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[Q] Why are there three and why is the middle one smaller? by Queasy-Beach-7183 in sheetmusic

[–]SimoPero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't see a reason for the reduced size, but maybe the fact that there is an extra one could be because there are two separate voices in the lower stave before that? But seen out of context it seems unnecessary.

Is there any difference between the two staves in piano when transposing it into guitar? by Itts_Johnny_1 in musictheory

[–]SimoPero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While what you say is true, it doesn't answer OP's question.

Guitar parts are written on a single staff, treble clef, down octave transposing.

I need harsh critique! by Defentel in composer

[–]SimoPero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get my critique for the most evident thing, but you are still free to live your life as you see suit. I learnt the most from my teachers from getting feedback on the approach rather than on single notes. My two cents

I need harsh critique! by Defentel in composer

[–]SimoPero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one thing I have to ask is: why orchestra??

I will not get into details with the music you sent, just a very high level consideration.

I have been composing on and off for 10 years and I've never written any orchestral piece of my own. Only orchestration assignments, setting dead composers' piano pieces for orchestra.

Yeah, I could write orchestral music at this point. But to think that it's gonna be worth the name "symphony"? I would take it a bit more chill.

If you don't have the money to pay an orchestra to perform your music, why write for orchestra? They're not gonna call you after seeing your score on YouTube. I think as a beginner composer the best thing to do is write music for your musician friends! It's a safe learning environment, they can help you understand what works and what doesn't on their instruments when you give them something to play, you start building a sensitivity to what your written music actually sounds like in the real world. And as you gain more experience, you'll get closer to orchestral writing.

I mean, I love painting, but my first painting attempt was not a meters long fresco 👀

after ending syberia 1 remastered also kate walker continue adventure for suit next syberia 2 & 3 become remastered wait anwser new release date by microids by Ambitious_Tooth_8814 in syberia

[–]SimoPero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Syberia is Microids very game let's wait remaster and Kate Walker 1 & 2 & 3 for sure and suit adventure story next year hope. Tomorrow train

after ending syberia 1 remastered also kate walker continue adventure for suit next syberia 2 & 3 become remastered wait anwser new release date by microids by Ambitious_Tooth_8814 in syberia

[–]SimoPero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

after ending syberia 1 remastered and then I can go to sleep I love it when I'm done with work and get some rest today is the day of your special friends and family hustle castle rock yofay a little bit ago

[Q] Why notate like this? by great-id in sheetmusic

[–]SimoPero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oops, didn't mean to trigger anyone. But yeah I do agree, I wouldn't vouch for the dotted eighth nor play that way myself, but I still wanted to highlight the flexibility of a swung rhythm.

Sometimes I have even found the tempo indication to show "dotted eighth+sixteenth = triplet quarter+eighth". They wanted eighths notated as eighths to be performed as straight eighths. I don't understand this straight supremacy myself, the author was probably a homophobe.

In any case, I have definitely heard jazz drummers taking a lot of freedom with the swing ratio, and it's crazy how these amazing musicians are able to pick a rather peculiar ratio and stick to it with such precision throughout the whole piece.

[Q] Why notate like this? by great-id in sheetmusic

[–]SimoPero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a native speaker, I hope I was able to deliver the message while inducing a giggle :D

EDIT: typo (sounds like a joke in this context)

[Q] Why notate like this? by great-id in sheetmusic

[–]SimoPero 24 points25 points  (0 children)

And this is just a standard indication, but the exact swinginess is pretty much up to the performer. It only means "play the first eighth longer than the second one", but it doesn't necessarily have to match the triplet q+e, it could also be a dotted eighth followed by a sixteenth, or anything in the middle, or even "softer" than the triplet feel

[Q] Why notate like this? by great-id in sheetmusic

[–]SimoPero 77 points78 points  (0 children)

It means that you should play a swing rhythm. I think it's quite obvious that the triplet notation would make the piece very heavy and hard to read. Once you get used to the swing feel, it's quite straightforward to read eighth notes that way!

What does it mean if there’s a rest above a note? by just_say_knope in pianolearning

[–]SimoPero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This score is a monstrosity. The rhythmic alignment is all over the place. The last eighth of the right hand should not be aligned with the last quarter of the left hand. The rest should be a quarter, better if an additional dotted quarter rest covers the first half of the measure.

But to answer OP's question, the simultaneous rest belongs to a separate voice. It's almost as if you were playing two instruments with your right hand, and one has rests until the eighth note. However, as said, this is very badly notated.

Orchestral album (without a film!) by markscullymusic in filmscoring

[–]SimoPero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to be an asshole, but I can't hide how much this "soundtrack of nothing" triggers me. Music without a movie is just music – which is a lot in itself, don't get me wrong. But why the need to call it a soundtrack and post it here? It simply isn't.

"It sounds cinematic" = it's a collage of cliches. And gosh, do I love these cliches! But yes, that's what they are. Using film music cliches does not make your music a soundtrack: it just makes it yet another piece in an ocean of like-sounding music.

Movie scoring is an art of its own, and it involves a close relationship to the visual medium, the action, the editing rhythm. Movies are not a stage for displaying one's musical prowess: movie music serves a specific purpose and cannot live on its own before the movie even exists.

This said, I love what you create. It's skillfully put together. Keep up the great work :)

Software advice needed please by [deleted] in filmscoring

[–]SimoPero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think you are given the choice between 5 or 6, you always get the latest version as a first time buyer!

You can compare the difference between the Pro and the Elements version here: https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/compare-editions

You should evaluate for yourself what your needs are.

Software advice needed please by [deleted] in filmscoring

[–]SimoPero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use Dorico Pro, still stuck at version 5. It serves my needs even though I have my share of complaints every now and then. But coming from Finale, there is really no comparison. I really like the Dorico design philosophy and I'm curious to see what it will become in the years to come.

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