piano_player18

Well, that's sad. I kind of think the radio is a good idea. I actually did listen to it for a while and ended up commenting on someone's piece. lol

Hey, I have been somewhat inactive for a while and decided to get on the forum again and review a couple of piano works. After I got done I noticed a notification saying I had a radio credit. Could someone explain to me how this works because I did not see a place to upload any mp3 files or whatnot? Does it just take one of my compositions that has already been uploaded to the site? Glad we have a radio on here! I'll have to start tuning in. Thanks!

Marius, thank you so much! I will try that out.

I am trying to compose a few saxophone solos on Finale 2008 and I am having a difficult time because when I put the notes in I hear certain pitches, but when I have the computer play it back for me the pitches change. I think this is because saxophone is an E flat instrument and it might be playing it back to me in concert pitch. Is there a way I can match up the pitches so that I can hear it, hum it, and keep composing? Thank you! -J.P.

I would have to say The Happy Working Song from Enchanted. Also, I've Got a Dream from Tangled. I also love all the music from the classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. (Note...all of these movies were done by the same composer. Alan Meiken)

Hello, I have Finale 2008 and mind you I think this file has been moved originally from Finale 2005. I am in the process of editing an older piano piece and I have it just how I want it on the screen, but when I print or create a PDF file it moves the staves around. Such as moving a stave down or up a line. Will I need to just create a new 2008 file and copy and paste it over? Or am I going to have to start from scratch all over? I have attached the finale file and PDF to show you what I am talking about. You can just take a look at page 1 if you like. -J.P. The War of Fantasia - Mov.1 - Piano.MUS Finale 2008 - The War of Fantasia - Mov.pdf

I think you have some really good points there and I even noticed some people commenting on the "Disney feel" that my musical had at the premiere last month. So thank you!

I do understand that the lyrics are a little generic but once the rest of the piece is written I think you will find that the lyrics work really well. I will actually be hitting that F# Major Chord and going from that into G Major...then ending the piece in E Major hopefully. Now, did you know that I have other pieces posted under the link? Big Burtha, Man of Your Dreams, and The Spell. There will be more specifics about this character once I start writing out the book, but I am more or less still planning the story out in my mind. Perhaps it would be best to start writing the novel/book. Thanks for reviewing!!

I know most composers here are trying to write classical work, but I was hoping I could find someone that could give me some pointers on things I can do to help develop my understanding of the Broadway Musical and how that all works. I purchased a book called Writing the Broadway Musical which seems fairly helpful, but I am looking for other resources as well...maybe even a teacher or a series of films I can watch. I know that part of my studies will have to do with actually attending and watching the musicals and getting to know people in that field. Connections is a huge thing as well I have been told. Any ideas or suggestions you might have would be very helpful. I was not sure if I should ask one of the tutors for help, or if I should just write it out and stick with whatever I do. I have been working with some composers recently here in Tennessee so we will see where that takes me.