr how exotic? :huh: QC outlined the standard woodwinds in this masterclass: http://www.youngcomposers.com/forum/orchestration-part-1-theory-woodwinds-10362.html
December 24, 200718 yr :huh: Google.....I know it's extremely complex, but once you learn how to use it, it's pretty useful... 8notes.com Instrument Ranges Tutorial Dolmetsch Online - Music Theory Online - Musical Instrument Ranges & Names Ranges of orchestral instruments Jazz Orchestra & Big Band Arranging - Instrument ranges for Jazz Orchestra ^^^ Took 7 seconds. :whistling:
December 25, 200718 yr :huh: Google.....I know it's extremely complex, but once you learn how to use it, it's pretty useful...8notes.com Instrument Ranges Tutorial Dolmetsch Online - Music Theory Online - Musical Instrument Ranges & Names Ranges of orchestral instruments Jazz Orchestra & Big Band Arranging - Instrument ranges for Jazz Orchestra ^^^ Took 7 seconds. :whistling: Hehe, don't be too hard on the youngling :laugh:
December 25, 200718 yr Oh that's easy, I'd advise you buy "The complete idiots guide to music composition" it has instrument ranges, chord configuration, a bit of music theory, activities exercises, everything you need to successfully start composing. If you cannot get this book, I'd advise you to research the instrument on my beloved en.wikipedia.org. Sincerely, Sir Violinist1
December 25, 200718 yr You could also check this out.... we're growing. :thumbsup: http://www.youngcomposers.com/articles/Instruments
August 21, 200817 yr This site helped me out a lot even if they are for professional players. You still get an idea of what each instrument is capable of... Range
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