Sounds and Scores : A Practical Guide to Professional Orchestration
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (991 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0898986672 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Incomparable insights into the unique techniques of a modern musical genius. Fabulous old 1960's volume, received, startlingly, in like-new condition. Some have complained here that the musical tips within are "too much in a 1960's, Mancini style". Wull.umm.YEAH? As they would be, and that's the beauty of the book, as Mancini was a superlative pop/jazz arranger, and any modern arranger does well to learn what stylish magic he was able to create with different voicings and sonorities. Th. The Keys to Mancini's Music Dave Nelson OK, People, listen up! This IS NOT a text book on elementary arranging or on music theory. This is a totally outstanding instruction manual on how and why Mancini wrote and arranged HIS music so the reader could understand his methods. This book assumes you have studied music and elementary arranging, and know how to play an instrument and put spots on charts. If you have listened to Mancini's work and want to . It was excellent then, and has not diminished any in years I bought this book to replace my original, purchased in college for a music arranging class. It was excellent then, and has not diminished any in years since. Henry Mancini was a master composer/arranger, from whom I will probably never stop learning. I am only sorry I never had the chance to meet him in person.
Included in the book are sections on the woodwinds, brass, the rhythm section, and the string section. A practical guide to professional orchestration featuring recorded musical examples performed by Henry Mancini. A recording is included to follow along with the printed scores.