hey guys i jsut thought i would ask a question in here than start a new thread as its kind of relevant, say when your composing and u have your chord progression how would u write out in midi your strings to give them that discoey funky string run kind of effect so rather than sampling i just want to write my own if anyones good at it making there own please let me know thanks
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Alright about that,where can I find some pieces in order to practice my hearing and btw does the articulation determine how realistic for instance a violin is,or it depend on which string do you play?
Right, that's what he's asking about. But since really learning to write for strings would most likely entail quite a bit of expensive tuition and time in a music school or studying composition with a private instructor, and our OP has already expressed his situation (short on cash, but not necessarily time), it sounds like the "school of hard-knocks" will be the mode of choice, at least for now. With that in mind, let's answer the OP's last few questions...
It won't matter "which string" you're playing, as you'll be playing or entering notes with a keyboard, pad controller, or mouse. What will matter is the range/register you play the part in (a realistic range of notes for that instrument).
As as you mentioned, articulation, or, how the notes are played, will also be very important to the goal of realism.
So what to listen to that will help guide you in the right direction? Anything with string parts, or string quartet or orchestral music. Watch YouTube videos that feature violins and violinists. Search for "A Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra," which I believe Band Coach has posted more than once. Watch how the bow is used, listen to how it sounds, listen to what they sound like when played with legato (long/flowing) or stacatto (short/choppy) notes, and listen the attack, sustain, and vibrato. Getting a handle on these things will get you a lot closer to your goals.
GJ
Hello everybody,I've been struggling to find realistic string sounds like these,how can I get or make strings like in this beat,thank you in advance!