Writing Music for Television and Radio Commercials (and more): A Manual for Composers and Students

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142 !!Chapter 6


Example 6-47 Tenor 1 range.

Tenor 2


Range:Parts are written in the treble clef and sound one octave lower than
where they are written. The lowest written note is A, below middle C, and
the highest written note is A, above the treble clef. Some singers can sing
higher or lower (see example 6-48).


Example 6-48 Tenor 2 range.

Bass 1 (Baritone)


Range:Parts are written in the bass clef and sound where they are written.
The lowest written note is F, below the bass clef, and the highest written
note is F, above the bass clef. Some singers can sing higher or lower (see
example 6-49).


Example 6-49 Bass 1 range.

Bass 2


Range:Parts are written in the bass clef and sound where they are written.
The lowest written note is C, below the bass clef, and the highest written
note is E-flat, above the bass clef. Some singers can sing higher or lower
(see example 6-50).


Conclusion


Arranging and orchestration provide the colors for the composer/
arranger. Arrangers must be careful not to ‘‘overarrange.’’ When a part is

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