The film shows you what is going on....but the music tells you what to feel?
Bernard Hermann - composed music for Alfred Hitchcock
What is Film
Scoring?
A film score is a broad term
referring to the music in a film which
is generally categorically separated
from songs used within a film. The term film
score is frequently synonymous with film
soundtrack, though a soundtrack may
also include the songs used in the film while the score does
not. A score is sometimes written
specifically to accompany a film,
but may also be compiled from previously
written musical
compositions.
Music in film consists of small segements and phrases that change with the scenes on the screen
A musical phrase consists of
elements of music that produce
tension and relaxation.
Brass
Instruments
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone,
Euphonium, Tuba.
The use of these instruments represent
power, strength, courage, etc
String
Instruments:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. The use of these instruments
can represent sorrow, passion, power, reflection,
remorse, etc
Woodwind
Instruments
Flute,
Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone.
The use of
these instruments can represent the same along the lines
of the string instruments. But remember there are always
exceptions
Percussion Instruments: Drums (All kinds) Drum Set,
Percussion Accessories. The use of these instruments is
different from the above. Mostly percussion is used to
accent action scenes, war scenes, etc.
Electronic
Instruments:
Guitars,
Keyboards, etc: These instruments can be used in Science
Fiction movies, sometimes Horror, Movies about the
future. Again there are always exceptions to any rule. Ex. 300
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