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1. Fantasy Composition

   By KJinx101, July 24, 2017   

   • chords
   • fantasy
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     • fantasy
     • composition
     • progressions
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     • magical
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   • KJinx101
   • August 19, 2017

2. Just how innovative was Mahler?

   By Maximilian Caldwell, June 24, 2010
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   • murphybridget
   • February 14, 2024

3. How to choose the right key?

   By calle, August 24, 2010
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   • MiggTorr
   • October 8, 2010

4. Wind Quintet tips

   By aMusicComposer, September 5, 2017
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   • aMusicComposer
   • September 6, 2017

5. Quick string double-stop question

   By 920bpm, June 12, 2007
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   • James H.
   • July 24, 2007

6. Secondary dominants and modulation

   By Pumpernickel, December 18, 2007
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   • Pumpernickel
   • December 25, 2007

7. Mind Control and Pre-experience?? 1 2

   By Mercurious209, February 11, 2011
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   • Nirvana69
   • May 23, 2011

8. Notation for Cajon

   By jtay, May 24, 2011
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   • jtay
   • May 24, 2011

9. Hymns In 3/4 Time Signature?

   By adamalexander89, July 22, 2012
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   • Kvothe
   • September 19, 2012

10. If I feel a teacher is necessary, am I ashamedly mediocre? 1 2

    By InfiniteAegis, June 16, 2008
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    • Abracadabra
    • July 3, 2008

11. Writing for Ehru

    By Xander421, July 7, 2011
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    • Xander421
    • July 8, 2011

12. Percussion from orchestral film music

    By superbolli, October 15, 2011   

    • percussion
    • film
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      • film
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    • superbolli
    • February 16, 2012

13. Any Methods To Compose Music Fast? (Get Rid Of Writer's Block)

    By Norby, February 3, 2012
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    • Guest
    • May 28, 2012

14. Am i too old to start composing? 1 2

    By bach_in_black, July 2, 2006
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    • JediMaster
    • June 2, 2007

15. Help With Contemporary Symbols

    By Jurgen, July 23, 2012
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    • Jurgen
    • August 8, 2012

16. How To Start An Orchestral Piece?

    By MariusChamberlin, March 4, 2013
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    • bryla
    • March 20, 2013

17. Writing for Wind Ensemble

    By Tumababa, July 6, 2006
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    • David
    • July 22, 2006

18. Beginner Daw Questions 1 2

    By DJMusic, August 4, 2013
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    • U238
    • August 28, 2013

19. Rehearsal Markings

    By luminousvibes, May 22, 2011
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    • ghmus7
    • December 24, 2011

20. Imitation or copying

    By computers70, November 26, 2010
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    • SSC
    • November 29, 2010

21. Considering applying to Yale composition Masters

    By composerorganist, June 25, 2011
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    • Yanis Sabir
    • September 26, 2012

22. Conga & Bongo drum help needed

    By Abracadabra, August 28, 2007
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    • Mark
    • August 30, 2007

23. Composing Inspiration 1 2

    By z916, February 10, 2008
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    • 06percussion10
    • July 8, 2008

24. What do you compose with? 1 2

    By piano_player18, December 9, 2005
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    • Will Kirk
    • September 23, 2006

25. Alto Sax extended technique

    By Audiosprite, November 26, 2010
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    • Black Orpheus
    • November 30, 2010