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Classical Music Composers
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Notation Solutions
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Folk Music, Its "Etymology" and Its Uses
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Folk Music, Its "Etymology" and Its Uses
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Folk Music, Its "Etymology" and Its Uses
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrik Ohlsson Dec. 23, 2008.
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It does not happen to me very often, but it does. A melody just fly's into my head, and from there I start composing music. While composing, this idea just keeps on coming, as If i'm pulling an endless spaghetti from the plate. I just love it, when…
The string on a violin resonates stronger when you play on an open string. The finger muffles the string a tiny bit, since skin absorbs sound far better than hard wood.
I played folk music in an ensemble once and the string section were noticeably l…
Probably because A minor and C major is more commonly used in all music, and is therefore not as foreign as C minor to the common ear. I patch it together like this: Foreign/Uncommon key = Shock/Excitement. Common key = Familiar/Safe. This ultimatel…
This will however be compromised when composing for an ensemble or orchestra. It's hard to compose so that every instrument sounds at it's best all the time.
How about the fact that certain instruments resonate (have more natural overtones) in certain keys, so that it does affect the timbre in an absolute sense.
For example a guitar piece in E minor will always sound better than one in Bb minor because…
I do think most composers tend to favorize certain keys. But if it's because a certain key sounds better than another. That's hard to prove, it's really up to personal taste and musical background.
I would think that implementation of equal tempered tuning since the 18th century would largely eliminate such a view of tonality.. Is E major "brighter" than G major? Not if the relationships between the notes of the scale are all equalized. I tend…
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles, Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Classical
- Is music your main income source?
- Yes!
- Where do you live?
- Auburndale
- About Me:
- Im a 15 year old obsessed with all facets of music. I compose every style and genre... some examples may be found at my website.
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/c5guitarist557
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Comment Wall (15 comments)
- At 8:59am on December 20, 2009,
Harpsichordal said… - Hello Britt. I'm just catching up with of few of my friends here on Composers Forum. I wonder how you are doing now. I imagine you are maturing as a student and composer. It would be great to hear any new work. I really enjoyed our collaboration. I have now begun to experiment with world music and I am really enjoying it. A much less structured approach in which I tend to improvise from my keyboard. Keep making great music!
- At 7:11pm on September 27, 2008,
Per-Erik Rosqvist said… - Hello Britt. It's late here, though I'm tired I thought i'd listen to your music. Many styles, but I think I can find something similar, but unique in all... This on a quick listen.
I'll end with saying it is interesting and that I will come back, to leave a better comment than I am able to now. The string quintets are both also good.
The last, quite different genre.
Good!
Keep it up!
btw thanks for the constructive comment on Contemplation...
bbl
- At 12:08am on September 5, 2008,
Stephen Barry said… - See I like that way of thinking, I like that...so you do some beats as well?
- At 6:23am on September 4, 2008,
Stephen Barry said…
- just a little over two years...I get put under the stern eye here since I sample a lot in my work...
- At 9:20pm on September 3, 2008,
Stephen Barry said…
- awesome! thanks. How long have you been composing?
- At 10:22pm on September 1, 2008,
Stephen Barry said…
- I cant add you on myspace unless you tell me your last name...
- At 10:15pm on September 1, 2008,
Stephen Barry said…
- yo Britt! Good to see another young one on this forum...your stuff is good!
- At 6:10pm on August 20, 2008,
MusicgalSD said… - Hello again, Britt! I have just started a new group entitled Young Composers and Beginners if you are interested. I can see that you are far from being a "beginner"--your work is exceptional for your age--but if you know any other members who would be interested in it, then please spread the word! Thanks for your consideration!
- At 7:09pm on August 19, 2008,
MusicgalSD said…
- Great work! I'm really happy to know that there other students my age with the same aspirations--I don't often find that at my own school. I would also like to compose for film as a professional, but currently, I have only written for string ensembles. I hope you will appreciate my invitation. :)
- At 5:48pm on August 16, 2008,
Terry Michael Huud said… - <<what should I do to get experience?>> Hey Britt. Gett o know some up and coming film directors for starters. Hang with the director types at school.
Cheers,
-Terry Michael Huud
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