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Topic: March of the Hobgoblins  (Read 1629 times)

Offline ranjit

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March of the Hobgoblins
on: May 19, 2021, 09:50:51 PM
As my technique has been getting better, I've increasingly been able to play with the overall texture of the sound.

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Re: March of the Hobgoblins
Reply #1 on: May 31, 2021, 01:27:09 PM
I sense that this opportunity to play on acoustic pianos has provided inspiration to do more creative exploration at the instrument.  Good stuff.  The work you have been doing is showing its benefits. 
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Re: March of the Hobgoblins
Reply #2 on: May 31, 2021, 09:30:40 PM
Thank you, quantum! Yes, my playing is getting more fluent, and I'm able to use a wider variety of touches somewhat consistently.

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Re: March of the Hobgoblins
Reply #3 on: June 05, 2021, 08:42:22 PM
Keep experimenting like this! There are some interesting sections and I particularly liked the part from the three minute mark.
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Re: March of the Hobgoblins
Reply #4 on: June 06, 2021, 07:15:05 PM
Ever considered notating your improvisations? It's pretty good stuff.

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Re: March of the Hobgoblins
Reply #5 on: June 07, 2021, 07:45:50 PM
Keep experimenting like this! There are some interesting sections and I particularly liked the part from the three minute mark.
Thank you! Yes, the quiet right hand octave jumps and broken octave section have some potential.

Ever considered notating your improvisations? It's pretty good stuff.
Thanks for your feedback! When I improvise, I keep wondering if it actually sounds good to anyone but me, so it's very nice to know that you liked it :)

I have found that my improvisations have been getting rather better and more complex over time. I might consider notating some of it in the future, if and when I decide to compose.
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