How to Write for String Orchestra

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The string section is one of the most misunderstood sections of the orchestra. This video seeks to tackle the subject from the practical perspective of a composer active in the professional orchestral world. The first section deals with the basic principles of the string orchestra. The second section is a tutorial showing one possible way to arrange Chopin's Preludes, Op. 28, No. 9 for string orchestra, keeping in mind Chopin's original sonic palette.

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:28 Numbers
01:49 Seating
02:43 Pairs
03:19 Divisi
03:45 Lessons
04:15 Chopin’s Preludes, Op. 28, No. 9
04:56 Tutorial
05:02 Setup
06:45 Melody
08:00 Slurs
09:27 Expression text
09:52 Bass
12:22 Inner voices
14:03 Transposition
14:53 Contrabass C-extension
15:21 Viola
18:04 Violins II
22:06 Result

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