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New Resources (including tracks)
- Basic textures for String Quartet and Orchestra (SQ Models 1-12) – some simple but effective quartet and orchestral textures to use as inspiration for composing (these are the basic ones suggested as part of a method for composing a Classical theme)
- Taking inspiration from Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven (texture, cadence and modulation ideas to steal) NOTE – when you are in the document, right click on the YouTube link to open it in a new tab so you can still have the main PDF open.
- Full scores of String Quartets referenced in above notes for further inspiration: Beethoven Op 18 No 1 / Beethoven Op 18 No 3 / Beethoven Op. 59 No 1 / Haydn Op 17 Quartets (all six)/ Mozart Quartet No, 18 / Mozart Quartet No. 19 / Mozart Quartet No. 22
- Minuet Textures
- Comprehensive guide to writing for string instruments, including summary of main techniques (further orchestral Examples can be found here)
- Writing for Piano
Older resources (without tracks)
- Basic string Quartet Textures (mostly duplicated in the new resource above)
- List of Orchestral influences (this is a union list of examples, some of which are explained more fully on Moodle)
- Links to notes on orchestral instruments (ranges etc.)
- Percussion basics