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What is it called when we assign musical ideas to different instruments?
Also called “instrumentation”, orchestration is the assignment of different instruments to play the different parts (e.g., melody, bassline, etc.) of a musical work.
How do you make a virtual choir?
The basic steps would be:
- Send your students guide tracks to play along with.
- Ask each student to record their part – audio only – while listening to the guide track (making sure headphones are on when they record)
- Have the students send you the audio file they’ve recorded.
Is it true that orchestration is always done by the conductor?
Orchestration is always done by the conductor. Orchestration is the combination of a conductor’s musical ideas with the composer’s musical ideas. Composers choose instrument combinations when orchestrating a piece. Which of the following does NOT describe a musical motive?
How to choose the right orchestral instruments for your music?
A vocal track may need the more intimate sound of smaller chamber orchestra. As a general rule when it comes to the orchestral weight and force, brass and percussion are the strongest, followed by the strings, then the woodwind.
What virtual musical instruments are available online?
Our online musical instruments include the virtual guitar, virtual piano, virtual drums, virtual bongos and the virtual pan flute. To play a musical instrument online please click on an instrument below: We hope you enjoy playing our virtual musical instruments online!
What is music orchestration and why is it important?
With music orchestration, the musical substance remains essentially unchanged, but the melodic lines are given different voices. Sounds simple? Actually, one of the main difficulties with orchestration is also one of its greatest advantages: you’re writing for real musicians playing real instruments, and they have limitations.
Why are violas so popular in orchestral music?
The violas – and sometimes the 2 nd violins – are often seen as the “engine room” of the orchestra, providing strong forward movement with repeated notes and rhythms. They work well under vocals, but they can also add lush richness to the melody line.