Josek_Yung

I think that a list of lessons for what an absolute beginner should go through is more ideal. For example the list might look like: Basic theory Harmony Structure etc. The reason for this is because, as pointed out, the student does not know what's best for themselves but then neither does the teacher sometimes on an internet forum. It is not the same as a face-to-face lesson where the teacher can gain a better understanding of their student's needs therefore they do not always teach what is best. The internet may be able to bring people from other continents together but it also limits conversation. A list of the order of lessons a student should go through means that a student can see exactly what they need to learn and what they may want to patch up on. The way the lessons are structured currently do not allow this as the teacher can only have an idea of their student's level and do not know if all the basics and fundamentals have been taught to an acceptable standard. A one-size-fits-all type of lesson defeats the whole point of what the forum is trying to do. Instead, a guideline for students can enable them to choose a subject that will help them develop as a composer in the best possible way. Once they have decided on what they want to study, students can find teachers who will be able to tailor lessons according to their ability and needs.

Hiya, haven't posted in a while. This piece took me several weeks to complete. I had little bits everywhere and I struggled to put it together. I took inspiration from a documentary I saw a few months ago about Paris. There was a scene where the sun was setting/rising (not sure) and the River Seine stretched to the horizon with its many bridges arched across it. In the background was Satie and it was a very beautiful shot. The official title for this piece is 'Prelude' but the title of this thread is its nickname. I didn't want to arrange it into a sentence as I felt it expresses itself better this way. Comments,criticisms and irrelevant insults welcome but not always appreciated, especially the last one. Prelude.MID Prelude.MUS

You would need good, strong hands and stamina to play this piece but I woulnd't say it's impossible to play. Apart from its length, the piece seems playable but I haven't looked at it note for note.

Sorry. So there will always be a space of an octave between the soprano and the tenor. Got it! OpenClose voicing excercise2.MUS

Yeah, you want to get a real piano. Try to get one with 88 keys. The sound and touch from real pianos cannot be recreated by electric ones.

Ok, I've done it. OpenClose voicing excercise.MUS

I feel that if you are going for the simple feel then you should use more complex harmonies. That way it doesn't sound complex at first. Only when you look at it again does it reveal a little more depth. Otherwise it gets pretty boring.

I've got real and mock exams coming up real soon so sorry if I can't reply quickly. I'll voice those chords when I get time (probably the weekend).

I think it was the constant do do do do...... No-one else seems to have made the connection between your piece and the news so I think you're all right.

I know it's been ages but I've reworked this piece. I've added a lot more to it. I've also included a score but a warning: it is very messy!!! I need to tidy it up afterwards. Tell me what you think. SoundClick MP3: Joe Yung - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick The Rain.MID The Rain.MUS

I only found out about it the other day. It's heaven!

Ooops. Sorry. I've corrected it. OpenClose voicing example2.MUS

Surely this is not playable!! Is this piece meant to be atonal?

Wow! It's very good, I really enjoyed that.

It reminded me of news programmes. :D

Hmm...I must have got reggae mixed up with something else. I agree it doesn't make sense, it's just that I remembered learning that in school somewhere. I'll take your word for it as you seem to know far more about jazz then I will ever dream of. But blues did come before ragtime right?

I thought it was the other way round. I thought the blues came from the call and response chants from African slaves during the late 19th-early 20thC which evolved into ragtime. Rock and Roll came from reggae which was influenced by jazz. I'm sure it wasn't directly from ragtime. People like Elvis wanted to develop music which sounded like the music from the Africans and market it towards the White popluation. Everything then just spawns from there.

Ok, got it. Just to check: so the first bar is closed and the second bar is open. OpenClose voicing example.MUS

I like the feel to your music but I don't seem to 'understand' it. To me it seems like random notes with not much holding it together but I'll have another listen, it did have quite a nice atmosphere to it.

Silence.

Yep, I've taken a look and understand it.

Haha! I liked it. Sort of a modern day musical joke. I'm sure there are some like this around already but I can't remembered who composed them.

Yes, I do.

I think so. I've been playing them on the piano and am familliar with most progressions. :happy:

Yes although I'm not very familiar with it.