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Post by Matt on May 24, 2005 9:44:34 GMT
I've decided I'm gonna compose something for an orchestra - no idea what yet though...however I'm not entirely sure of every instrument in an orchestra, what has 1sts and 2nds and stuff (like violins) or the ranges of each instrument. Pouvez-vous aider? Ta!
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Post by ~*~Ruth~*~ on May 24, 2005 14:28:31 GMT
are you feeling ok??  lol! i can help with the string section:violin 1 and 2, viola, cello and double bass (sometimes split into bass 1 and bass 2) and sometimes harp. |
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Post by Matt on May 24, 2005 15:13:32 GMT
...arranged, from left to right...harp, 1st violins, 2nd violins, violas, celli and double basses...? And they're all at the front. And they're's hundreds of them...especially violins...
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Post by Chimpyang on May 24, 2005 15:35:28 GMT
If you need any help with a harmony..i can help with any second violin or viola parts, although being a second violinist it is nice to sometimes have the tune if possible.
Have you also considered using something like FinaleNotepad or Sibelius? They're really good at handling scores and making individual parts. But you need a good soundcard to hear every "voice" though.
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Post by Matt on May 24, 2005 15:46:25 GMT
Thanks to modern technology (<cough> Limewire <cough>) I have Sibelius...
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Post by Chimpyang on May 24, 2005 15:51:44 GMT
Ah...mine was due to a small tech called Bit Torrent.........which version is it...if it's 3 i can have a look at it when you get some things done.
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Post by izzy on May 24, 2005 17:14:35 GMT
Yeah and clarinets always have really boring parts! Give the w/w something exciting!
And don't write any of the clarinet stuff so that when it's transposed it's got 4 sharps/flats or more. It gets a pain in the backside to play!
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Post by Matt on May 24, 2005 18:43:40 GMT
Chimpyang: It's 3 - it may be a while before it's 'done' but I'm sure it'll need some serious refining! izzy: I was considering E Major, just to pi$$ off stupid transposing instruments...C# major for the Eb instruments, F# major for the Bb instruments and B major for the G instruments...maybe not, eh? And the woodwinds'll have a decent part, I promise - as will second violin...
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Post by Chimpyang on May 24, 2005 20:24:24 GMT
Well, soon as you hit on a good melody we can suggest some harmonising parts, problem is getting the great and unforgettable melody.  |
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Post by Matt on May 25, 2005 10:31:37 GMT
In practical terms what's the highest note on a violin?
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Post by ~*~Ruth~*~ on May 25, 2005 15:38:36 GMT
umm if you want it to sound nice you should only go up to G 4 ledger lines above the stave but it can go higher-the highest i've played is D above that but that's only in scales and it doesn't sound nice!
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Post by Chimpyang on May 25, 2005 15:41:09 GMT
Depends on the skill of the orchestra who plays it......i'd say you can stretch to a D...
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Post by izzy on May 25, 2005 19:55:13 GMT
F# maj! absolute hell! That's like alternate fingerings for the alternative fingerings!
I feel for whoever plays it!
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Post by Matt on May 26, 2005 14:53:10 GMT
Nah...it'll be a mid-flat key signature - F minor's my current choice, though it may change...G minor for clarinets, not too bad, eh?
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Post by izzy on May 27, 2005 6:20:52 GMT
That'd be nice!
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lol!