"I take it you are talking about the new piece modeled on the quartet - yes it is repetitive and I plan to revisit some of the exposition to spice it up. I’ve so far completed the development but I have become stuck on how and where to commence…"
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Sonata in B Flat for Keyboard
Started this discussion. Last reply by Markus Boyd May 17. 7 Replies 0 Likes
So, I have tried to do something different, and having done this in less than 4 hours I would recommend this as an exercise.Find a piece of music that you like, and essentially us the STRUCTURE as a…Continue
Some constructive help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Corelis Apr 25. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I have been working on a number of works, including this one which is intended to be the first movement of a quartet.I fear that I am over complicating things here, particularly with the…Continue
Duet for two Violins
Started this discussion. Last reply by Markus Boyd Apr 23. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I am in the midst of composing the third movement to this work. I have uploaded the first and second movement over the last day or so onto my soundcloud account.The andante I will revise at…Continue
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"A very Lovely gentle piece Markus. I always feel like a hypocrite when I make suggestions because I am a rank amateur. There are two places where the left hand felt too repetitive to me so when I looked at your score I can see that from 9-12 and…"
"I agree with Kjell, it sounds like Mozart, and on a good day at that. you may be on to something here. Actually, of course, composers have been doing this kind of thing foe centuries. It's a great way to get yourself going. The danger might be…"
"Thanks for comments. I am working on another exercise, this time a little more complex. I will finish this weekend and upload audio, but feel free to look at the PDF. This is modeled on JC Bach's Quartet in G Major, though I have deviated…"
"Although intended as an exercise it sounds like a completed work by an early Mozart or similar. It is very enjoyable and although easy listening it has its golden moments. Well done!"
"Love this! Awesome and fun exercise!"
"Sounds great Markus, that's a good exercise. You can stay in that framework or add in your own ideas when you fell like it.
Good work!"
Sonata in B Flat for Keyboard
So, I have tried to do something different, and having done this in less than 4 hours I would recommend this as an exercise.Find a piece of music that you like, and essentially us the STRUCTURE as a skeleton, while of course being sympathetic to the style and manner of your chosen work. The rationale with this exercise is that you need not worry about structure for it is already laid out for you. You only need to make the music.Here is the outlineAPrimary theme X2: I/IV followed by…See More
"Have you considered scoring the solo parts between string and woodwind instruments? It would offer contrast and perhaps aid differentiation and contrast between the solo parts.
There is much potential here I think it would help being able to…"
"Well there is certainly no shortage of ideas here! Your leaning towards formal structure is there, however it is not straightforward to follow. Though to be fair I have only listened twice. Another thing I will mention is that it is difficult to…"
"My experience from scores I've seen and calls for scores I've answered is that standard practice is to give the notation of transposed instruments in their standard transposed key. I've once or twice though been asked for a score…"
"I noted that it wasn't transposed and that's a habit I'm getting into, for better or worse - for the rough score at least, write it at concert pitch. Just easier when replaying it at a piano. It made your score easier to read…"
"Is this not a major key, though? Forgive me as I am not very well experienced with wind instrument transpositions - at this stage I am more focused on the music opposed to playability admittedly.. "
"Shouldn't you specify an A clarinet if you are going to go that low?
If a B clarinet is used it's going to end up being transposed to three sharps. I don't play clarinet, but my understanding is that B clarinet players find…"
"Yes thanks for your comments. Perhaps I just get bogged down in thought by the sheer amount notes and the harmonic revision needed in certain areas, coupled with the what appears to be a lack of direction. I must admit that I have limited experience…"
"Markus, it doesn't sound over-complicated to me. It bounds along with lightness and verve: thoroughly pleasant. The various ways you've developed the material easily held my interest to the extent I really didn't want to get…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Songs
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- Classical (18th century)
- Is music your main income source?
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- I have been composing in an 18th century style for almost 10 years. It is probably an unhealthy obsession but I nonetheless get much enjoyment out of it!
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Gav Brown said…
Welcome Markus!
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