Larghetto

Larghetto explores the possibility of mingling the old styles with the contemporary twists.

Edited December 10, 20178 yr by MusicianXX12
better realization made available

It sounds nice, but the score is frightening. I'm not sure if some triple stops by thirds are possible. But harder than that... some counter melodies with double stops in one line ¡¡!! 

I don't know,...  If you're sure, then .. Great!

Luis,

Thanks so much for replying! I am glad that you found it sounding nice, that was my major concern…Now, the playability – absolutely possible, believe me; the chords will sound arpeggiated, as is the usual cause on violin and family. Hard – not very. Frightening – just look at what the great Bach was writing for the same instrument. Thanks again! Be in touch!

Well done! 

The piece reminds me of some Bach pieces for Solo Violin. Have you taken works by Bach as an example? It appears to be, but I like how you add a new, fresh touch to the music. You have nice melodies, but they can be developed more, as ilv said.
I agree with Luis; the score frightens me. I think Luis doesn't mean the notes, but the actual lay-out. You said the following in answer to him:

12 hours ago, MusicianXX12 said:

Frightening – just look at what the great Bach was writing for the same instrument.

The difference regarding lay-out between Bach's Sonata and your Larghetto is huge. Not to be rude, but the Bach's score is clear and easily readable and yours is much harder to read:
Rests everywhere, not even merged (for instance. m. 1. two quarter rests can be merged into one half rest.).
When you look carefully at the other voices (not the first) of the Bach's Sonata you notice that the other voices except the first have some places where they don't sound, but there are no rests notated. I dare not to say if you may leave out the rests in your piece, but at you can merge the rests that can be merged.
Furthermore there are overlap issues:
For instance m.4. Very awkward, because quarter note on the fourth beat is overlapped by a quarter-rest.

You definitely have to take more care about the final stage, the lay-out, because this is what the performers see when they play your music. Make it as readable and understandale as possible for them.

More about the music itself, I think this is a nice introduction to a set of contrasting movements. Maybe you can consider to write a suite for it to stay with Bach.
Overall nice job.

9 hours ago, Maarten Bauer said:

Well done! 

The piece reminds me of some Bach pieces for Solo Violin. Have you taken works by Bach as an example? It appears to be, but I like how you add a new, fresh touch to the music. You have nice melodies, but they can be developed more, as ilv said.
I agree with Luis; the score frightens me. I think Luis doesn't mean the notes, but the actual lay-out. You said the following in answer to him:

The difference regarding lay-out between Bach's Sonata and your Larghetto is huge. Not to be rude, but the Bach's score is clear and easily readable and yours is much harder to read:
Rests everywhere, not even merged (for instance. m. 1. two quarter rests can be merged into one half rest.).
When you look carefully at the other voices (not the first) of the Bach's Sonata you notice that the other voices except the first have some places where they don't sound, but there are no rests notated. I dare not to say if you may leave out the rests in your piece, but at you can merge the rests that can be merged.
Furthermore there are overlap issues:
For instance m.4. Very awkward, because quarter note on the fourth beat is overlapped by a quarter-rest.

You definitely have to take more care about the final stage, the lay-out, because this is what the performers see when they play your music. Make it as readable and understandale as possible for them.

More about the music itself, I think this is a nice introduction to a set of contrasting movements. Maybe you can consider to write a suite for it to stay with Bach.
Overall nice job.

 

Maarten,

Thanks so much for responding to my music! And thanks for finding there the positive aspects!

Sure, I kept Bach in mind when writing the piece. Your suggestion of writing a suite a la Bach is simply great! I take seriously your advice to pay attention to the notation layout, and I will be doing it.

Thanks again!

55 minutes ago, MusicianXX12 said:

Maarten,

Thanks so much for responding to my music! And thanks for finding there the positive aspects!

Sure, I kept Bach in mind when writing the piece. Your suggestion of writing a suite a la Bach is simply great! I take seriously your advice to pay attention to the notation layout, and I will be doing it.

Thanks again!

No problem! I always find it interesting to review others' works.

After having completed the suite, could you please share the entire composition with us? I will then also review that piece.

I am looking forward to it! Good luck!