String Concerto in G Minor

Hi there,

I'm new to this forum and fairly new to composing as well. I know some deal of theory but not to a great extent (ie, I know the basics, chords, modes, basic progression patterns but I don't know counterpoint or much harmony. ) This is my first attempt at a String Concerto and its short (only about a minute).

Instrumentation:

2 Violins

1 Cello

1 Contrabass

I would appreciate some constructive feedback as to how to improve the piece and as how to improve as a composer in general. Thanks.

String Concerto G Minor.MID

It sounded like all the parts were all over the place, and they weren't "agreeing" much.

Thanks. Yea I need to work on my harmony skills in general. Any general tips for improvement to make parts agree more?

I'm not good enough yet to give any tips, since I'm learning too. :D

quite a bit of dissonance.

First I would say clear up the rythm, is there a melody in this piece? do you want a melody?

then after that clean up the harmony, I would be happy to help with that.

Try listening to your ear

Yea, there is supposed to be a melody, the 1st violin is supposed to be the main melody. How would you suggest I clean up the rhythm? make it simpler? As for cleaning up the harmony should I make it more consonance and maybe stick to the notes of the triad?

Thanks,

Endorian

sure, go for the triad Idea,

and then work from there