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Tag: strings
in the context of referring to instruments as “string instruments”
4 Techniques for Creating Realistic Orchestral Strings
With great plugins and sample packs, creating lush orchestral textures digitally is easier than ever, but making it sound real remains a challenge.
The String Section – A Brief Context
In this quirky video, courtesy of our popular Mainstage course, Orchestration for Strings, composer and arranger…
Straight Outta Wakanda: How the “Black Panther” Score Fixed Marvel’s Music Problem
Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for the movie Black Panther. If you haven’t seen the movie,…
5 Compositional Elements That Define the Music of Ennio Morricone
Ennio “Maestro” Morricone is a composer as revered in the hearts of generations of Americans…
Dorothy Ashby Was One Fierce Lady Pioneer of Jazz Harp
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to…
Hear 9 Inspiring String Quartet Arrangements Written by Soundfly Students
Last fall, we debuted the first-ever session of our course Orchestration for Strings that included personalized support…
‘Double Basses, You Know What You Must Do’: Breaking Down Ben Folds’ 10-Minute Song
A little over a week ago, the Kennedy Center uploaded a video of a concert…
Orchestral MIDI String Libraries Compared
As a composer, finding that string library that can do everything you want can often feel like…
How Successful Musicians Practice: Songwriters & Composers
Welcome back to my four-part series of articles on How Successful Musicians Practice. If you’re just…