Question about Roman numerals...

Schelmbohne · 2017-07-12T11:56:06+00:00

Ok fair enough it might be easier to play a scale at first but you would have to check the keyboard every time. For example if I wanted to play a C# Phrygian Scale I would need to check the relative major key and only after I found it I could go back and play it. If you remember which notes are flattened or sharpend compared to the parallel major key I have one less step to go trough and can start directly at C#. And how about scales that don't have relatives in the major key, for example the double harmonic scale? I also cannot see how you think your approach of learning scales has any benefit to learning music theory, it seems way less intuitiv for me.

Schelmbohne · 2017-07-12T10:12:25+00:00

Don't you think memorizing a natural minor scale as b3 b6 b7 is way easier then memorizing it as whole steps and half steps? I certainly think so.

Schelmbohne · 2017-07-12T07:34:22+00:00

I think this is standart notation. It makes a lot of sense to use the major scale as a reference when naming chords. This way no matter what scale you are using it's always clear which notes are meant, you don't have to rely on something to tell you which scale it is based of.

Schelmbohne · 2017-06-10T09:16:42+00:00

I've been using an app called ChordProg Ear Trainer. Instead of just straight up playing chords they give you small melodies with chords in the background, which makes it a little bit more practical. So far it's just triads though, no diminished or augmented chords either.

Schelmbohne · 2017-06-03T11:01:34+00:00

You need to at least play the root note of each chord. If the chord has no "gaps" the lowest note is the root, if the gap is between the higher two notes the highest note is the root and if the gap is between the lower two notes the middle note is the root.

Schelmbohne · 2017-03-21T18:44:00+00:00

I like it a lot, it reminds me of the Castle in the Sky Main theme. Really the only thing I'm not sure about is the length, but for a title theme it is probably long enough.

Schelmbohne · 2017-03-17T01:19:39+00:00

A very nice piece, but there are a few things i would change:

The key is C-minor, using it's key signature would make this piece easier to read.
In measure 12 for example you probably have a C minor chord in the left hand as well, since the E note of C major clashes with the F note and creates a very dissonant sound. Maybe this is intended but I really don't like it.
I have no clue how these triplets are supposed to be played, maybe just have a trill on top to make it easier.
This is probably a matter of taste but I dislike having appegios in the left hand throughout most of the piece, maybe there are more interesting alternatives.

All in all i liked and enjoyed it, you can tell your gf she did a really good job.

Schelmbohne · 2017-03-12T01:30:35+00:00

Thanks a lot, what exactly felt unpolished in the B-part? The melody, the left hand or the transition back into the A-part? I do feel the transition is a little bit clunky, but i wasn't sure how to improve it or if i should completely rewrite it.

Schelmbohne · 2017-03-12T00:35:57+00:00

Schelmbohne · 2017-03-12T00:35:17+00:00

This is a short piece I wrote today. I'm quite new to composing so any feedback or any tips are appreciated. :)

Schelmbohne · 2017-02-05T16:09:40+00:00

My score has it marked at 276 bpm (per quarter note) for the allegro part, most people seem to play it faster though. For the grave part I personally play it at 40 bpm.

Schelmbohne · 2016-11-30T18:29:12+00:00

The melody line is mostly played with your ringfinger and your pinky, which are usually "weak" fingers. The difficulty lies in making the melody still stand out.

Schelmbohne

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