Orchestrating Woodwind Textures
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- In this video, I demonstrate a process for creating woodwind textures when starting with just a melody. I feature the Berlin Woodwinds Bundle from Orchestral Tools.
0:00 Introduction
3:18 Melody & Form
6:37 Orchestrating a Flute Melody
7:29 Sketching the Accompaniment
8:33 Version 1
9:25 Version 2
10:25 Version 3
11:10 Versions 4-5
12:15 Completing Version 3
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The original melody is so beautiful and I’d think that if you were writing a full arrangement you’d have a lot more time to develop the ideas. I really think the minimalistic first version gives the beautiful alto flute the space it deserves. It gets swamped pretty quick. I play woodwinds and have played alto flute. It’s beautiful but not loud. Particularly in the middle and low register. Just like flutes it can cut above it’s written D above the stave but there it’s real flute range but in my opinion it’s better lol. It’s a thicker and richer texture. Not every flautist owns one. Pro orchestras yes. Also enjoy finding contra bass clarinets and bassoons. They sound great though. Thanks for explaining your process. Everyone writes different and seeing this helps me refine my process.
I'm not even interested in writing orchestral music (for now), but I somehow find your videos really fun and engaging to watch. Thanks a lot for making them!
That's great to hear, thanks for watching!
Wonderful... the composition and orchestration,... I congratulate you Maestro!
Thank you!
I love this process!
Excellent video! These are some of the most practical videos out there!
As for composition methods, I've found that having a "musical idea", in the Schoenbergian sense, and making the whole piece a derivation/development of said idea, has made things easier-- it will inevitably have a sort of gestalt cohesion, even if not on a surface level, musically speaking.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Version 5 is my favorite! Sounds like a very good tension builder. And you have the new contrabass clarinet in there? A real beast that refuses to be tamed imo. Endresult is very sophisticated and inspiring to explore the new colors in the updated bundle. Thanks!😊
Thanks so much! Version 5 is the one I'd probably continue if I had the time to expand further -- and yes, the OT contrabass clarinet is awesome!
Beautiful lesson!
Thanks!!
Great video Alex. As always it's really helpful to hear the thoughts behind the decisions you make and I appreciate seeing how you sketch things out as well.
Thanks, Steve! Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant! Regards, Joris
That’s very helpful 👍🏻 Thank you!)
You're welcome!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for this beautiful lesson Alex❤
Getting to understand the use of pitch collection in harmony instead of using chords. This is a nice perspective 🙌😄
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Have you switched to studio one?
I use it occasionally, but Cubase is still my main DAW. Are you using one of them?
Yes, I noticed your use of Studio One as well. It's the only DAW I use ... I find it easy to use & powerful. With every version it gets better and better.
@@AlexHeppelmannI use both too but leaning towards studio one lately