Composer tips : 5 Steps to the Ultimate Orchestral Crescendo

Unlock the secrets to crafting a breathtaking orchestral crescendo in just 5 simple steps! One of the best composer tips for you! Starting with a piano reduction, I’ll guide you through layering the string orchestra, woodwinds, and brass to build towards an epic musical climax, all with sample libraries. Learn how to double melodies, harmonize accompaniments, and carefully add higher and lower octaves for maximum impact in your orchestrations. Using a beautiful chord progression and melody by Arnold Schoenberg, join me as I unveil step by step the art of creating a smooth and natural orchestral crescendo!

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For a full video of me orchestrating a piano piece for a larger orchestra :    • THE COMPLETE PROCESS : Orchestrating an Ex...  
Melody arrangement based on Verklärte Nacht by Arnold Schoenberg, See excerpt at minute 15:15 :    • Arnold Schoenberg - Verklärte Nacht (for s...  

my sample libraries in this video :
Kontakt sample libraries
Albion One from Spitfire audio

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is an orchestral crescendo?
1:05 Five steps explained
4:00 Piano reduction
5:00 Step 1 Strings
8:45 Step 2 Flute and Clarinet
11:34 Step 3 Oboe and Bassoon
14:00 Step 4 Horns and Double bass
16:59 Step 5 Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba
19:16 Full arrangement!

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