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Old Apr 30 2006, 10:28 PM

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You are probably right about the same 2 chord usage and i'm sorry.
Please, don't be sorry. As I said, the peice is pleasant sounding. You simply need to start finding ways to spice it up. Look at all that music you have for inspiration. Find a piece in A minor and locate a harmonic device or chord that might help to take your piece somewhere else...

Then... Yes, STEAL IT! It's only a chord. There is absolutely nothing wrong with doing this. You are bound to incorporate it into your peice very differentely than the original composer, who may have very well stolen it from someone else! Look at it this way, You are only paying homage to the composer by quoting them for one instant. You are borrowing inspiration. Inevitably, it will open up horizons for you as you try to integrate it into your piece in your own unique way

Go for it!
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Old Apr 30 2006, 10:52 PM

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Thankyou Leightwing,

In the word of Igor Stravinsky, "A good composer does not imitate, he steals."
I'm going to do that, I really need to do things like that, or how else will I learn right?
Experience is a great teacher i guess.
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Old May 20 2006, 1:38 AM

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i think your piece sounds great.. it´s good to listen to criticisim but don´t let the critics change your view on your song.. after all it´s YOUR composition and if you felt good with it then be happy about it... composing is not a competition but a way of expressing yourself..
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Old May 21 2006, 5:45 PM

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haha, wow.
My oppinion is swayed EASILY when it comes to my music. i always want to make sure everyone else likes it. =\
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