Folks,
Further to the 'other' thread about storage and backups, I've decided to initiate a long-term 'rip and save' of my CDs to my PC with removable back-up - all the other options, on reflection, need too much planning or documenting or technical awareness or money.
However, before I start in earnest, I want to have a set of standard PC folders, per composer (only using the ones required per composer) that reflect the various genres of music (e.g. symphony, concerto). Effectively, I consider my collection of CDs to be in the sequence composer/genre/work/track, although I use my cross-reference index to keep track of works for example, under a CD of another composer.
So, if that is a reasonable view, I want to organise my rips/back-up along those lines. As it corresponds to how I've indexed my music, it also allows, if necessary, a check that the folder(s) contain what the index says they should!
In consequence , my thoughts at suggesting a set of folders that would encompass all classical music types I'm aware of are below. If the greater experience of UC members can suggest either omissions or a better approach, I would love to hear before I start.
My suggested set of folders is (unfortunately the indentation was lost when I copied it!):
Categories of Music
1 with voice(s)
• unaccompanied
o secular
o sacred
• with orchestra
o stage works (opera & musicals)
o melodrama (i.e. spoken)
o choral
o soloist
• with other accompaniment
o lieder
o other
2 Orchestral (excl. 1 above)
• ballet
• featured soloist(s)
o concertos
o concert pieces
o concertante works and similar
• other multi-movement works
o symphonies
o suites
o film scores
• single movement works
o overtures
o preludes
o tone poems etc.
3 Chamber Works (3 or more instruments)
• Trios
• Quartets
• etc. to
• Nonet
4 Instrumental (1 or 2 instruments)
• Solo instrument (e.g. piano sonata)
• Two instruments (e.g. cello sonata)
5 Other Ensembles (excl. 3 above)
• Band
o wind
o brass
• Other (if /as required)
Sorry if this is a bit of a long post!
Best wishes
Richard
Further to the 'other' thread about storage and backups, I've decided to initiate a long-term 'rip and save' of my CDs to my PC with removable back-up - all the other options, on reflection, need too much planning or documenting or technical awareness or money.
However, before I start in earnest, I want to have a set of standard PC folders, per composer (only using the ones required per composer) that reflect the various genres of music (e.g. symphony, concerto). Effectively, I consider my collection of CDs to be in the sequence composer/genre/work/track, although I use my cross-reference index to keep track of works for example, under a CD of another composer.
So, if that is a reasonable view, I want to organise my rips/back-up along those lines. As it corresponds to how I've indexed my music, it also allows, if necessary, a check that the folder(s) contain what the index says they should!
In consequence , my thoughts at suggesting a set of folders that would encompass all classical music types I'm aware of are below. If the greater experience of UC members can suggest either omissions or a better approach, I would love to hear before I start.
My suggested set of folders is (unfortunately the indentation was lost when I copied it!):
Categories of Music
1 with voice(s)
• unaccompanied
o secular
o sacred
• with orchestra
o stage works (opera & musicals)
o melodrama (i.e. spoken)
o choral
o soloist
• with other accompaniment
o lieder
o other
2 Orchestral (excl. 1 above)
• ballet
• featured soloist(s)
o concertos
o concert pieces
o concertante works and similar
• other multi-movement works
o symphonies
o suites
o film scores
• single movement works
o overtures
o preludes
o tone poems etc.
3 Chamber Works (3 or more instruments)
• Trios
• Quartets
• etc. to
• Nonet
4 Instrumental (1 or 2 instruments)
• Solo instrument (e.g. piano sonata)
• Two instruments (e.g. cello sonata)
5 Other Ensembles (excl. 3 above)
• Band
o wind
o brass
• Other (if /as required)
Sorry if this is a bit of a long post!
Best wishes
Richard