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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@José Espírito Santo Thanks for sharing! You've got some interesting harmonies going on in the arpeggiation exercise; i like that descending line going from g-f-e at the beginning of each measure!…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Stephen Holland Wow, i think combining your "licks" with this "classical" approach to composition would result in some really interesting stuff. Let's hear it!
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric I think you now need to write a theme and variations for it! We will be talking about form this coming monday for week 3. Youve already got your theme written, now to write some variations!
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@Marti Luz Great! When it comes to grouping notes, you want to be sure (to the best of your ability) to show where you want your accents in the measure to occur,…
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@Roni Glaser Yes! the voicing of chords to get certain sonorities, balancing different aspects of the harmonies while still accommodating the instrument.
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@Roni Glaser Yes, I am speaking about Bachian the type of implied polyphony :D and you hit the nail on the head with the "guitar cliche's" observation.…
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@Marti Luz Hey! Which notation program are you using? :D
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Re: Week 1 - Prepare // Mar 22nd
@Randy Nice work! You really nailed this exercise perfectly :) looking forward to what you come up with on week 2's thread!
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Re: Week 1 - Prepare // Mar 22nd
@Jack Stewart yup, still love it! Such a cool idea :)
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric well, I DO like the result! I think it needs a contrasting section in the middle OR just some type of variation so that it doesn't sound too playful if that's not your intent.…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Emma this is AMAZING! These ideas are already enough material for a medium to long length piece! I am grinning and dancing so much listening to your ideas!! just WOW! Safe travels,…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric Nice! I think the next step here is to think of some other harmonies to outline with your melody other than tonic (in this case E minor) and the dominant (B).…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Stephen Holland nice work! and I loved your metaphor with the RNA concepts, it makes so much sense! You've got some great materials going there, maybe start playing with rhythmic motives next too,…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Ron Yes!!! Perfect! You got some nifty tricks up your sleeve. How would you describe the character of this excerpt? I think it's a great start for an idea! More please, keep going!
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU FOR THIS! On top of spaghetti is still one of my favorite songs from childhood to sing at inappropriate volumes in public.…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric charming with a twist of sophistication and intellect, indeed. just like Sor! Well done :)
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Eric I admire your ability to examine your process and articulate what is or isn't happening, it's a great trait for a creator! I don't find this idea "predictable" honestly,…
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Ron I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Keep us updated on your progress, please!! :)
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Roni Glaser yes! I'm hoping that soon we can all be composition nerds speaking a whole new language together soon
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Thomas also, it reminds me somewhat of the old Irish tunes, what were your influences?
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Re: Week 2: Develop // Mar 29th
@Thomas some really solid structural work is at play here, well done! The contour of your piece is interesting and well balanced. Can't wait to hear more!
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Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION Thread: Click Here to Have a Conversation!
@Roni Glaser This is a great discussion, I hope more people start considering these things and maybe weigh in a bit, too! Here are some of my suggestions/solutions:…
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Re: Week 1 - Prepare // Mar 22nd
@Stephen Holland love it!
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Re: Week 1 - Prepare // Mar 22nd
@Jack Stewart Wow! I definitely enjoyed this one. That bass-line is great! Keep working with this one, it's too cool of an idea to let go of.. and remember: Keep it simple!…
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