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Old Mar 30 2008, 6:02 AM
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I want to begin this review with the word 'hmmm', which is never good news. You clearly have musical sense and a commendable desire to compose, but I think it might benefit you to go and listen to some minuets before attempting your own. It's perfectly acceptable to write a minuet that isn't traditional , but only once you have a clear understanding of what comprises one in the first place.

You might perhaps consider calling it something like 'Tempo di Minuetto' if you just want the tempo. . . . or 'Forma di Minuetto' if you just want the structure. But I think you'd find it more satisfying to write something that people would identify on hearing.
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