The Technique of Orchestration

Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction /
• Chapter 2: The Strings /
• Chapter 3: The String Orchestra /
• Chapter 4: Bowing and Special Effects /
• Chapter 5: The Woodwinds /
• Chapter 6: The Woodwind Section /
• Chapter 7: The Horn /
• Chapter 8: The Trumpet, Trombone, and Tuba /
• Chapter 9: The Brass Section /
• Chapter 10: Scoring Chords for Each Section and for Orchestra /
• Chapter 11: Problems in Transcribing Piano Music /
• Chapter 12: Scoring for Woodwinds, Horns, and Strings /
• Chapter 13: The Percussion: Instruments of Definite Pitch /
• Chapter 14: The Percussion: Instruments of Indefinite Pitch /
• Chapter 15: The Harp, Celesta, and Piano /
• Chapter 16: Scoring for Full Orchestra /
• Chapter 17: Special Devices /
• Chapter 18: Infrequently Used Instruments /
• Chapter 19: Scoring for High School Orchestra /
• Chapter 20: Preparing Score and Parts /
• Chapter 21: Nonorchestral Instrumental Groups / 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 Range / Bibliography / Index