dylanfreed Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hi all, I am a new composer and need some answers if anyone can help. Basically, i have been writing on and off for years and its all very good and nice sounding (i use the Symphonic Orchestra sample library by Eastwest) but i am not sure if i am under and over using instrumentation. For example (and being completely honest) i dont exactly know how many notes each of the strings can play at once and what would be commonly used in scores. I have been writing with my 1st and 2nd violins playing only one note each, but i know they can do more. The strings is my main concern but again, with all the sections, i could do with knowing which instruments can play what. Is there anything online that is concise enough for a novice in orchestration or any good books. As i dont play any of these instruments i feel it is ridiculous writing any further, without knowing exactly where i stand. I also would love to know where i can look at scores online to see how other have done it....does anybody know anywhere. Otherwise its down the shops for me and as a young composer money isn't in abundance. If anyone can help or point me in any benficial direction i would gladly appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Ta-da! Principles of Orchestration On-line - northernsounds.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarDudar Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Thank you I need this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 No problem. Google is your friend. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanfreed Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Nice one man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Composer Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Dammit. I actually paid for that book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Dammit. I actually paid for that book. I paid for it even though I knew it was on there - handy to have it if ever I find myself lackng in internets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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