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"FYI, the scrolling video of the trumpet concerto was an intermediate version before I translated it into Dorico, so it has a number of empty staves. They aren't in the final score."
I've posted some of my frustrations with learning Dorico before, but I just set my first string quartet in it. It isn't long, so it basically took me 3 days to come up with a satisfactory setting. The piece is from 1987, although I've made some…
"A quick method to check, since you play guitar iirc, is to tune it to the right intervals and then fret the shapes yourself. If they're awkward to you, they will be to the string player. Fifths, for example, are very playable. Outside that, there…"
6 months into my composing journey, I've finally attempted a short allegro movement for the first time. Is it normal that it's SO much more work than a slower piece?It's the opening to my 5th String Quintet, and includes also includes double stops…
"Hi Ivor, you make a valid point. Thanks a lot for listening and for commenting.
Best Wishes,
Saul"
Best Wishes,
Saul"
"Thank you, Ivor, for your appreciation - I am glad that it speaks to you ... :-) "
"no telly allowed where I was for Xmas but the first thing watched when getting back was "Servant of the People" (Sluga naroda) which reminded me Zelensky actually used to be really funny. My composer hat will probably remain on the stand until I get…"
"This is something you're very good at, Gerd. Need I say more?
Most pleasant to listen to.
All the best, Ivor"
Most pleasant to listen to.
All the best, Ivor"
"Nice piece, Saul, easy to listen to. I know we agreed not to review each other's work but I had time to spare. You also know my disdain for 'tonal' even if I fall into it myself at times.
It would have been nicer if the second part was in a…"
It would have been nicer if the second part was in a…"
"Thank you, David, for listening and your comment. You seem to have felt the mood. It isn't one of my "usual" moods personally but it actually leaves me empty when I listen to it. Frankly, I'm surprised it worked out at all which is more than I can…"
"Many thanks for your comment and listening. Yes, the Locrian and like Mennin I put triads on each other the notes which accounts for the "major" sounding cadences VI-II in this mode.
I'm still fond of Mennin's work. If anyone tempted me toward…"
I'm still fond of Mennin's work. If anyone tempted me toward…"
"I had actually thought about the VSL solo voices when on sale as they're certainly better than their substandard choirs but I'm still reluctant to get anything which doesn't sing free text (with one small exception). VSL seem to offer the option of…"
"The Beatles. They were very popular when I was a teenager. I can't remember this song, so I can't tell if your arrangement stayed true to the original. Perhaps that's not what you're aiming for. It sounds a bit eerie and somewhat contemporary. A bit…"
"How did you get the vsl problem resolved. I've just bought their solo voices and didn't realise you couldn't use them offline without paying an extra 50 quid for special usb ilok thing that's probably very easy to lose… what were the problems…"
" That sounds like a nice bit of Christmas fun. I also like the one you shared with David (less Christmassy but perhaps a better piece). I'd love to hear some of your free counterpoint if you're willing to share - sounds very interesting.
I have…"
I have…"
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