How to Create an Orchestral Template
Improve your composing and orchestrating workflow by learning how to create an orchestral template.
Orchestration
I know it is one of those things that sounds like the dark arts in Harry Potter. But orchestration is a lot more straight forward and creative than you would think. Let me show you what I mean.
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13 Ways To Make Your Orchestra Sound Real
I know the problem you face. You’ve written a piece of music that uses orchestral samples, like strings samples for example, and it isn’t sounding anything like the Hollywood score you hoped it would… So, how do you make your orchestra sound real? I have listed 13 ways...
Violin Range: What Can It Really Do?
So you want to know what the Violin range is? Awesome. That’s why I wrote this article for you. I love the Violin because of its wide range of notes, dynamics, and expressions. I wanted to give you all the information you need on this beautiful instrument that is...
What Is Articulation In Music?
Frequently used throughout written music, articulation is an important part of pronouncing the specific tone and duration of each individual note that is played. But what exactly is articulation, and how important is it? What Is Articulation? The easiest way to explain what articulation really is, at least in terms...
The string family explained in 7 easy points
The string family is also made up of four different instruments; Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. Violin being the smallest and Double Bass being the largest. The Harp and Guitars are also considered to be part of the string family. The string family is the largest family in the...