Publisher's Synopsis
""The Orchestra and How to Write for It: A Practical Guide"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Frederick Corder in 1896. The book is designed to help aspiring composers understand the intricacies of writing for an orchestra, including the different instruments and their ranges, the principles of orchestration, and the techniques of composition. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of orchestration, the characteristics of different instruments, the use of harmony and counterpoint, and the principles of orchestral form. The book is aimed at both amateur and professional composers, and is written in a clear and accessible style, with numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills. ""The Orchestra and How to Write for It"" remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in orchestration and composition, and has been widely used by composers, conductors, and music students for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
