Tyler S.

Thanks for the interest. I have updated my original post with a mock-up of the first minute or so of a work by Amy Marcy Beach. I decided to do something a little more exposed, rather than a large orchestral score, because it is a bit more difficult to make it convincing. jrcramer - Rates are going to vary from project to project so the best way to proceed is to contact me with any interest so I can look at the jobs and I can custom quote you per project. I hope this gives those interested a better idea of what I'm proposing. Thanks for checking out the thread!

Hello all! I've been a grateful member of the community for a while and have gleaned a good bit of helpful information from the discussions here. I'd like to make a contribution of my own. I have some experience working with software samples and professional notation and would like to offer my services to those interested. If you are looking for a quality mock-up of your compositions I'm you man :) MIDI REALIZATION Using software samples I can turn your MIDI performance or notation score into a quality mock-up for whatever purposes you see fit. If a MIDI performance is given a notated score would also be required to work with. It is also possible to work solely off a notated score though I would expect most people with those would have a MIDI output from the program used. A MIDI performance would not be merely dropped into a sequencer with new sound patches over it; care would be taken to create a realistic performance. This would be a paid service but to confirm in my mind how things will work and present an example to those interested I will take on one project for free for someone interested. Please note: I can work with orchestral instruments but do not have access to a broad range of extended techniques. I also do not have access to voices yet. I would prefer that the free project taken on be limited to approximately two minutes or less for this trial run. For this service I can work with any size ensemble but they would be priced differently. Also note: software will never replace the performance of live players. I can give you a good mock-up but it will still not have the range and breadth of skilled musicians. Example: Piano Quintet in F-sharp Minor, Op. 67: Third movement - Amy Marcy Beach NOTATION: I know some of you compose with pen-and-paper and then craft a notation file from your completed work. Let me do the dirty work for you! I have experience notating a number of works including modern, avante-garde instrumental works and a fifty-page harpsichord suite for its first new printing since the 1700's. I currently use Sibelius but if there is enough interest I would be happy to consider an investment in Finale to help you out. Example: Premier Suite - Bernard du Bury: First new edition since the 1700's A Song Stranger Than Wind - Richard Pressley Thanks for taking the time to read this. This is kind of an experiment for me as I pursue involvement in the music community, so bear with me! Feel free to ask any questions or make any comments. And if you are interested please message me or leave a reply for further discussion. Thanks!

I don't know what else to say other than "Wow." Not many pieces presented here cause me to listen many times but this one sure did. I think it is wonderful!

That's perfect. I often grind to a halt as I agonize over the correct notes. I'm going to do this in the coming weekend and have some fun.

I have an idea for composing a series of fairly simple etudes for piano. They will probably be intermediate skill level in nature to work on things in my playing that I lack (and for others also). I'm thinking things such as playing series' of thirds, fast octaves, speed in left hand and other such things. What I was wondering is if any of you know of other pieces done in this style and who composed them. I'd like to listen to some to further solidify my direction with them (and maybe play them for myself). Thanks!

There's not much I can say. I just wanted you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed the piece!

Thank you very much for the encouragement! Did any of you find the transitions too jarring?

I chose six flats because it sounded like fun. No other reason, not much thought went into that. I also am a little puzzled about the bass melody comment. I'm glad you liked it though. It is my fourth composition. Thanks for your replies!

I just finished a piano prelude that I would like some comments on. I'm a relatively new composer so any advice or criticism is welcome as long as it is constructive. The audio file isn't perfect. It is exported from Sibelius and in reality the melody should stand out a little more from the bass. Something a real person can easily do and a computer can't:) The URL: http://www.tylerschmahl.com/pianoprelude.mp3 The score is attached. Thanks so much! PianoPrelude.pdf

Very very enjoyable tune. I really like the modulation and thought it was well done.