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Old Apr 18 2008, 10:28 PM
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it's a very interesting piece. My only question would be: Where is the melody? Im still listening to it now, and yes, I can hear this melody flying all over the stave, but when it comes to a section where the texture is thick, I struggle to hear what i should be listening to. Even in thick sections, you need to make sure that there is a leader in between all the contrapuntal harmonies and melodies, one that sticks out from the rest...even if it that leader role swaps between instruments...

I think the best way to do that, is dynamics....contrast them...and make sure they stick out...and are IN the piece haha. I just realised that there are no or hardly any dynamics throughout. Would make the piece even more exciting than it already is.

I love this type of harmony, tis cool.
Well done, and can't wait to hear more.


Oh wait, one more thing: Piece for String Quartet...When I see a title that says "String Quartet"...i instantly think 4 movements....Unless you are making more movements, 'Piece for String Quartet' would be a better title.

Im just being picky
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