New Resources (including tracks)
- Basic textures for String Quartet and Orchestra – 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)
- 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
- 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
