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20th Century Orchestral Writing
Introduction
Pre-Course Info
How to get most out of this course
The essence of music (7:09)
Idiomatic writing and originality (5:13)
Chapter 1: Variations on a theme
Diatonic variations: Part 1 (11:54)
Diatonic variations: Part 2 (12:01)
Variations using modes (11:25)
Non diatonic variations: Part 1 (12:37)
Non diatonic variations: Part 2 (12:40)
Extensions and upper structures (13:25)
Voice leading and triadic harmony (14:17)
Creative voice leading and extended harmony (7:56)
Modulations: Part 1 (11:48)
Quiz (7:53)
Modulations: Part 2 (7:53)
Transitions and build-ups (9:50)
Structuring variations (13:14)
Chapter 2: Let's write a simple theme
Sketching a simple idea (13:52)
Ground rules for orchestrating a sketch (5:56)
Orchestrating a sketch: Part 1 (19:49)
Orchestrating a sketch: Part 2 (20:26)
Orchestrating a sketch: Part 3 (21:49)
Alternative ways to orchestrate a sketch (12:56)
Composing for sections (11:49)
Sketching using a concept / Creating a 3 part sketch (13:36)
Planting the core of your orchestration in a sketch (11:43)
Chapter 3: Orchestration techniques
Doubling in unison (20:12)
Doubling in octave (15:32)
Rhythmical Textures (13:51)
Chordal Textures (21:17)
Scalar Textures (13:07)
Runs (12:11)
Counterpoint (11:24)
Chapter 4: Essential styles
Heroic theme - Harmony (15:02)
Heroic theme - Orchestration (16:06)
Romantic theme - Harmony (9:29)
Romantic theme - Orchestration (11:01)
Mystery theme - Harmony (6:13)
Mystery theme - Orchestration (15:42)
Family theme - Harmony (8:43)
Family theme - Orchestration (9:28)
Family theme - Alternative orchestration (4:51)
Chapter 5: Complex cue breakdown
General advice when sketching complex ideas (12:45)
Structure walkthrough (9:21)
Harmony walkthrough (27:55)
Orchestration walkthrough - Part 1 (23:18)
Orchestration walkthrough - Part 2 (23:20)
Orchestration walkthrough - Part 3 (16:34)
Conclusion
Thank you and best of luck to you! (1:05)
Student Discounts
Family theme - Alternative orchestration
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