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    • Frederic Gill
      2-part invention in Db

      By Frederic Gill · Posted

      Comment:  Rhythm: you have many unaccented dissonances (4th beat), before consonances at bars (1st beat). According to my books, the cadential effect of this breaks the flow. But as part of a  repeated design, it creates a shift to the left in the rhythm. Another element that creates a shifting effect is the (10) suspensions on 2nd beat. Interesting that when you heard my v1 for the 1st time, you were caught by the Bb in me1, on 3rd beat, and questioning about the key being Db (major) or bb (minor). Because in your compo you’ve put more ‘accent’ on the 3rd and 4th beats and opted for a more minor & dissonant approach. This is highlighted in your final cadence. In contrast, my compo has a ‘dancing’ rythmic pattern (quarter notes on almost all 2nd beats). In me10, the last Cb you put (? for sake of symmetry with the ongoing sequence and the following one?) makes a 1st parallel aug4th with the next (accented) interval. I find that a plain C sounds better with the upper voice and the new key (f?).
    • TristanTheTristan
      Barcarolle

      By TristanTheTristan · Posted

      Just came back to this piece... Appreciatable. I took an inspiration from one of the rhythms.
    • Churchcantor
      The Aaronic Benediction And Other Brief Choral Pieces, Eventually...

      By Churchcantor · Posted

      Found this in a box, partially chewed by mice!  1989, age 20.  I wrote a lot of very short choral pieces as a youngster, trying to get something published...if I find any more worth entering, I'll do so in this thread. Aaronic Benediction Free Sheet Music by Robert C. Fox for Various Instruments | Noteflight
    • panta rei
      How to be a composer?

      By panta rei · Posted

      Well, I would start learning harmony.  Soyar´s advice is excellent. By harmonizing simple, short known pieces, you will get the hang of it. At the same time, I recommend you to learn the theory, in order to understand why things work or do not work I also suggest that you should invest in a keyboard, and hook it up to a computer with a notation program (e.g.Musescore).  This setup could be the easiest way for a practical study of harmony using different chords. You can store, compare and playback your work any time. Moreover, you can always see the score of your work. It is important to obtain a skill in notation and reading scores. At the same time, you can start writing (play) some VERY simple, short melodies. Then, continue with harmonizing your melody. Start with chords, and when you are satisfied, you can go for variations (for example make arpeggio´s of the chords, add a bassline etc. This is the way I started. In principle, you can do all this by yourself. There are on-line courses in composition, but mostly, I find them of limited value. Instead, I would recommend you to find a teacher.
    • Fruit Punch
      PROJECT GHIBLI

      By Fruit Punch · Posted

      Hi, I love the arrangement!!! Can I please ask if you can also send the PDF version of this arrangementof the separate part so I can try to play it!!! Thanks!!!
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