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Derek

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baroque improv (need some advice about this style perhaps)

on: September 25, 2007, 02:45:54 AM

If there's one old style I learn to imitate well I'd like it to be baroque. Here's a few brief pieces that aim in this direction. First one is for harpsichord, then clavichord, then flute organ, all on my roland digital. now put on a powdered wig and enjoy

2007 September 24.mp3 (4650.86 kB - downloaded 204 times.)

2007 October 07.mp3 (1758 kB - downloaded 139 times.)

2007 October 21 02.mp3 (7202.69 kB - downloaded 108 times.)

2007 October 15 clav.mp3 (3483.92 kB - downloaded 118 times.)

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pianowolfi

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Re: baroque improv (need some advice about this style perhaps)

Reply #1 on: September 27, 2007, 11:50:57 PM

*puts on powdered wig, looks seriously like Bach and listens*

Hmmm the first part reminds me of an introduction to a fugue, like in the Bach toccatas, which I love so much

I am not going to analyse this though, I just like to listen

The clavichord part sounds a bit more ancient, something like 1600 or so? Very nice

And the organ part sounds even more like early baroque, in a positive sense. Are you wanting to go back in time? It sounds nice, nostalgic and though somehow modern.