Orchestration Techniques : Writing for Strings

About this course

Let's face it: most string parts suck.When it comes to writing for strings, most composers, producers, and songwriters just copy & paste their chord sequence from the piano, join the notes together, stick it on an "Orchestral Strings" patch and call it a string part.They're too scared to try anything else.But it doesn't have to be that way!What if you could write amazing string parts? And what if I told you that you don't have to follow a rulebook?Orchestrating for strings doesn't mean that you need a PhD in music theory. It simply means that you need to learn how to better use your ears.In this orchestration masterclass I'm going to show you exactly how to write better string parts.You can learn to create exciting, interesting, and creative string parts, simply by learning:The types and ranges of each string instrumentThe articulations and techniques that you can useHow to take a simple melody and turn it into a string partWhat to do when you need to transform a chord sequence into a string partWhich instruments work with the string sectionHow to weave your string parts into a songThe best part? All that, and much more is included in this orchestration masterclass.Who's My Teacher?I'm Jonny Armandary, film composer and founder of soundtrack.academy.I've written hundreds of pieces with string sections - some on virtual instruments, some for real orchestras. I also used to teach arranging and composition at one of the UK's leading music conservatoires.My experience means that I can show you exactly