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Old Mar 10 2008, 3:23 PM

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String Concerto in G Minor

Hi there,
I'm new to this forum and fairly new to composing as well. I know some deal of theory but not to a great extent (ie, I know the basics, chords, modes, basic progression patterns but I don't know counterpoint or much harmony. ) This is my first attempt at a String Concerto and its short (only about a minute).

Instrumentation:
2 Violins
1 Cello
1 Contrabass

I would appreciate some constructive feedback as to how to improve the piece and as how to improve as a composer in general. Thanks.
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Old Mar 10 2008, 6:09 PM

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It sounded like all the parts were all over the place, and they weren't "agreeing" much.
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Old Mar 11 2008, 10:41 AM

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Thanks. Yea I need to work on my harmony skills in general. Any general tips for improvement to make parts agree more?
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Old Mar 11 2008, 6:30 PM

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I'm not good enough yet to give any tips, since I'm learning too.
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quite a bit of dissonance.

First I would say clear up the rythm, is there a melody in this piece? do you want a melody?

then after that clean up the harmony, I would be happy to help with that.

Try listening to your ear
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Old Mar 11 2008, 10:45 PM

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Yea, there is supposed to be a melody, the 1st violin is supposed to be the main melody. How would you suggest I clean up the rhythm? make it simpler? As for cleaning up the harmony should I make it more consonance and maybe stick to the notes of the triad?
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Old Mar 12 2008, 5:51 PM

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sure, go for the triad Idea,
and then work from there
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