jwpianist

Thanks for the review! I intended the work to be scored with 2 1st violins, 2 2nd violins, 2 violas, one cello, and one contrabass (in that case, I would remove the doubling in the cello in the opening). The parallel fifths were intentional lololol, I like the hollow way that they sound. Thank you for listening! It is something more - it's sort of a reflection on my life in general tbh (a lot happened in the past two years). I didn't exactly know how to end it, so I agree with you regarding the harmonies toward the end.

I really like the effects you achieved in the first violin part at m. 25! You seem pretty adept at playing with different textures in a string quartet setting. My one question regards the harmonics in the first violin part - are these intended to be fingered harmonics? As an amateur violinist, these would be quite difficult to perform - beautiful non the less, but tricky!

I don't write a lot of VGM but would definitely be interested in getting more into it - here is my take on that idea. I bitcrushed it to give it that retro feel (think a Nintendo DS soundtrack)

Another sketch - looking for feedback on harmonic progressions - I'm trying to expand my palette outside of 19th-century conventions into my own style via more modern techniques (9ths, modes, triadic transformation, etc.).

Looking for feedback on form, development, and overall cohesiveness. The labeling of various modes and other features is due to this being a project in Music Theory class at my university.

Looking for feedback on this sketch - I know that there are some formatting/labeling errors but I'm primarily concerned with harmonic progression and overall cohesiveness.

Hello all, I have a piece of music that I just don't know what to do with, but find lovely. I'm mainly having trouble coming up with new material to vary it. I've attached it, if you want to take a listen. It is based on the Greek myth of Selene and Endymion.

If you don't mind me asking, what exactly is a deconstruction of a theme? I'm not familiar with the term...

Hi everyone, So I was listening to an unused song from the game Tomodachi Life, titled 'Failure'. This piano piece has a lot of dissonance, for sure, but I'm not sure what makes it so unsettling. Is anybody skilled in counterpoint to help me understand why this is the case? Unfortunately, there is no score, so perfect pitch might be helpful. I'd love to figure this out to incorporate in my own compositions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL1jVh8-Knc&list=PLV8_etW2TAgoSzFyWR-2impnnnYKHQNOg&index=4

Thanks! Yeah, I got a bit lazy with the left hand! XD And yes, when I played some of this on a real piano, I changed the pedal three times a measure, as opposed to once. I'll have to go and add it back in. I appreciate the feedback! :3

This is one of my longer works; just finished it today, so yay! I could really used some feedback for future versions, though. The formatting is also a little suspect, as are the harmonies, perhaps. I was going for an Impressionistic style. It is inspired by the journey of the Christian faith.

Now that you point it out, there is a lot of conflict in the chords. I'm not very experienced with writing for multiple instruments, so that resulted in some tinkering. I'll be sure to ponder this in future compositions. Thanks for the feedback!

I wrote this a while back - the dissonance is somewhat intentional, but also I don't know if it needs some help. Thoughts? I was going for a Satie-esque vibe. Also, there is no bowing in the parts yet, if that confuses anyone XD. I have attached the score, the Musecore soundfonts with quartet, and the piece with all instruments set to the piano for listening to harmonies.

I really like the duple-vs-triple that you incorporated between the two hands! You might want to consider expanding the piece, though - it's over very quickly. However, the harmonies are really nice - I love the resolution in m.6. Great work!