JimiBrady

Someone? Anyone?

Ah ha! Thank you. I don't actually own a piano, so I worked on it whenever I got a chance. I've been pretty stumped as to what to do next with the composition.

Compositions - Folder Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage ^I hope that worked. I'm a multi-instrumentalist. I've been writing music for years, however, I've only recently begun learning to notate music "properly". Up until now I've only transcribed using guitar tablature. It doesn't work well when trying to notate a piano piece. That said, this is the first full piece that I've transcribed using Finale Allegro (the demo version). The entire piece is simply three variations of two different chords. My knowledge of theory is minimal. As such, I expect there to be tons of mistakes and all kinds of things that need ironing out. Be critical; let me know what's wrong with it. Now for my questions concerning things I couldn't figure out: 1) There's supposed to be a ritardando from measures 29 to 32 (just before the arpeggios). 2) I don't know how to notate sustained notes. The sustain pedal should only be released momentarily when switching chords. 3) Lastly, how to I keep a note sustained passed it's measure? I'd like the very last note in the piece to ring for two measures. Thank you. Next Tuesday I MIGHT be able to take a video of me playing it. It's pretty fun. EDIT: One more thing: I definitely intend to really flesh the piece out. It's in the infant stages right now. It's a basic idea that I like and that I feel has potential. I'm not sure yet if I'll be keeping it a solo piano piece or turning it into something much bigger. We'll see.

The ending chord was a little weird, but I liked it otherwise. I don't mind the length either. I don't like your attitude, however.

I'd say that one of my "musical signatures" is using dissonance in a melodic way. It creates, in my opinion, an underlying menace or tension. I love it. Discord can be beautiful!

Zelda: Majora's Mask is hands down my favorite video game music.

I really enjoyed it. It definitely reminds me of Hans Zimmer.

Very nice, very expressive. Wish I had a grand and some change to get me one of those. :(

Thank you for the very detailed reply. I'll look into a basic sample library as soon as funds allow for it. Thanks again, I'll know who to ask if I have further questions.

Tools of the trade, as it were. Moleskine music notebook and a dozen ForestChoice #2 HB pencils.

I've recently read up on home studios, professional studio software, etc. I'm hoping to get into film/video game scoring someday, and I've been reading about a lot of programs and such on this website and... I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE ARE OR WHY THEY'RE IMPORTANT. What's a sequencing program? What is a sound pack or instrument pack or whatever it's called? What is Logic? Can someone tell me what I'd need to create a score? I can play a variety of instruments with acceptable proficiency, but I'm a completely dumb and deaf when it comes to the technology and software part. I just don't know what kinds of things I'd need. EDIT: To clarify, I do know what notation programs are and what they do. I've recently downloaded the demo version of Finale NotePad. Gotta start somewhere. ;)

I really enjoyed it. I love how the mood came full circle at the end. Two thumbs up.

I can't understand why anyone would hate this. I particularly enjoyed the beginning.

Well, I was hoping for a few more replies! Thanks for your insight, Plutokat. Any other takers?