{"product_id":"the-technique-of-the-modern-orchestra-a-manual-of-practical-instrumentation-1906-9781169732681","title":"The Technique Of The Modern Orchestra: A Manual Of Practical Instrumentation (1906)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Charles-Marie Widor | Edward Suddard\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Technique Of The Modern Orchestra: A Manual Of Practical Instrumentation is a comprehensive guide to orchestration and instrumentation written by the French composer and organist, Charles-Marie Widor. Originally published in 1906, this book provides a detailed analysis of the various instruments that make up a modern orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboards. Widor offers practical advice on how to write for each instrument, providing detailed descriptions of their ranges, timbres, and playing techniques.In addition to discussing individual instruments, Widor also covers topics such as orchestral balance, dynamics, and texture. He provides examples of orchestral scores and suggests ways to achieve specific effects through the combination of instruments. The book also includes a section on conducting, offering guidance on how to lead an orchestra effectively.The Technique Of The Modern Orchestra is a valuable resource for composers, arrangers, and conductors, as well as music students and enthusiasts. Its detailed and practical approach to orchestration and instrumentation has made it a classic reference work that continues to be relevant to modern music-making.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47616164233367,"sku":"9781169732681","price":3909.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781169732681.webp?v=1775110759","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-technique-of-the-modern-orchestra-a-manual-of-practical-instrumentation-1906-9781169732681","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}