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About Kvothe

  • Birthday 05/09/1986

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    Hello Fellow YC Memebers:

    Oh where to begin...

    At an early age, probably when I was in elementary school i started to take piano lessons, and I continued the lessons through college. During this time, I begin I listen to classical music, which I learned from past grandfather--he was always in to classical music. While I never composed anything before college, I had desire too. Thus, I decided to teach myself. The very first I ever read was Schoenberg massive book on harmony. (and the follow up) and his book on musical form. But I felt there was more. So much more. While it covered the basics. It only made me more curious about composition and history.

    I had no proper education. Thus, I decided to major in music. That helped me a lot. But there was also more I need to about Instrumentation and orchestration. Thus, that is where I thought I decided I could teach myself or at least find online course to do it. (and in the process of doing that). So i am "young" in that sense. But not in age. haha.

    I love Beethoven and the romantic composers. But I truly love 20th century composers: Ravel, Debussy, Mahler, Dukas. Holst. My style is hard to pin down.

    Feedback is greatly appreciate.

    Cheers,

    Kvothe.

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Gibsonia PA
  • Interests
    Composing music and Science ficton/fantasy writing.
  • Favorite Composers
    Ravel, Debussy, Bartok, Stavinsky, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, The Russian Five, Aaron Copland,Philip Glass,Schoenberg, and ect
  • My Compositional Styles
    Late Classical, Romantic, 20th century
  • Notation Software/Sequencers
    Dorico 5, Cubase 14, , Finale 27, Sibelius
  • Instruments Played
    Piano and Guitar

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  1. Kvothe
    That's a valid view. It's annoying that harmony text cover basics. I think there should be re-working on how harmony, counterpoint, and form should be taught.
  2. Kvothe started following song that will hurt your ears , a piece inspired by Gymnopédie 1 , Lazy Day Background Music and 5 others
  3. Kvothe
    hi @Tunndy I can definitely hear the Satie influence with this piano piece. The simple harmonic vocabulary that alternates between measures with melancholy melody above it emulates his style. Not many know about his works, but his piano works are as charming as Beethoven's Bagettes. Simple, beautiful, and charming. When it comes playabity, Satie works were not technically hard. They were not Rachmaninov solo works. I feel that your piece would be comfortable for intermediate, young players. I can hear a clear melodic line that flows like a river. Great job! When it comes to taste: Satie harmonic lanague and thematic, like yours, is easier for the general audience. But for those who are more customed to different styles, they will be love it. (I did!) I can not wait too see more. Kvothe.
  4. Kvothe
    In the light of Suno usage on this forum, I found this video: Suno warning
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  5. Kvothe
    Yes. Binary, rounded binary, Ternary are the three small forms. The larger forms are Sonata, minuete and trio, scherzo, rondo, and theme and variations.
  6. Kvothe
    As a composer, starting out, with a limited funding, I am anxious about this: who does the binding and how will my music be performed if cannot bind my own music? I always hear it is on me. I also hear it is librarian that does that. I also hear they accept PDF. I am so confused.
  7. Kvothe
    As far I can see, there were not any counter point errors: parallel 8ths and 5ths. 🙂 I am concern with the bass movement, though. You mainly use root bass movement. Try using inversions with the harmonies. You will have more melodic bass live that way. Also @Henry Ng Tsz Kiu commented: what are you trying achieve? Let us know, Kvothe.
  8. Kvothe
    Hi @kaiyunmusic I thoroughly enjoy how this resembles Scott Joplin piano works. I love to listen his works on relaxing day. Your piece reminds of him. The swung 8th in the right on top of lazy left hand. It just amazing all around.
  9. Kvothe
    Hi @Crescent Roulade Thank you sharing this charming piece around the holiday season. I can hear how it would fit with the mood of being Christmas piece. You have nailed that, for sure. However, there are some areas you probably need to adjust for later works. First, when you need to label you parts. That way, we can tell what the instruments are. This is easy fix. 🙂 Second, for the drum part, I am rather baffled why there are notes in octaves on a single line staff? Third, I am rather confused about the general form...all i hear is one motive throughout the piece. Again, these things to keep in mind. All of us here to learn from each other. I am sure in time you will too. 🙂 Kvothe.
  10. Kvothe
    And we are off, again. This time @J. Lee Graham brought us a fugue in 3 parts! Exposition: The subject ("we wish you a merry Christmas) is the tenor voice and does us. bring good cheer. He wrote this 3/8 instead the meter that song is written. You may ask why. That is to link to subject with the counter subject. We then hear the CS once the full theme is stated this signal the next voice to bring more good cheer. After each voice does this, we move onto the next part of the fugue where stretto could occur. Devolvement: Yes, there are stretto to be found. and fragments of the subject exchanging between each voice is to be discovered. Recap: Then we return to subject to fully round off the composition. Great job.
  11. Kvothe
    No problem. I felt like read so much that I could do thesis on sonata form. LOL. I wanted to thesis on Romeo-Juliet overture.
  12. Kvothe
    Hi Matthew. Here's my answer: It is easier to start with tonal harmony vs modern harmony. It is probably better start with tonal, traditional harmony so you can understand modern harmony change that.
  13. Kvothe
    My general advice for those who want to learn the craft--and this will sound cliche--is to start at the beginning. This is known as theory. Most harmony books cover basics first(meter, intervals, etc). But I think, it is best to jump start on those topics by either learning an instrument or self-study. Each of their benefits. When I learned theory, it was through my piano lessons. Teachers either use Alfred or Faber or Faber. Both have theory work book. The theory workbook expands on lessons and provides exercise to train you. So let us say you were learning about 3/4 in a lesson. The theory book would go more in depth and other books that cover aspect of the lesson. The second option is self taught. Alfred has music theory book: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs): Surmani, Andrew, Surmani, Karen Farnum, Manus, Morton: 0038081232973: Amazon.com: Books Getting ahead of start on this place you ahead of the class. You can probably skip the chapters on theory and go to next part...counterpoint.
  14. Kvothe
    HI @BlackkBeethoven My advice is using the given melody with harmony is: 1. Create bass line 2. Fill in the middle parts 3. add figurations.
  15. Kvothe
    Yes! His hand span is larger than mine. I can play Maj 9th in the RH. Prelude in C# minor--I do not remember the opus number--doable. But I would never recommend it for beginner. What did you think of the second version? executive choices: 1. Made it more accessible for all levels. 2. Keep the dynamic level same until the end: a slow fade out. 3. I could not find a way does not make the tonic to be heard. I do appreciate the feedback on this piece. 🙂 Kvothe.
  16. Kvothe
    @therealAJGS I like the different textures that are used in this piece. I am curious what used. Do tell.
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