Garritan
02-08-2007, 02:45 PM
INTERACTIVE
COMMON PROBLEMS IN ORCHESTRATION
by Professor Alan Belkin
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Lesson 1 - Transcribing a Piano Accompaniment
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Comments from Professor Belkin on Example No. 1B:
When most people think of orchestral strings, they don't think of the harp, but the harp is in fact a string instrument, and should be considered a relative of plucked (pizzicato) strings. The harp is a possible accompaniment for the oboe here.
However, there are several drawbacks:
the harp is less resonant than the piano (when the piano is played with pedal).
the harp is not at ease in very chromatic harmony: the numerous pedal changes become awkward, or even impossible, when there is too much chromaticism. (Of course a virtual harp, like the one in GPO, does not have this problem!)
being a somewhat special orchestral color, it is best not overused.
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The next lesson will be posted soon.
ŠAlan Belkin, 2006
COMMON PROBLEMS IN ORCHESTRATION
by Professor Alan Belkin
http://www.garritan.com/RK/Ch1_files/line-twist1.gif
Lesson 1 - Transcribing a Piano Accompaniment
http://garritan.com/RK/Ch1_files/line.gif
Click on Play Button below to Play from the Score
garritan.com/RK/Belkin/A2.html
Comments from Professor Belkin on Example No. 1B:
When most people think of orchestral strings, they don't think of the harp, but the harp is in fact a string instrument, and should be considered a relative of plucked (pizzicato) strings. The harp is a possible accompaniment for the oboe here.
However, there are several drawbacks:
the harp is less resonant than the piano (when the piano is played with pedal).
the harp is not at ease in very chromatic harmony: the numerous pedal changes become awkward, or even impossible, when there is too much chromaticism. (Of course a virtual harp, like the one in GPO, does not have this problem!)
being a somewhat special orchestral color, it is best not overused.
http://garritan.com/RK/Ch1_files/line.gif
The next lesson will be posted soon.
ŠAlan Belkin, 2006