I wanted to write something after hearing a jazz pianist play some augmented chords up and down a whole tone scale. This is what I came up with. Enjoy! …
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Other Peoples Recipes and How to Compose Music
The process of learning to cook is similar to learning how to compose music. When you think about it, you have some of the same things at play. Both require deliberate copying of other peoples recipes …
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String Quartet Moment #2
Can You Learn How To Compose Music?
Learning to compose music is a funny thing. I seem to hear a lot, and read a lot, that composing cannot be taught. Why is it that so many people think this? Is it true that composition can't be …
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Improvising a Fugue
This is a pretty awesome recording to watch. I am a very amateur pianist, but I have found myself getting more and more into Bach. Here is a great video of a guy named David Briggs improvising a …
How To Learn Music Composition
How To Learn Music Composition - One Step at a Time Learning music composition is a life long journey. But do not fear, if you are deliberate and focused you will improve. The key is learning how to …