The Development of the Orchestra
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Have a little read: ... Lucy Burbridge The Development of the Orchestra The Baroque orchestra was a typically a string group. It used around 12 players, divided into first violins, second violins, violas and the bass parts - cellos and double basses. This was often supported by an instrument that could fill in the chords such as harpsichord or organ. Sometimes the conductor would even conduct the orchestra whilst playing the harpsichord from a figured bass line. Occasionally instruments such as oboe and bassoon were used, and sometimes flutes (used at times instead of oboes), recorders and horns were added. During this time trumpets and timpani were inseparable, and these were added if the music was ceremonial. Trumpets and horns at this time had no valves and so could only play a limited series of notes. As music moved into the classical period the string section remained the centre of the orchestra but the woodwind section grew to become
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