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'''Grand Traité d’Instrumentation et d’Orchestration Modernes''', abbreviated in [[English language|English]] as the '''Treatise on Instrumentation''' (sometimes ''Treatise on Orchestration'') is a technical study of [[Western culture|Western]] [[musical instrument|musical instruments]], written by [[Hector Berlioz]]. It was first published in [[1844]] after being serialised in many parts prior to this date, and had a chapter added by Berlioz on [[conducting]] in [[1855]]. The text was later revised by [[Richard Strauss]] in [[1904]] to include more modern instruments. The book discusses the various technical aspects of instruments, such as chromatic range, tone quality, and limitations. An explanation of the role of particular instruments within the [[orchestra]] is also provided. The book also provides orchestral excerpts from [[classical music|classical]] [[scores]] to give examples of techniques discussed. These examples are often of works by Berlioz himself, while [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]], [[Richard Wagner|Wagner]], [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]], and [[Christoph Willibald Gluck|Gluck]] are also frequently cited.<ref>Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss, translated by Theodore Front, published by Edwin F. Kalmus, NY, NY 1948</ref>
'''Grand Traité d’Instrumentation et d’Orchestration Modernes''', abbreviated in [[English language|English]] as the '''Treatise on Instrumentation''' (sometimes ''Treatise on Orchestration'') is a technical study of [[Western culture|Western]] [[musical instrument]]s, written by [[Hector Berlioz]]. It was first published in [[1844]] after being serialised in many parts prior to this date, and had a chapter added by Berlioz on [[conducting]] in [[1855]]. The text was later revised by [[Richard Strauss]] in [[1904]] to include more modern instruments. The book discusses the various technical aspects of instruments, such as chromatic range, tone quality, and limitations. An explanation of the role of particular instruments within the [[orchestra]] is also provided. The book also provides orchestral excerpts from [[classical music|classical]] [[scores]] to give examples of techniques discussed. These examples are often of works by Berlioz himself, while [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]], [[Richard Wagner|Wagner]], [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]], and [[Christoph Willibald Gluck|Gluck]] are also frequently cited.<ref>Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss, translated by Theodore Front, published by Edwin F. Kalmus, NY, NY 1948</ref>


Many composers studied the work closely, such as [[Modest Mussorgsky|Mussorgsky]], [[Gustav Mahler|Mahler]], [[Richard Strauss|R. Strauss]], and [[Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov|Rimsky-Korsakov]].
Many composers studied the work closely, such as [[Modest Mussorgsky|Mussorgsky]], [[Gustav Mahler|Mahler]], [[Richard Strauss|R. Strauss]], and [[Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov|Rimsky-Korsakov]].
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*[[Bassoon]]
*[[Bassoon]]
*[[Tenoroon]] (Bassoon Quinte)
*[[Tenoroon]] (Bassoon Quinte)
*[[Clarinet|Clarinets]] (including Alto and Bass clarinets)
*[[Clarinet]]s (including Alto and Bass clarinets)
*[[Basset-horn]]
*[[Basset-horn]]
*[[Flute (Western concert)|Flute]] (alto flute)
*[[Flute (Western concert)|Flute]] (alto flute)
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*[[Trumpet]]
*[[Trumpet]]
*[[Cornet]]
*[[Cornet]]
*[[Trombone|Trombones]]
*[[Trombone]]s
*[[Tuba|Tubas]] (bass tuba)
*[[Tuba]]s (bass tuba)
*[[Bugle (instrument)|Bugle]]
*[[Bugle (instrument)|Bugle]]
*[[Key bugle]]
*[[Key bugle]]
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*[[Gong]]
*[[Gong]]
*[[Tambourine]]
*[[Tambourine]]
*[[Side drum]]
*[[Snare drum|side drum]]
*[[Tenor drum]]
*[[Tenor drum]]
*[[Triangle (instrument)|Triangle]]
*[[Triangle (instrument)|Triangle]]
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'''New instruments:'''<ref name="new">'''Note:''' this refers to new instruments as of ca. 1850.</ref>
'''New instruments:'''<ref name="new">'''Note:''' this refers to new instruments as of ca. 1850.</ref>
*[[Saxophone|Saxophones]]
*[[Saxophone]]s
*[[Saxhorn]]
*[[Saxhorn]]
*[[Saxotrombas]]
*[[Saxotrombas]]
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*[[Melodium organ]]
*[[Melodium organ]]
*[[Octobass]]
*[[Octobass]]
*[[Piano|Pianos]] and Melodiums with prolonged sounds
*[[Piano]]s and Melodiums with prolonged sounds


==Other topics discussed==
==Other topics discussed==
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==External links==
==External links==
[http://www.hberlioz.com/Scores/BerliozTreatise.html Excerpts from the ''Treatise on Instrumentation & Orchestration'']
* [http://www.hberlioz.com/Scores/BerliozTreatise.html Excerpts from the ''Treatise on Instrumentation & Orchestration'']
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* [http://imslp.org/wiki/Treatise_on_Instrumentation_%28Berlioz%2C_Louis_Hector%29 ''Treatise on Instrumentation & Orchestration'' complete, with additions by Richard Strauss, in English, on IMSLP.org]

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[http://imslp.org/wiki/Treatise_on_Instrumentation_%28Berlioz%2C_Louis_Hector%29 ''Treatise on Instrumentation & Orchestration'' complete, with additions by Richard Strauss, in English, on IMSLP.org]



[[Category:Music theory]]
[[Category:Music theory]]

Revision as of 00:23, 28 September 2008

Grand Traité d’Instrumentation et d’Orchestration Modernes, abbreviated in English as the Treatise on Instrumentation (sometimes Treatise on Orchestration) is a technical study of Western musical instruments, written by Hector Berlioz. It was first published in 1844 after being serialised in many parts prior to this date, and had a chapter added by Berlioz on conducting in 1855. The text was later revised by Richard Strauss in 1904 to include more modern instruments. The book discusses the various technical aspects of instruments, such as chromatic range, tone quality, and limitations. An explanation of the role of particular instruments within the orchestra is also provided. The book also provides orchestral excerpts from classical scores to give examples of techniques discussed. These examples are often of works by Berlioz himself, while Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven, and Gluck are also frequently cited.[1]

Many composers studied the work closely, such as Mussorgsky, Mahler, R. Strauss, and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Instruments discussed[2]

Strings:

Plucked strings:

Keyboards:

Wind instruments:

Brass instruments:

Voices: (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass etc.)

Percussion:

New instruments:[3]

Other topics discussed

The orchestra - an overview of how the orchestra functions as a whole, and its development throughout history.

On conducting - a brief discussion of conducting practices in Europe during Berlioz's day. It should be noted that Berlioz was also known as a great conductor in his time, in addition to a composer.

References

  1. ^ Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss, translated by Theodore Front, published by Edwin F. Kalmus, NY, NY 1948
  2. ^ Treatise on Instrumentation by Hector Berlioz and Richard Strauss, translated by Theodore Front, published by Edwin F. Kalmus, NY, NY 1948
  3. ^ Note: this refers to new instruments as of ca. 1850.
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