Technique of Orchestration

<p><em>The Technique of Orchestration</em> Seventh Edition is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration offering a concise straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices this seventh edition features:</p><ul> <li>Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra</li> <li>Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics</li> <li>Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms</li> <li>Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques</li> </ul><p>New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately) as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook <em>The Technique of Orchestration</em> Seventh Edition is an accessible essential all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.</p>