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klavierkonzerte

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how do you write somthing and make it sound classic?
i'm trying to write a classic sonata but it always sound romantic at some points.

what are the most important rules when writing in classical style?

does any one know any good books?

i just love the classial period

thanks.

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pianonut

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Re: classical style.

Reply #1 on: February 16, 2005, 09:27:26 PM

you know, with all good composers, they studied the music already written first. i'd get some tracing paper and grab any piece of classical music that you like, and start copying it verbatum. (i'd enlarge it a couple of %'s first) you will then start to answer your own question. and, go to the library a lot and read about each piece you analyze (composer and piece you are studying).

use the template of chords (at same points) to write a piece of your own. use the same rhythms, but different notes.

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do you know why benches fall apart? it is because they have lids with little tiny hinges so you can store music inside them. hint: buy a bench that does not hinge. buy it for sturdiness.

thomas_williams

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Re: classical style.

Reply #2 on: February 19, 2005, 08:43:52 PM

One of the ways in which great composers of the past learned was by copying music already written (in the days when printed music was rare).

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It's GREAT to be a classical musician!

bernhard

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Re: classical style.

Reply #3 on: March 22, 2005, 11:58:20 PM

Have a look at this book:

Nicholas Cook: “Analysis through composition: The principles of the Classical style” (Oxford University Press)

https://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Music/PerformanceStudiesAppliedMusic/~~/cHI9MTAmcGY9MCZzcz1hdXRob3IuYXNjJnNmPWFsbCZzZD1hc2Mmdmlldz11c2EmY2k9MDE5ODc5MDEzOQ==

Best wishes,
Bernhard.

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