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3th movement "presto" string quartet

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this movement "presto", is my first attempt to high speed. You may compare with Bartok's second movement "prestissimo" second string quartet

MP3 and pdf score: http://musique.edilia.fr

I hope I listened to the right song, but I quite liked this. I've always wanted to write a piece for a string quartet, but I must confess, I'd have no idea what to do, so good work. Although I don't play a string instrument the only thing I thought you might have a look at would be your very quick transitions between pizz. and arco. That might be a bit tricky, but then again I'm not entirely sure. I am sure I'm not being partiucularly helpful, so just to wrap it up, good work, I enjoyed listening to this piece.

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quick transitions between pizz and arco are usual. Sometimes pizz and arco are playd together!

Okay then, I'll remember that. I don't play a string instrument, but I consider learning one, so that's something I should remember, especially if I want to write a string quartet. I have a thing where I prefer to write for an instrument if I know how to play it, which can be a bit of an issue. Will there be more movements, or just the three?

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usually string quartets have at least 3 movements, but, for instance, Beethoven's XIV th has 7 movements. So you have a large way for your inspiration...

Well seven seems a bit much for me, but if I do compose a string quartet anytime soon, I think you seem to be the person to send it to for help. I'll stick to things I know for know, like woodwind. I think you've ended up helping me more than I've helped you. Sorry about that!

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