June 21, 20169 yr Hello, I am a 20 year old amateur composer, and I'd like to hear feedback in order to see if you recognize potential. I have no formal musical education(I can barely read notes). I do it all by-ear, where I try to take elements from real composers(bach beethoven chopin and more). Basically this piece is two variations around a waltz-like theme; originally there is another one but I didn't like the third. Waiting for your feedback.
June 22, 20169 yr Thats really good! I loved the ornaments! That was perfect! I have an advice for you, try to use more contrasting ideas, because if not, the music becomes repetitious... For example, the first variation could be slower and darker and the second one faster and brighter... Also you can try more counterpoint in order to create more complex melodies... Congratulations!
June 22, 20169 yr Author 2 hours ago, Bemol8 said: Thats really good! I loved the ornaments! That was perfect! I have an advice for you, try to use more contrasting ideas, because if not, the music becomes repetitious... For example, the first variation could be slower and darker and the second one faster and brighter... Also you can try more counterpoint in order to create more complex melodies... Congratulations! Thank you so much. I was really afraid that people will diss this piece based on the slow opening(which is just an introduction) and quit at the beginning... and btw this is kind of a waltz-theme, and the waltzes I usually hear(Strauss, Chopin), are pretty repetitious... but I will work on it next time.
June 24, 20169 yr I'm impressed that you can do so much by ear. Excited to hear what you come up with next. I would encourage you to try to become more familiar with notation. In addition to your great ear, you could open up a whole new world of learning opportunities, if you wish to put some real work in on your musical craft. And it would also allow you to write out your music so the rest of us can see, and give better feedback. :) Anyways, great job, and keep composing.
June 24, 20169 yr Author 12 hours ago, fishyfry said: I'm impressed that you can do so much by ear. Excited to hear what you come up with next. I would encourage you to try to become more familiar with notation. In addition to your great ear, you could open up a whole new world of learning opportunities, if you wish to put some real work in on your musical craft. And it would also allow you to write out your music so the rest of us can see, and give better feedback. :) Anyways, great job, and keep composing. I'd love to learn notation, but can't at this stage of life as it demands time(even though I am young, lol). And I will publish some piece I wrote a few months ago soon, since some people like this one(though it is a totally different style). I will play and record it on the piano tomorrow.
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