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Composing When You’re Angry
Author: admin Category: Composing DiaryHave you ever tried writing some music when you’re furious at an event that has negatively affected you during the day? For me, negatively has often been a catalyst towards the beginning of a creative cycle.
However, fine tuning a piece that has already been started seems to progress better with a cool head. My compositions need a level-headedness when it comes to balancing orchestration and dynamics in full scores. It’s amazing how many elements go into composing a passionate, yet balanced orchestral work!
December 15th, 2008
I have found that I always compose better music when I am in the middle of a trying time or if something significant is on my mind. My songs have so much more passion at times like that!
December 15th, 2008
I have created “The Piano Staff” as a place where piano teachers can connect with others to share anything that goes on in their music world! I know you are busy, but if you would have time to just look at it and give your imput, that would be phenomenal! I would love to be inspired by any of your successes, as I am sure would other teachers!
Sincerely,
Angela Bowles
http://pianostaff.ning.com
September 23rd, 2009
There is nothing better than to let your compositions truly express your emotions. I think that is one of the most enjoyable things about composing and improvising music and what should be taught to every student.
Alas, the most interesting thing that I like to to teach to my students is how to use chords and scales to set up different moods: setting up a melancholic, romantic, or dark mood with minor chords and scales, a cheerful mood with the Major scale, a mysterious mood with the Whole-Tone scale, and many other possibilities that every student should be taught.
Thanks for the article!
Looking forward for more