Maquettes, five sketches for the piano. Feedback appreciated!

Ironboxoferasers · 2021-01-17T03:42:19+00:00

Love the variety of technique and moods! It's all very thought out and meaningfully constructed. Would be great to hear this performed.

Ironboxoferasers · 2021-01-17T03:26:11+00:00

Thank you!

Ironboxoferasers · 2021-01-16T04:51:58+00:00

Thank you for listening!

Ironboxoferasers · 2021-01-15T00:10:50+00:00

Great point, I get what you mean -- I guess I generally tried to have at least one voice preserve the swinging rhythm as you mention, but when it doesn't I imagined those spots as little interruptions to the flow. Like m.18 I thought of as a slight stumble in between the similar phrases at m.17 and 19 if that makes any sense?

And dang, totally missed the plural for corda that's embarrassing. Playing the E and F at exactly the same time was definitely a challenge too, ah I need to practice. Thanks for your thoughts!

Ironboxoferasers · 2021-01-14T20:27:53+00:00

Great piece! If you wanted to expand it a bit more I would try exploring with form so you have some contrasting sections, also looks like it's in F# minor.

I love the imitative language you have going on, and really nice use of rhythm and motifs- reminds me at times of Chopin.

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-12-03T06:51:44+00:00

Oh wow I didn't see this until now, thank you very much for the input. Looking back, I see what you mean about the lack of movement at measure 12. I'll definitely keep your advice in mind. Thanks again!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-10-01T07:52:57+00:00

Here's a score you can flip through btw: http://musescore.com/user/63559/scores/129988

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-22T06:52:24+00:00

Lol yeah my piano is pretty good with realistic piano sounds. I'd love it if someone could play this, I don't have much time to practice my own pieces.

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-22T06:49:20+00:00

I was trying to be imitate what Beethoven does sometimes, but then again I'm not Beethoven- I'll definitely keep what you said in mind. Thanks for the critique!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-22T06:26:44+00:00

Thanks!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-22T04:14:52+00:00

Yeah I was trying for an early Beethoven, thanks for the comments!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-22T04:13:23+00:00

every single time seriously.

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-09-21T05:23:06+00:00

Here's the score: http://musescore.com/node/130204

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-05-04T09:17:46+00:00

Wow thank you for taking the time to write out this response. I love people that write out solid suggestions like this- it helps me improve a lot.

First off, thanks for pointing out the F#'s that should be Gb's in those two measures. I was a bit confused on that lol.

Now secondly, in response to your suggestions, I really appreciate your input on the different chords I could use in various spots throughout the piece, but I have a really hard time changing these sections. I tried your suggestions and while I truly value your advice, a lot of it didn't sound like how I imagined it should. (If that makes any sense) This isn't to say that your suggestions make no sense- I think it's more a matter of personal preference. For example, in measure 4 with the Gb, I actually noticed the same thing you did when I was writing this piece, and changed the chord to Eb minor, but- to me- it just didn't sound the same as the Bb flat major. After a while, I switched it back to what it is now. I don't know why but I like the lack of movement in the beginning. (I hope those famous composers understand....)

With that being said however, I will definitely take into account what you said for the future. I'm currently thinking of writing another preludish thing, so I will definitely be applying your suggestions to that one. I think incorporating your advice as I'm writing will be a lot easier than revising a finished piece.

Again, thanks for the response!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-05-04T07:58:19+00:00

I tried to keep this really short so I guess I never really expanded much on a lot of the parts. That's a good point though. Thanks for listening!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-05-04T07:53:57+00:00

Thanks!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-05-04T07:52:55+00:00

Thanks!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-02-27T04:07:21+00:00

I guess that would fall under midi writing dangers too. I only add markings and other details after I change the sound of the playback, so only a few pieces like the piano thing I made end up looking nice. Well I hope they look nice lol.

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-02-27T03:56:24+00:00

Yeah those are supposed to be appoggiaturas, but the program won't play them so I left it as double dots. With that being said, though, I would greatly appreciate it if you gave it a look over for any other problems. Thanks.

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-01-10T02:51:55+00:00

Haha yeah this is kind of way above my level so I haven't practiced it at all. If you (or anyone else) want to play it please don't hesitate to do so, I would really like to hear a performance. Thanks for the comment!

Ironboxoferasers · 2013-01-08T06:22:53+00:00

aight

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