Ryan Leach | How to Use Orchestral Percussion Like Star Wars @RyanLeach | Uploaded April 2022 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
How John Williams uses the percussion section of the orchestra in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
ðº How to Train Your Brass Section: youtu.be/A9nbWehBOfc
Writing orchestral percussion is a lot different from playing drums in a band. Rather than just lay down a beat, the number one thing John Williams and his orchestrator William Ross do with percussion is provide support. Wether that's supporting accents, transitions and form, bass parts, or melodic parts, the percussion section is always writing with an intentional purpose.
The percussion section is rich with colors and instruments, and the examples in this video include crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, snare drums, bass drums, triangle, timpani, celesta and glockenspiel.
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How John Williams uses the percussion section of the orchestra in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
ðº How to Train Your Brass Section: youtu.be/A9nbWehBOfc
Writing orchestral percussion is a lot different from playing drums in a band. Rather than just lay down a beat, the number one thing John Williams and his orchestrator William Ross do with percussion is provide support. Wether that's supporting accents, transitions and form, bass parts, or melodic parts, the percussion section is always writing with an intentional purpose.
The percussion section is rich with colors and instruments, and the examples in this video include crash cymbals, suspended cymbals, snare drums, bass drums, triangle, timpani, celesta and glockenspiel.
𥳠Check out my new course Pillars of Composition! tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
ð Learn how to compose music! â tinyurl.com/pillarsofcompositioncourse
ð§ Compose in the style of Harry Potter: tinyurl.com/magicmusiccourse
ð Study with me â ryanleach.com/lessons
ðŒ Early access, exclusive content and more on Patreon â patreon.com/ryanleach
ð« Join my newsletter for updates and more â tinyurl.com/ryanleachnewsletter
ð€ Come join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
ð Composing Competitions every 3 months! youtube.com/@composingcompetitions
_____________________________________
FOR MUSICIANS
ð¶ ScoreClub - tinyurl.com/scoreclubryan
*OUTSTANDING* composition courses including âOrchestrating the Lineâ which completely changed my approach to writing music.
Master the Score
ð» 20th Century Orchestral Writing - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_kdbj7w4q/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
ð Mixing Cinematic Music - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_krxyb085/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
ð¥ Hybrid Orchestral Composition and Sound - master-the-score.teachable.com/a/aff_wdltvt0m/external?affcode=827102_zlce6r1r
ð€ Syntorial - tinyurl.com/syntorialryan
The ABSOLUTE BEST way to learn how to use a synthesizer. It makes learning how to program a synth feel like a video game!
ð¹ Master the Score masterthescore.com
ðµ Sound Stripe tinyurl.com/soundstriperyan
Where I get my background music (awesome for YouTubers).
STAY IN TOUCH
ð€Come join us on DISCORD! discord.gg/YCpmQVepu9
ð Website â ryanleach.com
âïž email â ryanleachmusic at gmail.com
GEAR I USE EVERY DAY
ð¹ M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 geni.us/oTCT
ð¥ LG 34â UltraWide Monitors geni.us/dux3mE
âšïž Logitech MX Keys Keyboard geni.us/PkPvYs
ð²Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse geni.us/QKnLbJ
ð§ Apple AirPods Max geni.us/jzYq5
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PS: Some links may be affiliate links which I receive a small kickback at no extra cost to you.
