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    M
    M

    Hi,

    The manual simple speels out the articualtion name, velocity beakdown and how many alternation..

    Is there a good referrance to abit more discrption of the arculation, for " none orchetra educated " users.

  • BillB
    BillB

     Best if you get a music dictionary and become educated...

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  • PaulP
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    PaulP
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    Hi mazeka,

    Let me point you to another great ressource of knowledge, the Vienna Academy!

    Best,

    Paul

    Paul Kopf Head of Product Marketing, Social Media and Support
  • N
    N

    Mazeka, a couple of good references (the first is even inexpensive):

    1) Essential Dictionary of Orchestration by Black and Gerou

    The title is not exactly accurate, as the book is not about orchestration techniques, but about characteristics of each instrument used in an orchestra (and many others as well).  It gives ranges, tonal qualities of each part of the instrument's range, and many other helpful comments.  It is a great pocket sized reference.

    2) The Study of Orchestration by Adler.

    This book gets into the full details of the techniques of orchestration.  Kenan's book might be another option, as also might be the older work by Piston.  Others may have additional - or possibly better - suggestions.

    3) No title, but just a good general dictionary of musical terms.  A good one will explain what all the technical terms mean.
  • M
    M

    Thank you
  • C
    C
    I have to agree with the suggestion of Adler and Kennan. Personally I particularly enjoyed Kennan's method of showing one single simple 4-part piece orchestrated in different ways as you move through the whole orchestra. Any detailed orchestration text will also give you information about different playing techniques, which translates into "articulations" in VSL, and when you know how these sounds are produced you'll know how likely it is to hear it in a given context.
  • M
    M

    Any DVD version to watch ?