David_DLM

Hahahaha yup. I genuinely enjoyed your composition, and I think your experimentation with simple ideas and repetition was a fantastic choice. Sometimes they are our best friends and help give structure to the piece in very satisfying ways for the listener 😄

Hi Aaron! I listened to your pieces, and I must say I really enjoyed them, specially the Andante in D major. The way you transitioned from D major to A major in section A was really nice and created a sense of journey. I really liked it. An E7 chord in m.8 would fit so good for the perfect cadence in that A section hahaha I love 7th chords. In section B, the shift to a minor key provided a nice contrast. Very well thought. And finally the return to D major was satisfying and gave a sense of resolution. I felt overall, the composition carried a sense of subdued joy with a touch of melancholy. I really liked the pieces! I look forward to hearing more from you in the future! 😄

I really enjoyed listening to this piece! It had a soothing and contemplative quality that I found very appealing. The repetition you mentioned added a sense of continuity, and I thought the piece flowed well. I particularly enjoyed measures 19 and the next few that followed; they really stood out to me. They conveyed a light, happy, and optimistic feeling that reminded me of the joyful and optimistic mood often found in classical sonatas 😄. I really liked the ending too. Overall a very refreshing and enjoyable composition. Congrats!!

Hello Arjuna!! I'm glad to be back 😄 I am so glad you enjoyed it!! Usually I write the piano versions simple so that way everyone can play it. It helps me visualize the music easier for the moment of orchestration too. The accompinament is usually simple in these versions, although I agree with you I can vary the Oom-pah-pah pattern more. That way each valse does have more variation. I'll keep that in mind! Maybe it even gives more energy to the live performances I (or a friend) sometimes do 😄 Thank you so much again Arjuna!!

Hello Henry! Thank you so much! I'll try to fit a No. 5 waltz in there in maybe section A key of B flat and section B in g minor. In case I succesfully do it I will share it and see if it sounds good. And I'll for sure review non-waltz or dance music works! I am not used to very complex harmonies because even a funeral march someone commissioned, I used simple harmonies 🙂 however, I'll try my best!

Thank you so much Darren! I am glad the piece was on point with the expressive and romantic feeling. I agree with the midi. The changes were very extreme, so I think I'll change the dynamics when I send the midi file to the performer next time. The last few bars are one chord, but the piano representation of what I usually do with the orchestra ends up being a bit "dry" and simple. But its to keep the suspense hanging yes! Thank you for listening and I am so glad you enjoyed it! I'll share the orchestra version as soon as I can.

Thank you so much Samuel!! I've never tried chord extensions beyond the 7th. I'll keep that in mind for the next piece and see how it goes. Sounds pretty interesting trying something new like that 😄. I will explore more tonalities inside melodies too, instead of changing key when a section ends. Sounds like its gonna be fun! I'll share the orchestra version as soon as I can. Thank you again!!

Thank you so much Carl!!! I love Rosas's "Over the Waves" too. And his waltz "Daisies Flowers" too. I am glad you liked the piece, and I'll be happy to share the orchestral version as soon as I can 😄

Helloo! I finished a ballroom waltz suite titled Roses, Carnations and Daisies inspired by the very first bouquet I gave to my current girlfriend, and her first bouquet ever given to her. The very first and main waltz represents the Bouquet, waltz 2 is titled "The roses", waltz 3 is "The carnations", and waltz 4 is titled "Daisies". Last time I posted here I got feedback to include a section in a minor key to add even more variation. And that is what I did 😄. This is the piano version even though my waltzes are meant for orchestra. I will orchestrate it as soon as I can and share it with you guys. I am open to any feedback and suggestions 😄 Thank you so much!! Bouquet waltz.mp3

Hello Henry!!! There isn't much to be said, since most of what I thought about was already mentioned by other composers. They provided detailed feedback, so I'll just share my thoughts real quick 😄. I listened to both versions, the first one and the final product. I loved the A major one, even though I am a E flat and A flat lover hahaha. A grandiose waltz or any grandiose piece, in my opinion, should be done in the key of open strings. This will give much more power to the violin's sound and projection. First, the introduction is very, very well done. The grandiose feeling is perfectly portrayed. Main themes do not need to be extremely complex. It is a waltz, and the simplicity, yet beautiful melody, makes it a perfect main theme. The first version had the violin playing a ton of chords. The violin is primarily a melodic instrument, and should primarily play a single line most of the time. I recommend using chords sparingly and focusing on the violin's melodic capabilities. In the new version, this was fixed pretty nicely, which made me very happy. Make sure to repeat sections, like previously mentioned by others. Not only does it give structure to the piece, but satisfaction to the listener as well, specially in a waltz where many, many sections have repeats. These sections are usually simple in structure, so the listener enjoys both the first and second, possibly even third repeat. About the difficulty and playability. Some specific passages in the piano part are difficult to play due to their fast tempo or close spacing of notes. Consider the playability of certain sections and make adjustments if necessary. Overall, a very, very nice piece. The introduction and the main theme got me engaged in no time, since its what I expect from a waltz, specially a "Grande Valse". Excellent job! 😄

This was fun to listen to! I enjoyed the B section a lot. I would have loved it if it resolved around m. 40, but it is just a matter of preference because it flowed quite nicely to the next section hahaha. Like Henry pointed out, that left hand is insane. But overall very enjoyable. Thank you!

Excellent work capturing the joy and energy of the Spring! Orchestration is really, really good. Really good use of the woodwinds and brass. It was so short though, it really left me wanting more LOL. You should definitely extend it.

I really love this siciliana. I'm a classical guitar player and I've played a few of them, usually for solo guitar. The woodwinds are amazing, and your harmonies for giving it the characteristic light, dance mood is perfect. The guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to write for and you did an excellent piece. Amazing work!!!

Amazing waltz you got there! It is a great idea to write for piano before orchestrating. That is how I always do it. Orchestrating ends up being a lot easier because you can visualize what is happening in the music. Your sections are well structured and help the waltz flow smoothly. I would use 7th chords before returning to the I chord at the end of a section, like for example in m. 19. A D7 would fit perfectly because it keeps the momentum going and also yearns for a resolution in the next bar. I enjoyed it a lot, and really want to listen to the finished waltz both for piano and orchestra. I'll be waiting!

I loved this piece!! Very, very graceful. My favorite part was the main theme, specially the 3:14 repeat. It just had a very special ring with a lot of elegance. Excellent performance too. Everything was crystal clear, which made the piece sound perfect. The harmony was amazing. I use the french 6th and dimished chords very often in my music. I love those chords, and your piece made perfect use of them. Thank you for sharing this lovely Christmas piece!