MIDI fader controllers for orchestral sample libraries ideally have at least four, consecutive, side-by-side faders that can be pushed up and down easily, and importantly, in tandem, so that you can control multiple performance aspects of your library’s instruments all at once. These would be expression (i.e. volume), dynamics, vibrato, and library specific applications. Extra faders beyond these core 3 …
How to Make an Orchestral Sample Library Sound Real
So how do you make and orchestral sample library sound real and authentic? Today’s MIDI, DAW, plug-in effects, and sample library technology has advanced to the point it’s getting a lot harder to tell what’s an actual orchestral recording, and what’s a meticulously programed MIDI orchestra. Below lies my research notes in figuring out just how in the heck to …
How is a Clarinet Transposed?
A B flat clarinet is transposed a major second above the notes the composer wishes the listener to hear. An A clarinet is transposed a minor third above the composer’s intended notes. And the E flat clarinet is transposed down a minor third from the composer’s intentions. For the convenience of the player, you should also add the equivalent of …
Best Computer for Orchestral Composing
So what’s the best computer for orchestral composing? The short answer is that it is one which has at least 3GHz+ of base speed on the CPU, at least 64GB of RAM that talks to the motherboard via DDR5, has multiple M.2/NVMe SSD connections on the motherboard, has at least 2TB of space on one SSD drive for modern orchestral …
How to Translate Piano Music to Clarinet
So how do you translate piano music to the clarinet? In order to transpose music written for a C instrument such as the piano, to the standard B-flat clarinet, you need to re-write the part a major second up. Then for the convenience of the clarinet player, add the equivalent of two sharps to the original key signature from the …
3 Neo-Romantic Symphonies of the 21st Century
Have you been craving newly minted neo-romantic symphonies written in the last few years? Those that have an old world sound but have yet to be worn in like the war horse symphonies of such time period? You’ve come to the right shop. Related: If you’re also into new romantic chamber works, we have you covered in that respect as …
Clarinet & Piano Music – New 21st Century Romantic Music
New romantic clarinet and piano music, written in the 21st century. Composer Andrew Feazelle writes music influenced by the early 20th century British school of music. Hints of Bax, Finzi, Vaughan Williams, and Walton can be found in his music. Feazelle played the clarinet earlier in life. If you’re also interested in chamber works featuring the clarinet, such as a …
21st century chamber music – romantic works by Andrew Feazelle
Here is a list of 21st century chamber music works that are romantic or neo-romantic in nature, and are not too technically difficult. These works come from the feazelle catalog, which focuses on works for the following instruments: piano, harp, guitar, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, bassoon, and trumpet. Feazelle is influenced by early 20th century composers from the UK …
Classical Music vs Pop Music
There are distinct differences between classical music, a general term for art music that utilizes mostly Western, old-world acoustic instruments, and pop music. Knowing these differences may make you a better listener. In this article, references to pop music refer to what would generally be found on the US top-40 hits list. Classical music vs pop music regarding the elements …
Tips on Using a Chamber Ensemble for Film Music
Thinking about using a chamber ensemble for film music? It’s been quite some years since I’ve written any music for film. And most of what I did write got played at a local party/festival then promptly filed on a shelve! Indeed the last thing I attempted to score was for my own entertainment: some random climate change NASA video I …