Instrumentation and Orchestration

by Alfred Blatter

An accessible and complete introduction to writing and scoring music for each instrument of the orchestra. Clear explanations, vivid descriptions of various instruments, expert advice, and numerous musical examples to maximize the student's understanding of concepts being presented. A valuable resource and reference for students in their future professional endeavors, this text maximizes its usefulness beyond the classroom.

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction

508 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Vasile · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book - highly recommended for reference and knowledge.

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A much better orchestration book than most. I found the instructional assignments to be really fun and helpful, PLUS it also talks about electronics which most don't.

[✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This will most definitely go in my references for life

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book, not conservative which is great. The trouble with reference books like this is that soon examples more specific to personal taste are required to advance development noticeably and the internet is now there for basics such as ranges etc. (bits of information i copy down on an instrument profile sheet anyway before composing). Good. But not worth forty-odd quid.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is pretty much my bible.