How do you write symphonic music?
10 Composer Tips for writing Orchestral Music
- First create a piano reduction.
- Nothing is more important than the musical motif (melody, main idea) and the bass line.
- In the orchestra the strings are often the most iconic part.
- Horns are easier than you think.
- Less is most definitely more.
- Hybrid elements.
How can I make my music more intense?
Differences in sound are a good way to create surprise and intensity—the greater the difference between the two sounds, the louder or more intense the second sound will feel, or vice-versa. You could have section or certain sounds in your song that are quieter for a moment and then get louder.
What are the most epic pieces of classical music ever written?
Big pieces, big orchestras, big sounds, big everything. These are the most epic pieces of classical music ever written. And we think we’ve found some. Here we go…
What is Mozart’s most famous piece of music?
Less commonly known as Serenade number 13 in G major, this piece of late-middle period Mozart is perhaps the best known of anything he composed. It has been adapted and used in many different forms and films and remains one of the most popular pieces to play by amateur and professional musicians.
What would happen if all classical music were soft and quiet?
If all classical music were soft, quiet, and relaxing, orchestra life would be pretty boring especially for the percussion and brass sections. Forte would be a rare dynamic. Fortissimo an impossibility. And audiences would be very hard to come by – unless, of course, they were trying to catch some zzz’s.
What are some of the best classical concertos ever written?
A deeply lyrical work that is in many ways quite symphonic in structure and melodically richly expressive. The opening of the concerto with the cello solo is probably one of the most well-known beginnings of any concerto ever written. 2. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: W.A Mozart