The first one (my song 2) is a piano piece, that originally was written for viola and piano but I haven't recorded the viola part yet and am trying to decide if I should leave it as a solo piano piece, so if it sounds a little bare in parts, it's because there is a whole part missing
Also, it is PLAYED POORLY and there are some mistakes so prepare yourself to cringe a couple times.
The second one (my song 3) is a very short classical guitar prelude
anyways, hope you enjoy something from one of my songs and would love to get some feedback from you guys.
Sounds great! I think song 2 might have too large a gap between melody and accompaniment. I think the accompaniment is a little too low - it doesn't sound as nice in that register on the piano as it does on the guitar. Also I think the harmonic change at 0:40 is too harsh - I mean it's out of keeping with the historical style of the previous music. And having the most 'offending' note in the melody amplifies the effect.
The run at 2:14 sounds to be in the wrong key.
Can you say how much detail you would like in the critique? I feel bad making these comments unless I know you have asked for them. Could you upload the sheet music so we can have a go?
Thanks for the response! I'm confused about what you said about the accompaniment being too low for the piano and sounding better on the guitar though. To be honest with you I don't really know key signatures yet, so something very well may be in the wrong key, and I am very thankful for you pointing that out! I'm kind of new to music so this is very much appreciated.
EDIT: Don't feel bad, I put my music out there for feedback, if you honestly think it's the worst thing you have ever heard, then please tell me, seriously. Maybe some background on me would help you understand where I am coming from. I began the guitar in December of 2006, haven't had lessons on that yet, and the piano in May of 2007. On the guitar I am completely self taught and on the piano I am mostly self taught, although I began taking lessons just this year in August. My point is, all of these things were written before I'd had any lessons so there are LOTS of gaps in my musical knowledge and they show in my compositions, so all of these things that you point out are extremely helpful to me.
Thanks for the response! I'm confused about what you said about the accompaniment being too low for the piano and sounding better on the guitar though. To be honest with you I don't really know key signatures or yet, so something very well may be in the wrong key, and I am very thankful for you pointing that out! I'm kind of new to music so this is very much appreciated.
I kind of guessed. My first impression is that you are extremely talented and intuitive with music. I think a little training in classical harmony would help to guide you.
Your piece begins in Gb major (the most complicated key!) which looks like this:
Gb Ab Bb B Cb Db Eb F ------- (note: Cb is actually B natural.)
(You can also imagine this key as F# major)
The music alternates between Gb and Gb7 - which is throoughly idiomatic of the classical and romantic periods.
At 0:40 you make a great modulation to Eb minor, but at this point it gets a big confusing the slip back to Gb minor is a bit soon and it quickly heads back to Eb minor.
I would suggest that you analyse some of the classical forms - by that I mean the large scale structures of pieces. Very often you find composers will have an introduction in the main key of the piece, and purposefully modulate to other key at various moments, and this gives a great feeling of experiencing a 'musical journey'.
Thanks man! Yeah I started taking some lessons in August and am trying to learn theory and proper technique so hopefully my new compositions will be much better than these.
Thanks man! Yeah I started taking some lessons in August and am trying to learn theory and proper technique so hopefully my new compositions will be much better than these.
They truly are fantastic, i loved them both. if you want really detailed analysis, gimme some time and i can write some up. For your guitar piece, I'd suggest you listen to some pieces by Hector Villa-Lobos. Brilliant composer. You've got a great amount of talent by the sound of it, and i think if you could get some really good influences, you could make it pretty far.
not sure.. id have to look further into it.. but its practically the same chord progression and arpeggiation
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