Instrumentation

Author: Mou Hong
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Publish Date: 1999-05-01
Features: Learning orchestration requires first mastering knowledge of Western instruments. This book does not provide a detailed explanation of instrumental techniques but briefly introduces them, partly due to space limitations and partly because there are already many technical books on instrumental techniques available for learners to reference. Learning orchestration is not enough just by reading a few books; it requires hands-on composition of numerous scores and frequent listening to actual band performances, as well as careful study and analysis of famous orchestral scores. Observing the treatment of each instrument and each voice will yield great benefits.