Technique of Orchestration, The: Pearson New International Edition

Contents

• 1. Introduction.
• 2. The Strings.
• 3. The String Orchestra.
• 4. Bowing and Special Effects.
• 5. The Woodwinds.
• 6. The Woodwind Section.
• 7. The Horn.
• 8. The Trumpet, Trombone, and Tuba.
• 9. The Brass Section.
• 10. Scoring Chords for Each Section and for Orchestra.
• 11. Problems in Transcribing Piano Music.
• 12. Scoring for Woodwinds, Horns, and Strings.
• 13. The Percussion: Instruments of Definite Pitch.
• 14. The Percussion: Instruments of Indefinite Pitch.
• 15. The Harp, Celesta, and Piano.
• 16. Scoring for Full Orchestra.
• 19. Scoring for High School Orchestra.
• 20. Writing Score and Parts.
• Appendix A: List of Foreign Names for Instruments and Orchestral Terms.
• Appendix B: Ranges of Instruments.
• Appendix C: Electronic Instruments.
• Appendix D: Vocal and Choral Ranges. Bibliography. Index.