Introduction | Subject 4.1 | ODESSA I

Study of Counterpoint and Strata

Subject 4.1 is from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6. mov. i, mm. 305-313. The goal was to study orchestration strata as contrapuntal layers.

  • Example A is the harmony only: Horns, Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Oboes (m. 309-311), Clarinets in A (m.309-311), Viola, Cello, Contrabass.

  • Example B is the contrechant only: Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, add Viola, Cello at m.309

  • Example C is the melody only: Flute, Violin I & II, add oboe (m. 311), add clarinet (m. 312).

  • Example D is the original orchestration

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