I'm a young composer (15 years old) and I've been playing the piano for at least seven years. I'm fairly good at it, considering I haven't had any official practical examinations. I am learning music theory, though.
I compose music for the piano, but I also want to learn how to compose for other instruments, building my way up to an entire orchestra. I want to be able to take advantage of the way the instruments sound, while also knowing what they are capable of.
I have several computer notation programs, a piano, an electric keyboard with different sounds, and an imagination to work with. I know that orchestration and instrumentation are the sorts of things you learn by doing them, but where do I begin learning? What sorts of things should I try to compose first (I am primarily interested in classical music, but I'm open-minded)? Are there websites with guides on this topic?
2007-03-06
17:02:51
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