The Study of Orchestration

by Samuel Adler

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"Written by a renowned composer whose works have been performed by major orchestras around the world, The Study of Orchestration is the only text that explores the characteristics of orchestral instruments and shows students how a master composer approaches orchestration. The Fourth Edition invites students to experience the instruments through online audio and video recordings and now offers more coverage of writing for band"--… (more)

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Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz (Joles)
Joles: If you enjoyed Adler's work with orchestration, go back to his precursor and one of the first composers to write about orchestration, Hector Berlioz (Symphonie Fantastique, Harold in Italy).

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This book covers its topic thoroughly. I did not notice ant interesting stories embedded in the subject matter, so it is not exactly an exciting read, just the facts, but very detailed and organized coverage.

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billsearth | Apr 29, 2016 |

Another good resource, this textbook is easy to read and written by a true modern master, Samuel Adler. Adler is easy to read and doesn't try to go over his audience's head with language or theory. Study of Orchestration uses appropriate and accessible musical examples. One of the better Orchestration textbooks I have read! (

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Joles | Jun 3, 2008 |

The best text out there for Orchestration. I would caution that purchasing the CD's greatly enhances the experience, and that not having them will severely limit your learning. Simply put, you can't beat aural training- something a book can't give you. (

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