Advice and Techniques

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1. do you use your instrment as an aid while composing? 1 2

   By Nigel, November 9, 2005
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   • PraeludiumUndFuge
   • October 6, 2006

2. Recitative

   By Maarten Bauer, September 13, 2017   

   • recitative
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   • Luis Hernández
   • September 13, 2017

3. Poll: Chromatic Mordents - New Notation

   By M. Bulteau, November 17, 2015   

   • notation
   • chromatic
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   • M. Bulteau
   • November 17, 2015

4. Minimalism 1 2 3

   By firsty_ferret, April 13, 2008
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   • Old Composer
   • April 22, 2008

5. Chord Progression Rules

   By madyasho, September 15, 2009
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   • pianoman216
   • October 13, 2009

6. what is linear harmony?

   By Calevera, February 9, 2011
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   • Luis Hernández
   • October 11, 2020

7. How to Notate Swung 16ths 1 2

   By John Axon, December 12, 2009
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   • robinjessome
   • December 15, 2009

8. How To Introduce Your Work To An Orchestra Or Musician?

   By Jurgen, January 29, 2012   

   • orchestra
   • musical work
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   • Jurgen
   • July 6, 2012

9. Best Way To Compose a Melody Over Chords? 1 2

   By sphefx, January 24, 2008
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   • SSC
   • May 15, 2008

10. Composer's Block

    By Alex, May 13, 2010
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    • J. Lee Graham
    • June 28, 2010

11. How do you usually start making your own composition? 1 2 3

    By James Bryan, September 27, 2008
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    • ewel
    • February 16, 2009

12. a little help with some chords please ?

    By Mirchada, March 29, 2010
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    • John Axon
    • March 31, 2010

13. Sonata Allegro Form

    By walters, August 31, 2005
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    • deathraider
    • May 1, 2006

14. Complete noob: Writing with strings and wind 1 2 3

    By Mark, September 22, 2006
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    • Dunael
    • September 30, 2006

15. Composition Quirks/Odd Techniques: 1 2 3

    By Guest CreationArtist, November 9, 2006
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    • Saiming
    • August 17, 2007

16. Lydian Mode

    By PSaun, February 14, 2010
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    • Kamen
    • February 18, 2010

17. Double stops on violin and cello

    By Spoon284, July 13, 2009
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    • Glenn Simonelli
    • August 8, 2009

18. Oriental Music 1 2

    By pianoman216, April 3, 2007
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    • Black Orpheus
    • October 10, 2009

19. restart opus numbering?

    By jrcramer, May 9, 2010
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    • charliep123
    • June 17, 2010

20. Finale or Sibelius 1 2

    By Kartapanis Iosif, January 4, 2006
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    • Musiker
    • August 28, 2006

21. Notation advice: french horn harmonic gliss

    By oingo86, June 6, 2009
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    • James H.
    • June 15, 2009

22. Double Bass Harmonic

    By Maarten Bauer, September 14, 2017   

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    • Monarcheon
    • September 14, 2017

23. Intimidation 1 2 3

    By javileru, October 10, 2006
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    • Will Kirk
    • November 15, 2006

24. College that offers Film Scoring Degree?

    By Jimmyjuicin, June 13, 2009
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    • NPeter
    • December 9, 2011

25. Converting .MUS to Midi

    By TonysKeys, November 25, 2006
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    • TonysKeys
    • November 25, 2006