September 3, 20178 yr A short etude I wrote today while taking a break from larger works. I actually thought it came out pretty nice considering I wrote it in less than a day with is really unusual for me. Score is attached but forgive the untidiness.
September 3, 20178 yr Like it. It goes so fast that I almost don't perceive the difference in the right hand when it is staccato. For me is a kind of motivic ostinato with changes in the left hand.
September 3, 20178 yr Author 16 minutes ago, ilv said: Nice little piece. I noticed some potentially mistakes in terms of how the notes fit together (harmony). If you need further explanation, please let me know. I'd appreciate that! I'm sure I have a few false notes here and there I wouldn't mind polishing it up a little.
September 3, 20178 yr Author 20 minutes ago, Luis Hernández said: Like it. It goes so fast that I almost don't perceive the difference in the right hand when it is staccato. For me is a kind of motivic ostinato with changes in the left hand. Thanks! That's the way I approached it with a simple rhythmic motive with overlying arpeggios.
September 3, 20178 yr Very nice! I like the contrast between staccato and normal (sostenuto) and legato. Furthermore, I appreciate it that you composed an etude that is meant to improve the pianist's, but also sounds like joyful music. As a classical saxophonist, I had to learn A LOT boring etudes that were basically just scales or triads... This does not promote the motivation to practice two hours a day. Well done! I am curious: can you play it yourself?
September 4, 20178 yr Author On 9/3/2017 at 4:09 PM, Maarten Bauer said: Very nice! I like the contrast between staccato and normal (sostenuto) and legato. Furthermore, I appreciate it that you composed an etude that is meant to improve the pianist's, but also sounds like joyful music. As a classical saxophonist, I had to learn A LOT boring etudes that were basically just scales or triads... This does not promote the motivation to practice two hours a day. Well done! I am curious: can you play it yourself? Thanks for the comments! Unfortunately, I am a mediocre violinist and can't play piano at all though I think this is playable at the indicated tempo.
September 4, 20178 yr Author On 9/3/2017 at 4:30 PM, ilv said: I would first fix what you believe is incorrect. Some of the spots I found: 0:4: parallel octave 0:10: the right hand should probably play an E rather than D# 0:11 and 0:12: D# in left hand not appropriate, that progression sounds harsh 0:18: E preferred over D# 0:29: C# preferred over D# 0:52: a diminished triad is not nice, so I think the lower B in the right hand should probably be a C# Thanks. I identified and fixed what I think were the more glaring offenders. I appreciate your pointing them out to me!
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