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Subject: voicing string sections
Original Message Date: 27-Mar-02 @ 04:10 AM - voicing string sections
second I did a string part over three octaves and liked what I came up with but I just dont really know what theory I am using and want to be better at visualizing it rather than using the ear alone. It's so much trial and error that way. I am refering to the mellow style of layered string sections heard in most sound track scores. I am using fifths and thirds. I create a low part first to harmonize with the bassline, then layer a high melody type string that leads down to the low section. Then I do the middle creating the counter melody. But i get lost along the way somtimes.
Anyone good at classical theory know some guidlines to follow to get a tighter piece that doesn't leave me hanging sometimes with a wrong cadence or feel. I know this is general, but I took theory and we worked on voicing vocals to the nearest note in the direction away from the bass, so I know there are probably rules and guide lines to help make it a little clearer cognatively and less experimental for me. Unfortunatly i never took classes past theory 1. I am thinking of returning.
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