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My dead young composers, I think it is time to list resources I enjoy reading and am reading. I will start with more accessible to new composers then go to most advance ones. Every composer, under their toolbelt, should have firm understanding tonal harmony. While the millions of books on the market, it is probably difficult to decide which one to use. This is where your undergraduate course helps you. Professors have thier prefence. Mine used "tonal Harmony" However, if you want to get jump, I suggest two books: Fux treatise on species counterpoint, and Tchaikovsky treatise on harmony. Schoenberg also wrote two books on harmony. Be warned: Schoenberg book on Harmony is like reading book on philosophy. Traditional harmony is fine, but we are currently in modern era where that pushes the boundaries. Thus, book on 20th century harmony should the follow up. There are two books that go through this! I think Peter is going through one. He would reccomded that one. I have that one. And I would agree with his assestion about it. I would also suggest picking up book on Alan Forte and "The music of Bela Bartok" Understanding musical style is important as writer. Therefore, Charles Rosen books "The classical style" and "The romantics" are a must. He links Bach to each period. Speaking of Him, he wrote about Sonatas: Sonatas forms. (I hear there are 3 vol set about sonatas, but his book is more concise). Now to onto musical forms: Analyzing Classical forms and Sonata theory. Both are great books. But start with Schoenberg book on composition. I hope this well you. Also, score study. Share your works as you learn. And choose the best path that works for you. Orchestration is the final step! Rimsky-Korosky, Adler, Brant.

As a type one sonata, I can safely say the following: The tonic pedal under the TR zone is nice touch. Our ears usually want to V pedal while there is key modulates. But a tonic pedal creates tonal stability and fits within type of sonata. Although there is not official ST after TR launch, which is linked to missing MS. We still have closing section, but not a codetta. The sentence structure in the opening is well written: statement and response. The middle section (B) is small development that follows up with A section. Overall, this type fits nicely with in early period of the romantic composers or with in late baroque-early classical period. I imagine you were inspired by Clemente, Scarleti, Schubert, Mozart, etc. Let me know. I just read @Lithl comment and your reply! Yes, I can see how his works would have influence you. We would not think his sonatas as the norm, but back then, sonatinas were. It is right to say it is binary, but more accurately it is sonatina. :D

Theres something going on "BEHIND THE SCENES" .......................that your not allowed to know about.

Another musical quote from "The Occult" by Colin Wilson: And if you've gotten this far, thanks for reading!

My dear friend, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful comment! ❤️ I’m incredibly happy that you enjoyed the sonata, and even more so that you noticed so many details in the music, from the dynamics and tempo transitions to the interplay between the two hands and the way the music leads towards its conclusion. These are things that are very important to me when I write. And what you said about my scores—that you can somehow sense the thought and warmth behind their creation—really touched me. For me, a score is not simply a way of writing music down; it is a part of my thoughts and a little piece of myself. And as for Scarlatti, your comment is an enormous compliment to me, because his music has had such a deep influence on this part of my musical journey. 😊 Thank you again for your kindness, for taking the time to listen to my music so carefully, and for continuing to find something of your own in it. I truly appreciate it my friend! ❤️