Tale of a Forgotten Epitaph

I would like some feedback on how to continue with this piece, the exposition is mostly finished (I only have the codetta left, and of course, to polish it), the recapitulation is also mostly done (except polishing and the transition), but I am having trouble with the development. I would like some feedback on the existing parts (as I am using very obscure modes that are prone to sounding weird) and some guidance to know how to continue with the development

I used Phrygian-Dorian and acoustic scales for this piece, and it is entirely built around two motifs: one consisting on an iambic fourth, and the other one being three descending notes in scale. Therefore, I took this piece as an exercise in both having a thematic unity around the whole piece and the use of unusual modes

In a few days I will try to play it in the piano to get a better, less mechanical rendition 

I hope it is evocative and you enjoy it

Tale of a Forgotten Epitaph.pdf.pdf

Edited March 19, 20251 yr by Jqh73o

Hi @Jqh73o,

It sounds really dark in an already dark Eb minor and you add Dorian and Phrygian here, and it portray the mysterious and grotesque mood very well! I love how weird this sounds to be honest since it is very fitted to your title here. For the development, maybe using a calmer passage for a contrast? Maybe something in mixolydian? Or even just a normal major mode since major mode is a complete inversion of a Phrygian mode. Thx for sharing!

Henry