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Topic: Original Piano Composition: Nocturne (Read 1891 times)

mozarta

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Original Piano Composition: Nocturne

on: February 22, 2021, 11:06:52 AM

Hi,

I have posted a piano composition called "Nocturne" (in a melancholic and contemplative genre) if you want to check it out and let me know your opinion.

Thanks.

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anacrusis

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Re: Original Piano Composition: Nocturne

Reply #1 on: February 22, 2021, 05:15:35 PM

Cool piece and nice playing! Make sure to post more

If I'd give one piece of feedback it would be that sometimes harmonies mix where I think I'd preferred if you changed the pedal, so you have a clean pedal when there is a new harmony.

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mozarta

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Re: Original Piano Composition: Nocturne

Reply #2 on: February 22, 2021, 05:33:36 PM

Thanks for the comment and detailed feedback! I appreciate it.

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quantum

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Re: Original Piano Composition: Nocturne

Reply #3 on: February 22, 2021, 11:43:16 PM

Pretty tune.

I think if you have the intention of smearing harmonies you need to make it more obvious. Otherwise, it would be advisable to change the pedal when you change to a new chord. Bass notes sustain longer, so they also have a tendency to blur more without a pedal change.

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