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One of the great classical orchestrators provides fundamentals of tonal resonance, progression of parts, voice and orchestra, tutti effects and much more. 330 pgs. of musical excerpts. 489 pgs. 6 1/2 x 9.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Rimsky-Korsakov's Principles of Brilliance,
This review is from: Principles of Orchestration (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)
I think this book is absolutely fantastic! It makes you think about things that are obvious to the extent you ignore them, normally. It has charts on all the instruments, and on the charts he further develops by saying which part of the instrument is best for what type of tone. For example, with an Oboe, the lower part has a much more dark, rich and nasal sound, but the higher up you go it becomes more piercing. Although these seem like simple concepts, when put in context Rimsky Korsakov's book is incredibly well written. Do bare in mind not all of it is his own work, it is pieces of his own work, completed by a friend of his.
Nonetheless this is a brilliant book, a must have for anyone wanting to study a bit of orchestration! PS. It's such an easy read, unlike some books that are just complexed English with one actual meaning! >.<
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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More of Historical Interest,
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This review is from: Principles of Orchestration (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)
I've just read through this book and looked at quite a few of the musical examples. I managed to get through three years of music college (composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London) and nearly forty years as a professional musician since without its benefit. It was still interesting although I don't think I learned anything particularly new.
A beginner at orchestration will definitely need something more modern as RK was writing about very different orchestras and instrumental techniques from those of today but perhaps its greatest value is in the wealth of orchestral examples in the second part which writers of some experience will be able to mine for ideas.
8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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A good book to learn the style of Korsakov,
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This review is from: Principles of Orchestration (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)
After reading this book, i rather enjoyed it.. Its really nice to have basic instruction with examples taken from Korsakov's own works.. Good book, though a bit old in the style of orchestration. A good one to learn the Old Style of this composer
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