Orchestra Hits

[tman2k]

Hello All,

This is my first post to the forum...I just bought GPO a couple of weeks ago, and am just starting to really get into it now...

Anyway, I have one quick question (I have searched the forum, but did not find anything). I am learning composing, so please be kind!

I am curious about orchestra hits...are they just a chord that is played by the entire orchestra? What instruments usually take part in a "hit"...is it all of them? Which instruments play which parts of the chord? Or, do I have it all wrong?

Thanks in advance!

Terry.

[Skysaw]

"Orchestra Hit" usually means a short, loud chord played by most, or all of an orchestra. It's often a major or minor chord, or even just unisons and octaves. Sometimes there might be a tiny diatonic run in flutes or violins leading up to a high note as well. All together, it's usually about a second in length.

There are no pre-programmed "hits" in GPO. You'll have to put together your own out of the individual instruments.

[tman2k]

Thanks! That helps me out quite a bit...I am a guitarist, just starting to learn my way around an orchestra! I figured that I would have to build the hits myself...I just wasn't sure exactly what they consisted of!

[tfishbein82]

I am a guitarist, just starting to learn my way around an orchestra!

http://northernsounds.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=77

Start at lesson 1 and take your time. It will be well worth the effort.