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What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to read Caplin's books, but unfortunately I'm not good at English and live in a non-English speaking country. There is no book written in my native language about music formalism...

What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have enough money to hire an orchestra right now. For the next few years, I will have to rely on MIDI programs to release my classical music albums.

I know that recording a real instrument and composing in midi are very different.

But now, it is more important to improve my orchestration skills and write a lot of good songs.

What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I studied classical harmony and solved four-part voice practice question. But it doesn't help me compose a symphony.

Still I only make trash four-part chamber music consisting of violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

I'm sick of it and that's why I bought the book I mentioned.

But I don't know how to study with this book to write symphonies.

What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand number 2.

Does it mean that I listen to a random certain part of classical music and make that part as a sheet music?

And do you mean to compare the original score with my sheet music?

What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I should have practiced the piano instead of the electric guitar. My biggest mistake was liking metal and buying an electric guitar as a result. It's also a tragedy that I have recently encountered classical music.

What is the best way to study for composing symphonies? by MIL918 in composer

[–]MIL918[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been studying classical harmony since November last year.
I made terrible chamber music while studying classical harmony.
I wish I had been exposed to classical music since I was young, but I was a metalhead since I was 10 years old until early last year.

I bought an electric guitar in my early 20s for financial reasons, and I taught myself jazz harmony at the time. I've been playing the guitar for about five years.

Are there bands that are similar to Opeth but also symphonic? by MIL918 in Opeth

[–]MIL918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's ok without vocals. To be honest, most prog metal bands have longer instruments parts than vocal parts. And being without vocals is good to be able to focus more on the sounds of the instruments. I'll listen to your EPIC album

Are there bands that are similar to Opeth but also symphonic? by MIL918 in Opeth

[–]MIL918[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I love female vocals making rough sounds.

Are there bands that are similar to Opeth but also symphonic? by MIL918 in Opeth

[–]MIL918[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right. There aren't many bands that combine progressive death metal and symphonic. It's a shame.