There are ten chapters in this 208 page book. It comes with a CD that contains fifty-one musical examples taken from the book. It is designed for musicians, composers, arrangers, and classes in orchestration and arranging.

CONTENTS

Part 1. Overview of Arranging Principles
Preface
Introduction: Arranging Principles
Harmonics and Overtones
Doubling of Notes
Clarity of Design and Motion
Balance and Tone Color
A Brief Historical Survey of Orchestration
Summary
Assignments

Part 2. One and Two-Part Writing
One-Part Writing
Writing for Two Parts
Motion Types
Seven Methods for Achieving
Variety with Two Parts

Summary
Assignments
Appendix A: Solutions to Assignments
Appendix B: Scores for Study
Appendix C: Instrument Ranges
Appendix D: Bibliography
Index