Arranger

Write for a horn section! In this book, you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments,...

This acclaimed text reveals the writing secrets of jazz greats Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico, and Bob Brookmeyer! It presents detailed examinations of 8 of their best charts by analyzing voicings, melodic...

Add dimension and interest to your music. This essential, core material is for anyone who arranges jazz standards or writes original jazz compositions. This book will help you craft melodies, counterm...

Create arrangements with texture and style with this complete guide to arranging for large horn sections! Now, for the first time, learn the same jazz ensemble arranging techniques taught by renowned...

Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analysed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelso...

The definitive study of arranging by America's premiere composer, arranger and conductor. A 'must' for every musician interested in a greater understanding of arranging. Includes chapters on instrumen...

This book not only concentrates on those styles which have travelled successfully around the globe, but also on styles which have not yet been explored outside of Brazil.Styles originated in the East...

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. The fundamental principles of modern orchestration, the study of tonal resonance and orchestral combination. Uses musical examples from his own works.

Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teach...

Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves, and proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through p...

The definitive text used for the time-honored Chord Scales course at Berklee College of Music, this book concentrates on scoring for every possible ensemble combination and teaches performers and arra...

Écrit par un compositeur de renom dont les œuvres ont été interprétées par les plus grands orchestres du monde, The Study of Orchestration est le seul texte qui explore les caractéristiques des instru...

This book evolved from 40 years of teaching jazz composition and arranging plus 50 years of personal writing experience in the professional field. It is, therefore, a comprehensive study, covering pre...

Anleitung zum Arrangieren für Chor, mit CD, enth. 50 Beispiele

Ein Lernprogramm mit CD-ROM (mit zahlreichen Arbeitsbögen) 214 Seiten mit Notenbeispielen; kartoniert Christoph Wünsch erläutert die zentralen Satztechniken und zeigt Schritt für Schritt ihre Struktur...

Ein Hand- und Lehrbuch in 13 Teilen

This text is a complete examination of all aspects of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides students with a logical, progress...

Arrangieren für Bass und Schlagzeug, Jazz-Harmonik, freie Improvisation, Tonreihen, Vocal Effects u.v.m. Discusses trends in jazz, pop, and 'modern classical' techniques as well as new scales, chords,...

Cecil Forsyth describes 57 instruments, tracing their origins, development and status at the beginning of World War I. He discusses the evolution of each instrument and players' impressions of what th...

Arranging for the Concert Band and the separately available workbook are intended to introduce students to basic techniques of arranging for the concert band. Arranging can be divided into two separat...

Ce cours d'arrangement jazz guide le lecteur, pas à pas, de la base aux méthodes d'écriture les plus avancées et les plus complexes. L'intention n'est jamais de présenter des règles concrètes sans exp...

Learn the fundamental techniques behind today's hit songs, with easy-to-follow exercises so you can immediately apply these tools to your own songs. Quit wrestling with writer's block, and learn to ma...

A comprehensive text that covers the characteristics and ranges of each instrument in the stage band; analyzing and arranging many musical styles, voice leading, passing chords, modulations, intros, e...

Techniques d'orchestration, volume 1, s'adresse à tous les musiciens qui souhaitent étudier l'écriture orchestrale et qui s'intéressent aux techniques permettant de transcrire pour orchestre une parti...

Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies, strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniq...