Rabson, Mimi
Arranging for Strings [With Access Code]
- ISBN 13:
- 9780876391860
- author:
- Rabson, Mimi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berklee Press Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 30.23 x 22.86 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, Instruction & Study, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Learn to harness the power of strings in your music with this comprehensive guide. From creating romantic chord pads to crafting powerful grooves, Mimi Rabson shares time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings.
Discover how to write authentic string parts for various styles, find ideas to take your sound forward, and explore the intricacies of bowing and articulation approaches. With detailed explanations and online audio examples, you'll learn how to make your music stand out with the drama and depth that well-informed string writing can bring.
This book covers essential topics such as tunings, range, and timbres for each instrument, characteristic articulations, and string-section arranging techniques. You'll also learn about mic, recording, and live sound techniques to capture the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments.