A while ago I put together a pretty hefty article on the string section instruments.
It covers pretty much everything you need to know to be better prepared to write for strings - whether real or sampled - including the numbers you’d expect to see, how they’re built and create sound.
I also explain almost every articulation I could think of - and even got a violinist to demonstrate each technique so that you can see / hear it in action
Hopefully some of you will find it helpful! And maybe you’ll discover some new techniques that you can add to your compositions.
Wow, this is awesome Jonathan!
This is the most extensive guide on orchestral strings I have ever seen. Thank you so much for writing and creating this, and for sharing it with the composer community!
Great! Thanks Carlo, so glad you found it helpful
It took ages to put together - sorting out the timings for all of those YouTube videos was a nightmare haha!
I can imaginate it ahha, I’m translating it in italian with the support of my books too (English book )., but it’s very hard, I’m still in the Violin ahahhaha. I have to find the time for all the things I have to do.