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1. rain possibility

   By Quinn, March 6, 2020
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   • Quinn
   • March 11, 2020

2. Why is C minor the most emotionally variable key?

   By caters, March 5, 2020
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   • pateceramics
   • March 6, 2020

3. "How to write a melody?" Easy question?...

   By WKMT - Juan, February 29, 2020
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   • WKMT - Juan
   • February 29, 2020

4. Do I have these chords spaced out well for woodwinds?

   By caters, February 28, 2020
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   • Jean Szulc
   • February 28, 2020

5. Cornet in A?

   By aMusicComposer, February 27, 2020   

   • cornet
   • brass
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   • Jqh73o
   • August 10, 2024

6. Creativity

   By Viva, February 26, 2020   

   • writing blocks
   • 8 replies
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   • Viva
   • February 27, 2020

7. Is there a rule of thumb for double stops on the cello?

   By caters, February 19, 2020
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   • Chemathmusician0510
   • February 20

8. Bb vs A Clarinet in the orchestra

   By Luis Hernández, February 18, 2020
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   • aMusicComposer
   • February 19, 2020

9. I can't extend my scores without relying on existing music

   By bananasv3, February 10, 2020
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   • bananasv3
   • February 12, 2020

10. Doublings, Brass Usage, Etc.... In other words.... Orchestration Tips

    By jawoodruff, February 7, 2020   

    • orchestration
    • brass
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      • woodwinds
      • trumpet
      • tuba
      • trombone
      • horns
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    • Ken320
    • February 9, 2020

11. Do you orchestrate a piano improvisation or go straight into orchestral writing?

    By caters, February 4, 2020
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    • caters
    • February 15, 2020

12. How Would You Classify Your Work?

    By jawoodruff, January 31, 2020   

    • neoclassical
    • neoromantic
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      • neoromantic
      • neobaroque
      • eclectic
      • modernist
      • postmodern
      • minimalist
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    • HoYin Cheung
    • March 8, 2020

13. What is this rhythm I am playing in the chords? Is it some sort of triplet rhythm?

    By caters, January 30, 2020
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    • caters
    • January 31, 2020

14. The five contributing elements in musical analysis

    By WKMT - Juan, January 25, 2020
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    • WKMT - Juan
    • February 29, 2020

15. Polymeter within a single time signature? Why am I feeling that?

    By caters, January 21, 2020
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    • Tortualex
    • January 22, 2020

16. The Art of Musicality: Does it Even Exist?

    By jawoodruff, January 19, 2020
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    • jawoodruff
    • January 31, 2020

17. Predictability and Structure: How Relevant Are They?

    By jawoodruff, January 19, 2020
    • 5 replies
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    • jawoodruff
    • January 31, 2020

18. A pentatonic notation system, and its weird compositional implications

    By JLMoriart, January 12, 2020   

    • pentatonic scale
    • notation system
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      • microtonal
      • sharp
      • flat
      • theory
    • 0 replies
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    • JLMoriart
    • January 12, 2020

19. Sonata form according to Messiaen

    By Luis Hernández, January 10, 2020   

    • messiaen
    • sonata
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      • sonata
      • sonata-allegro
      • sonata form
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    • ZE 114514
    • June 7, 2024

20. Why Is This Chord Progression So Unsettling? (Need Technical Help)

    By jwpianist, January 8, 2020
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    • Monarcheon
    • January 8, 2020

21. I started with an objective...

    By rbarata, January 7, 2020
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    • rbarata
    • January 8, 2020

22. Palestrina try out

    By rbarata, January 2, 2020
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    • rbarata
    • January 2, 2020

23. John Powel - How To Train Your Dragon - Mix with the masters [FREE!]

    By gh0stwrit3r, December 20, 2019   

    • john powell
    • orchestral
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    • gh0stwrit3r
    • December 20, 2019

24. Holy Licks! (7 Blues Piano licks)

    By Behdad, December 16, 2019
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    • Luis Hernández
    • December 19, 2019

25. Writing a symphony: Finale in Theme and Variations is harder than anticipated

    By caters, December 10, 2019
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    • jawoodruff
    • December 30, 2019