Thursday, January 14, 2010

Writing for Piano (POST1)

Upon recieveing the assignment (write 3 short pieces for piano) I thought I would get a head start and compose as much as I could before the first presentaiton day. I ended up with two ideas, both a page each which will serve as a skeleton to two pieces.

The first is based upon a 5/8 pattern in which is repeated several times while a second voice plays over it creating thick texture. This can be further developed by rhythmic manipulation.

The second is basically a set of arrpegios based on a lydian scale that eventually modulates. I am especially pleased with this sketch.

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