Piano Sketch
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Composition using Japanese koto
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Glover Apr 24, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I attempted to compose a traditional Japanese-style piece using a koto and my violin. You can hear it here:…Continue
New composition for the spring
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Stirling Apr 24, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
As the cherry blossoms wilted I composed this piece of music about ephemeral beauty. The recording quality and my playing isn't great but I'd appreciate any feedback about the composition.…Continue
Composition in reaction to the Japan disaster
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rudi [Rudolf Schmitt] Mar 31, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello, I basically composed and recorded this in a day. Unfortunately the recording quality isn't great, especially during the higher pitched sections. This piece is for piano and two violins. Any…Continue
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Hanako Ward posted a video露の命 Life Like a Dew Drop
Composed and performed by Hanako Ward 作曲・演奏：華子・ウォード All photos are from wikimedia commons, provided by Böhringer Friedrich.
Hanako Ward posted a video秋思 Autumn Melancholy
A piece I composed in the Japanese autumn for violin and koto. Composed and performed by Hanako Ward Video editing by Grant Woolard 作曲・演奏：華子・ウォード ビデオ編集：グラント・...
Hanako Ward posted a videoLast Harvest
A piece I composed accompanied by photos from a thatch harvest in Iya Valley on the island of Shikoku, Japan. Composed and performed by Hanako Ward Photograp...
Hanako Ward posted a videoPyongyang
A piece I composed to photographs from a trip I took to the Chosŏn Land in August 2009. Composed and performed by Hanako Ward Photography by Grant Woolard
Hanako Ward posted a video弘前 Hirosaki
Composed and performed by Hanako Ward Photography by Grant Woolard 作曲・演奏：華子・ウォード 写真撮影：倶蘭都・ウーラード
Hanako Ward posted a discussionComposition using Japanese koto
I attempted to compose a traditional Japanese-style piece using a koto and my violin. You can hear it here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBAOEmyH_RM&feature=channel_video_title I'm not an expert on Japanese music by any means and would appreciate any feedback or comments.Thanks,Hanako See More
Hanako Ward posted a videoKoto Sketch
A piece for koto and violin. Composed and performed by Hanako Ward Photography by Grant Woolard
Hanako Ward posted a discussionNew composition for the spring
As the cherry blossoms wilted I composed this piece of music about ephemeral beauty. The recording quality and my playing isn't great but I'd appreciate any feedback about the composition. Thanks. You can see/hear it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QqCNC9e5Oc HanakoSee More
Hanako Ward posted a video諸行無常 Transience
諸行無常 (Shogyou-mujou): the Japanese way of thinking that everything is transient. Composed and performed by Hanako Ward
Hanako Ward posted a discussion恐山 Osorezan - please critique
Hi,I composed a piece this weekend and would appreciate any feedback, especially regarding the tonality. Here it is:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7AYXyktC1Q&feature=channel_video_title Thanks,HanakoSee More
Hanako Ward posted a video恐山 Osorezan
恐山 (Osorezan) roughly translates as "Mountain of Fear". According to Japanese legend, it is the entrance to hell. Photography by Grant Woolard Composed and p...
Rudi [Rudolf Schmitt] replied to Hanako Ward's discussion Composition in reaction to the Japan disaster"Very soulful. I like how you work with the pentatonic scale. Thanks for sharing this! Rudi"
Hanako Ward posted a videoLost Japan
I composed a short piece to accompany scenes of the tragic 2011 Tohoku disaster in Japan.
Hanako Ward posted a discussionComposition in reaction to the Japan disaster
Hello, I basically composed and recorded this in a day. Unfortunately the recording quality isn't great, especially during the higher pitched sections. This piece is for piano and two violins. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfcOTYSEFAI&feature=channel_video_title HanakoSee More
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Small Ensemble
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- romantic period
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Japan
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- I live in the country side in Japan. Music is a hobby. At the moment I am learning how to play the tsugaru shamisen and the koto. I also play a little piano and violin. Recently have been wanting to get into doing composition.
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Piano Sketch
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春 (Spring)
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