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Originally Posted by MonkeysAteMe
Thank you for your comments.
I will go and add more dynamic variation. Was the melodic/harmonic material also monotonous, or was it mainly dynamics?
Ron, there is no cello because the ensemble I play in is 2 violins and viola.
Thank you again.
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That's cool that you have an ensemble you play with. I just love the cello.
I think you have the makings here of a nice piece, but I think you have worked the piece too much. Cutting it down some would help alot.
Most of the quartets that I have seen have almost constantly changing dynamics. Not only overall volume, but individual as well. In most successfull quartets/trios, the instrument that is the loudest is always changing as well.
I saw The Talich String quartet not long ago and what made them so good was the attention the paid tto the dynamics. If you ever get a chance to see them go. They are great. They are from Czechoslovakia, and if you can get any of their recordings, that would help as well.
Hope this helps, cause I really think this could be a great piece.
Ron