Sounds and Scores: Practical Guide to Professional Orchestration

A practical guide to professional guide to professional orchestration featuring recorded musical examples performed by Henry Mancini. Included in the book are sections on the woodwinds, brass, the rhythm section and the string section. A recording is included to follow along with the printed scores.

CONTENIDO:

Foreword

1. The Essentials

2. The Saxophones

3. The Woodwinds
The Piccolo
The C Flute
The Alto Flute
The Bass Flute
The Clarinet
The Bass Clarinet
The Oboe
The English Horn
The Bassoon
The Woodwind Ensemble

4. The Brass
The Trumpet
The Trombones
The French Horn
The Tuba
The Brass Ensemble
The Brass Mutes
The Brass and Saxophone Ensemble

5. Show and Act Music

6. The Rhythm Section
The Piano
The Celesta
The Guitar
The Bass Guitar
The String Bass
The Drums
The Timpani
The Vibraphone
The Marimba
The Xylophone
The Bells
The Harp

7. Latin Instruments and Rhythms

8. The Combo

9. The String Section

10. Conclusion