How to compose for Strings

For musicians native to pop & rock, writing for traditionally classical instruments like strings can be intimidating! So today I hope to demystify how the violin and similar stringed instruments work and how you can write for them!

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0:00 Introduction
0:39 the 4 instruments & their ranges
1:56 The sound of Orchestra
3:55 How to write for a string section
7:24 the Viola & the Alto clef
8:21 the Violins
8:55 Homophony
10:00 Voice leading
11:00 String Quartet
12:00 Techniques
13:30 Conclusion