Arranging

When you see the "arranged by" attribution on a score, what did the arranger (typically) do?

I've been told several times that brass instruments prefer to play in keys with flats, rather than sharps. As a trumpet player myself, I cannot relate to this preference. E major is just as easy or... more

I know there is a quarter tone notation, but is there a symbol for music score that will simply say over/under pitch? I think quarter tone notation might be too strict/rigid in music arrangement... more

I can assume the BBBB can be divided into Baritone I & II and Bass 1 & II, but what about tenors (assuming they’re all tenors and not countertenors)? Is there another name or does it go... more

Can chord substitutions take place unrestrictedly without invalidating a progression?

I have re-discovered several of my old compositions from several years ago, and would now like to work on/finish them. Unfortunately, they are in MIDI format written in a very "un-arranged" manner,... more

I've been taking arranging and composing classes at the college I'm attending and I have recently been tasked with writing a piece for a string quartet. I would like to know in general, what should... more

When you see the "arranged by" attribution on a score, what did the arranger (typically) do?

Had this question on an exam and am wondering if I got it right. 

Hi! Just as a follow up question that I don't understand (and if someone could explain how this works)1) There are 2 red and 4 green identical marbles arranged in a line. How many different... more