First Piano Solo ! (Etude)

Well, I call it an etude, because that how I intentially wrote it. I don't know if I'll ever really get around to playing it or not. I just really need to brush up hardcore, and I figured I'd start with a piece that is TOTALLY in C. No accidentals.

Well I ended up loving this. I don't use too many chords, but I really embrace the use of rhythm to get my message across. I do like that. But I am really starting to get a classical touch that I really enjoy. It's not over the top, but I think it's tasty at least. I'm still converting from contemporary mallet percussion to the music I truly love.

The overall piece is missing something...probaly chords. I didn't want to make it too complicated, because I've never actually written a piece for solo piano. Just kind of played with it a bit.

It ends with a very fast section that ritards real quick into half of the fast tempo, and makes a very nice ending. I worked real hard on that ending. I didn't really want to put the beging of the ritard at the measure I chose, but it only made sense logically, I didn't think people would get the message with my original idea.

This was my fourth or fifth revision of the course of two days. I like it alot, even though it's not complicated thing, it's still music and I enjoy it. But a piece is never truly finished in my opinion, and that's where I want all of the input possible.

Point out a single measure, overall concept, or a staccato mark you think should be put in place. I don't care, well more accurately, I DO CARE!

Well, I've blabbed enough.....(don't let the suspense get to you, you will defiantly be disapointed..

Listen, and enjoy. My untitled Piano Solo in C Major. (name suggestions would be appreciated as well!)

untilted Piano Etude in C - Putfile.com

(any discrepincies in the score will be cleared up promptly with a simple question, I didn't really intend on distributing the music, you know, but making it legible for me.)

((I really want any feedback, criticism, negative comments, flames, threats against my mother, ANYTHING! Please, that would be lovely!))

Originally Posted by Trickshot

Well, I call it an etude, because that how I intentially wrote it. I don't know if I'll ever really get around to playing it or not. I just really need to brush up hardcore, and I figured I'd start with a piece that is TOTALLY in C. No accidentals.

Well I ended up loving this. I don't use too many chords, but I really embrace the use of rhythm to get my message across. I do like that. But I am really starting to get a classical touch that I really enjoy. It's not over the top, but I think it's tasty at least. I'm still converting from contemporary mallet percussion to the music I truly love.

The overall piece is missing something...probaly chords. I didn't want to make it too complicated, because I've never actually written a piece for solo piano. Just kind of played with it a bit.

It ends with a very fast section that ritards real quick into half of the fast tempo, and makes a very nice ending. I worked real hard on that ending. I didn't really want to put the beging of the ritard at the measure I chose, but it only made sense logically, I didn't think people would get the message with my original idea.

This was my fourth or fifth revision of the course of two days. I like it alot, even though it's not complicated thing, it's still music and I enjoy it. But a piece is never truly finished in my opinion, and that's where I want all of the input possible.

Point out a single measure, overall concept, or a staccato mark you think should be put in place. I don't care, well more accurately, I DO CARE!

Well, I've blabbed enough.....(don't let the suspense get to you, you will defiantly be disapointed..

Listen, and enjoy. My untitled Piano Solo in C Major. (name suggestions would be appreciated as well!)

untilted Piano Etude in C - Putfile.com

(any discrepincies in the score will be cleared up promptly with a simple question, I didn't really intend on distributing the music, you know, but making it legible for me.)

((I really want any feedback, criticism, negative comments, flames, threats against my mother, ANYTHING! Please, that would be lovely!))

Simple but nice piece. Have you ever heard the nursery-rhyme song called "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?" (I think it's to do with Red Riding Hood).... it sounds similar to that song in some ways. I liked most of the tune, but I think the "coda" section which begins at bar 49 is a bit out of context with the rest of the piece - and having both hands play in unison doesn't sound that great IMO. Do you play piano?

Originally Posted by finrod

Simple but nice piece. Have you ever heard the nursery-rhyme song called "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?" (I think it's to do with Red Riding Hood).... it sounds similar to that song in some ways. I liked most of the tune, but I think the "coda" section which begins at bar 49 is a bit out of context with the rest of the piece - and having both hands play in unison doesn't sound that great IMO. Do you play piano?

Nope, sure don't. I originally made this piece as an etude for practice around the piano, but I got a little out of hand with the left hand..for my current skill level. (which is basically zero.)

And I'm really disappointed you didn't like the coda section. I thought it was the high point of the piece. I don't intend on changing it completely, but I know I can always do something better, or more relative to it. I respect your opinion whole heartily. I will defiantly take that into consideration.

After posting this I listened to it a few times, and a half of the unison parts I like, and half, I don't. Like the descending triplets in unison, I dig that, but there's a short little section were they play in unison and I don't feel as if it brings out either of the voices, just kind of blends them into one bland voice. I'm glad you mentioned that. (I should probaly take a peek at the score to be more specific.)

I've never heard that nursery rhyme, but I'll check it out lol.

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate them immensely.

And after listening to the ending rit. with some fresh ears, I find that it doesn't make quite as much since as it did on paper. The Coda starts at 160 and ritards quickly to 80. I originally had it to where the last two measures (not counting the down beat) where half time which made it 80. I thought it was too abrupt, but I think it honestly would have worked better. Any opinions on that?

This piece isn't exceptionally hard is it? I understand my lack of piano knowledge hurts me in one aspect, but I think it gives me somewhat of a fresh approach in another light.

But I'm rambling....once again, appreciate the feedback.

Originally Posted by Trickshot

Nope, sure don't. I originally made this piece as an etude for practice around the piano, but I got a little out of hand with the left hand..for my current skill level. (which is basically zero.)

And I'm really disappointed you didn't like the coda section. I thought it was the high point of the piece. I don't intend on changing it completely, but I know I can always do something better, or more relative to it. I respect your opinion whole heartily. I will defiantly take that into consideration.

After posting this I listened to it a few times, and a half of the unison parts I like, and half, I don't. Like the descending triplets in unison, I dig that, but there's a short little section were they play in unison and I don't feel as if it brings out either of the voices, just kind of blends them into one bland voice. I'm glad you mentioned that. (I should probaly take a peek at the score to be more specific.)


And after listening to the ending rit. with some fresh ears, I find that it doesn't make quite as much since as it did on paper. The Coda starts at 160 and ritards quickly to 80. I originally had it to where the last two measures (not counting the down beat) where half time which made it 80. I thought it was too abrupt, but I think it honestly would have worked better. Any opinions on that?

This piece isn't exceptionally hard is it? I understand my lack of piano knowledge hurts me in one aspect, but I think it gives me somewhat of a fresh approach in another light.

But I'm rambling....once again, appreciate the feedback.

It is pretty good considering you don't know how to play piano... and yes, it is very playable. If you had experience with playing piano I think perhaps you might have written it differently though (eg - without the unison parts).

For the coda, I would consider maybe using some chords, especially in the left hand. As for the ritardando, I think maybe you slow down a bit too much... For this kind of piece I think it would be good to end at almost the same speed as the rest of the piece. Perhaps change it to 160 to 120??

I think I will put 160 to 120 in my next revision. I had that in one of my drafts. I just wanted things to be mathematically significant. But it also works with the 120 160 120 thing because I use a bunch of triplets at 120 which is equal to eighth notes in 160 (right..?)(If I'm wrong, does anyone know the correct correlation?) And that would still fit.

I should have went with my original instinct on that one perhaps.