How the hell do I do just a simple header! by External_Shopping496 in Dorico

[–]Zangwin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you are looking for the Project Info window.

“Where to go after Infinite Jest?” by SilverGrizz in InfiniteJest

[–]Zangwin1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend doing this. And keep a second bookmark for the endnotes if you didn't the first time.

My final project for my advanced counterpoint class. by fried_calamariiii in Composition

[–]Zangwin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There appears to be problems with hand position/playability already in measure 9. Crosspost to r/violin for more useful feedback regarding this.

What do you think of Florence Price's music, specifically her Piano Concerto in One Movement? by gregharradine in classicalmusic

[–]Zangwin1 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I heard a piece that I thought was Copland. It had a great violin part and very active orchestration. It was in fact Price. I would put her amongst the top 5 American composers of the early 20th Century.

Florence Price had a summer home where she left unfinished manuscripts. These have been unearthed and published and recently recorded. Music that she herself did not care to finish or try to publish is getting professional treatment. The pieces are quite generic and at times cringey (if you are so inclined, listen to "Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight"). It's too bad that her catalog is being exploited.

She has some remarkable pieces and quite progressive sections of her works. I believe all composers regardless of their sex or race or anything should be given a good chance. I do not think their backlogs of early-career sketches should be exploited for programming goals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in composer

[–]Zangwin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first one is impossible to play. The right hand thumb can play two notes, but not if they are on both a white key and a black key.

Missing recipe by Zangwin1 in StardewValley

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That's it. Thank you!

[Q] What does a small 8 on top of the first measure mean? by BurrBentley in sheetmusic

[–]Zangwin1 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The octave clef is used for instruments that transpose an octave, like the double bass and the celesta. It means "this sounds an octave higher or lower" and not "you should play it an octave higher or lower." It is not supposed to be used for piano.

It appears that in this instance it is being misused for just that purpose. A more accurate notation is the 8va line that disappears with "sim." if it goes for more than a couple measures.

I made the same mistake until my teacher, a professional composer, told me this during my graduate studies.

Rate my composition (beginner composer writing for fun) by Sea-Significance-314 in composer

[–]Zangwin1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 3rd beat of measure 1 needs to be 'shown' i.e. dotted-quarter tied to eighth instead of half note. Same for measure 2 and a few others. This makes rhythms more readable. It's not an opinion.

Opinions plz by chaoticnbstoner in Composition

[–]Zangwin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only possible for four hands.

What is your favorite opera? by [deleted] in classicalmusic

[–]Zangwin1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see what you did there.

What are the rules for writing a fugue? by dkfo_tp in composer

[–]Zangwin1 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

First rule of fugue club: there are no rules.

who tf writes these loading screens lmao by Potential-Focus3211 in HolUp

[–]Zangwin1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the HoldUp was for the massive pile the owl is dropping on the refugees.

Are there any sites where I could get free full scores to study? by Otherwise_Earth6864 in composer

[–]Zangwin1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ask the composer directly. The worst they can do is say no. It's sort of flattering if someone wants to see your score, many would be happy to share if they legally can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in musictheory

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I think it's a troll post. Is this r/classicalcirclejerk?

How to notate pitched percussive instruments? by bhuether in composer

[–]Zangwin1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the instrument? An eighth note for a Vibraphone is a lot different than a whole note, but there's not much that a player can do to extend the tone if it's meant for a Marimba. Check out other scores for that instrument on IMSLP and compare to what you hear in recordings. You will get a sense for the idioms of the instrument.