My Composition First (Brass Quintet) (Please Critique)

Ni Hao,

This is composition mine first ever. I wroted this with the Finale Notepad Program, (Edition 2005) so the quality record good not so much.

I wrote quickly with my mouse only, so I don't know how good. My brother is professional horn player, and he tells me the French Horn part is a little out of range for the normal French Horn Player, but I think sounds good.

I have not studied much the classical music, but I know little bit. I just like music, so I write. The structure is not what I really had in the mind, because I can only write so much with the NotePad edition of the Finale. I buy real version soon, but that takes the money, so I need job too. For job, I need car. This is separate story.

Ok, you listen now. Tell me, you like? Please critique, so I get better with the writing. Thank you much for the time.

Heshi Friends,

Daniel

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Where is the piece?

Because I was going to review it, just because your online accent kicks ass...

Hmm, I didn't know that was possible....

it must be some sort of minimalist piece...

Or he just plagarised John Cage

Ni Hao,

Ok peoples, I edit the post.

I guess my file size too big, so I repost the .mus file for you all to hear.

Please post the comment.

Heshi,

Daniel

Ni Hao Goldenlotus (kudos to another chinese speaking user),

I would really like to listen to this piece. Any chance you can upload a midi?


Pete.

Hey Beefybeef,

Sorry, but I don't have a midi file (notepad won't let me save in midi format) . I have an mp3 I could send you on the side though, just would need your info. Do you have skype?

don't worry about it. i just downloaded finale notepad.

i think the piece starts off great. though i can't really see the inspiration from falun gong, it's good nonetheless. however, i do find some parts kind of awkward. i think if you opted for a bit more harmony it would improve the general sound of the music. one thing i didn't like was the repeating A in the horn after the long pause in page 3. but for a first piece, i think it's an excellent start.

pete.

Ok. Thanks for the advice Pete. I am waiting to get Finale 2007 so I can really start writing. But anyway, thanks a bunch and I shall keep working.

Heshi,

Daniel

Very simple, and very tasteful.

I thought it was very well done for a first ever composition, especially near the end when it picked up a bit. I think you kept it together pretty well.