October 11, 2025Oct 11 This is nice. I liked the barcarolle feel, wasn't so sure of the programmatic elements you said you added (like bar 10). I guess it came out of nowhere to me, or maybe it's just the midi. Speaking of... man, why do you use noteflight? And you have 0 dynamics! Your music would really sing and come to life if you would at least put some in. If mf throughout, note it? You could easily copy all your music from noteflight into Musescore or some other, any other notation software. I'm only saying this because you've mentioned you're pretty well off, in your 40's or 50's... if you're adamant about sharing your music with the world, why wouldn't you want to make it sound as good as possible? I mean, no judgement I guess, but Musescore is free. A few afternoons drinking ice cold refreshing thirst quenching brain livening body rejuvenating water along with smoking good old fashioned breathable crystal clear earthly air out of your pipe whilst typing them there notes in... and well, by golly you just might have some way cooler sounding music to share or enjoy yourself. Don't forget the dynamics 😄
November 14, 2025Nov 14 Author On 10/1/2025 at 1:51 AM, TristanTheTristan said: Okay. Anyways, parallel fifths here. https://musescore.com/user/96214813/scores/28066087 Nothing wrong about parallel fifths, just write them, if you mean to. Do not write them in pure counterpoint, unless you mean to.
November 15, 2025Nov 15 “Parallel fifths are allowed as long as there is a reason. There are moments when, to give a different timbre and texture and make a difference, it’s enough to truly justify it. Nothing is forbidden; otherwise, our horizons would never expand.”
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Author On 10/11/2025 at 2:00 AM, Thatguy v2.0 said: This is nice. I liked the barcarolle feel, wasn't so sure of the programmatic elements you said you added (like bar 10). I guess it came out of nowhere to me, or maybe it's just the midi. Speaking of... man, why do you use noteflight? And you have 0 dynamics! Your music would really sing and come to life if you would at least put some in. If mf throughout, note it? You could easily copy all your music from noteflight into Musescore or some other, any other notation software. I'm only saying this because you've mentioned you're pretty well off, in your 40's or 50's... if you're adamant about sharing your music with the world, why wouldn't you want to make it sound as good as possible? I mean, no judgement I guess, but Musescore is free. A few afternoons drinking ice cold refreshing thirst quenching brain livening body rejuvenating water along with smoking good old fashioned breathable crystal clear earthly air out of your pipe whilst typing them there notes in... and well, by golly you just might have some way cooler sounding music to share or enjoy yourself. Don't forget the dynamics 😄 I have savings, but little ready cash! Maybe eventually. It took me a year to get fairly fast at Noteflight! It certainly has its quirks. It is good enough for me to hear music I wrote 10,20,30 years ago, and realize that it is much better than I imagined just from reading the scores. Project for the future, though I am 56 years old! It took me until July of 2024 to even try a music notation software program; I ain't no techie! I CERTAINLY didn't say I was well off! I'll just tell you: I have about 54k in a Roth IRA, and stand to inherit nothing from my parents, who are, very, well off (and senile). Edited November 15, 2025Nov 15 by Churchcantor
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Hi there, I understand you were trying to write a barcarolle. Let break this down. You have the correct meter 6/8 and the right tempo (moderato). That is step in the right direction. However, you do not have the folk like character that piece calls for. Remember...you are writing a character piece that mimics a folk song that Venetian gondoliers would sing. Thus, the theme needs to be lyrical in character. And the bass line, none the less, needs to support that. I recommend watch this: Chopin examples
November 15, 2025Nov 15 Author 15 minutes ago, Kvothe said: Hi there, I understand you were trying to write a barcarolle. Let break this down. You have the correct meter 6/8 and the right tempo (moderato). That is step in the right direction. However, you do not have the folk like character that piece calls for. Remember...you are writing a character piece that mimics a folk song that Venetian gondoliers would sing. Thus, the theme needs to be lyrical in character. And the bass line, none the less, needs to support that. I recommend watch this: Chopin examples Well, I wasn't really thinking about that 29 years ago! I wrote it in some bar or coffeeshop...🤣
February 9Feb 9 Just came back to this piece... Appreciatable. I took an inspiration from one of the rhythms.
February 10Feb 10 Author 22 hours ago, TristanTheTristan said: Just came back to this piece... Appreciatable. I took an inspiration from one of the rhythms. The 12/16 at the end? NEAR the end, I mean, m. 35 Edited February 10Feb 10 by Churchcantor
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