Pour la prêtresse du temple de la lune

measure 31 the stems are still in the wrong direction on beats two and three.
and measure 34 the first three beats the stems are in the wrong direction.

Do you mean the right or the left hand (or both?). I don't understand why they are wrong... there are no cross-staff notes, the writing is monophonic for each hand. It's quite perplexing, because I don't understand the reason I should change the direction.

Alexandros

It's because the notes are low enough on the staff that they should have the stems facing upward.

In measure 36, the third beat has the same problem.

Also, in measures 26-30, the triplet in the left hand often looks like it is extending into the fourth eighth note on the beam, which it shouldn't. That's kinda picky, but I think that it would make the score neater.

haha, so they are being very particular...and thats good. its something i wouldnt even notice haha. anyway, I will be a plain person and say, i LOVED it. particuarly near the end with the beautiful runs...made me dream. Its a great piece.
Nice harmony, its simple, but not...so thats a compliment.

It's because the notes are low enough on the staff that they should have the stems facing upward.

In measure 36, the third beat has the same problem.

Oh, I see! Thank you for clarifying. I must admit this is something I never follow as a rule (with the exception of very low notes). I prefer the stems to have the same direction within the same measure or phrase. I think that makes it look more "clean" and "tidy". I also like the slurs to be above noteheads and not stems except of rare occasions like polyphony, big "leaps" of the melody etc. . I will correct the triplet extending over the other notes.

Thank you goodridge_winners. I especially like the harp as an instrument, because it can evoke such a great feeling of calmness and tranquility and that dreaminess you mentioned. I consider it one of the most beautiful instruments (it is also one of the oldest). I plan to write many more solo pieces for the instrument...

Alexandros

STUNNING! Your music calls forth melancholic spirits.. The water.. the images, the moon...

Thanks!!

Your music calls forth melancholic spirits.. The water.. the images, the moon...

Wow, I am surprised! I imagine water too; a moonlit lake... and the priestess dressed in deep blue cloths. Thank you too for your comment. I am glad you liked it!

Alexandros

Brilliantly atmospheric music.
Stylistically just right for harp writing.

I just hope the harpist isn't too loud with pedal changes!

Thanks Rautavaara!