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Instrumentation and Orchestration Paperback – 1 May 1997

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An accessible and complete introduction to writing and scoring music for each instrument of the orchestra. Clear explanations, vivid descriptions of various instruments, expert advice, and numerous musical examples to maximize the student's understanding of concepts being presented. A valuable resource and reference for students in their future professional endeavors, this text maximizes its usefulness beyond the classroom.
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    0534251870
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0534251871
  3. Edition
    2
  4. Publisher
    Wadsworth ISE
  5. Publication date
    1 May 1997
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 3.02 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    528 pages
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The Basics: Preparing Scores and Parts. PART I: THE SCORE. PART II: THE PARTS. 1. Instrumentation: The Orchestral Strings. 2. Instrumentation: The Woodwinds. 3. Instrumentation: The Brasses. 4. Instrumentation: The Percussion. 5. Instrumentation: Other Instruments. 6. Instrumentation: The Voice. 7. Orchestration: Scoring Musical Elements. 8. Orchestration: Scoring for Various Ensembles. 9. Orchestration: Techniques of Transcribing. 10. Orchestration: Techniques of Arranging. Organizing Resources. Judging the Work. Final Thoughts. Appendixes. Bibliography. Index.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wadsworth ISE; 2 edition (1 May 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0534251870
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0534251871
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 3.02 x 25.4 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 77

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crocodile
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have
Reviewed in Italy on 16 December 2014
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Amazing books. Must have!
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Martin Freidlitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2014
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When looking through the contents of the book I first thought that it seemed a bit brief in general, not as many pages on every subject as one would expect. This proved to be because of Blatter's ability to express things (clearly) with few words. This also makes it particulary good as a reference (as partly intended). It's also about music, not genre, which I find adequate.
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Reviewed in Germany on 26 July 2013
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It is fantastic book for composers, students, orchestrators and all others who need in one book knowledge base for music instruments and orchestration.
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Robert M. Freedman
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of its kind
Reviewed in the United States on 5 November 2006
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I have been a professional arranger/orchestrator for nearly fifty years. My copy of the first edition of this book, which I obtained in 1982, is well worn from constant use because it is the best source of accurate information about the widest variety of instruments.

Alfred Blatter understood what an orchestrator wants and needs to know about the capabilities and limitations of the instrumental forces. For students, this book provides reliable data on which they can build a useful and dependable knowledge base. For experienced writers, it is a superb source of reminders as well as information about some instruments for which one may not have previously encountered.

The book's fingering charts have often helped me make decisions about how a tricky passage could be made more comfortable for the players. Information about accessible ranges for student performers vs. those of professionals has also been of immense value to me.

In short, this book is an excellent reference work.
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Christine Bendorf
5.0 out of 5 stars Practically new and very detailed!
Reviewed in the United States on 16 September 2015
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I purchased a used copy of this, but it looks pretty much new- which is great! My package arrived a lot earlier than expected. It arrived less than a week of ordering it although my order said it could be 1-3 weeks. Prior to getting this book, I was using The Technique of Orchestration by Kent Kennan and Donald Grantham. I appreciate the fact that the Blatter goes a little more in depth especially in the section about voice (which is a plus considering I am a vocalist). This review is mostly based on a first glance at this book, but it looks like it will be a great resource!
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