Op. 1: Four Preludes for Solo Piano

• Apr 8, 2012 - 19:09

These are the first pieces I ever wrote. They're, of course, not amazing, but I think they're at least deserving of a listen. Prelude in C is intended not to really be a part of the actual set. It's the equivalent of a B-side, I suppose. Please tell what you think. Thanks.

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Prelude 1 in a.mscz 4.41 KB
Prelude 2 in e.mscz 5.45 KB
Prelude 3 in g.mscz 5.68 KB
Prelude 4 in d.mscz 9.91 KB
Prelude in C.mscz 3.63 KB

Comments

For first pieces, they're all pretty great! I would suggest learning modulation, as they all stay staunchly in their home key. Apart from that, they are definitely, as you said worth a listen. I eagerly await Op. 2!

trash, you cant just play random notes, nobody will remember the melody, nobody will want to listen your prelude again,
you need to learn music theory,

level 1
begin with:
-tonic
-dominant
-subdominant
then:
learn basic chords:
-major
-minor
-diminished
and then the structure of the piece:
-motive
-phrase
-melody
-theme

now you can compose a simple piece, improvisation

level 2
begin with:
-secondary chords
learn intermediate chords:
-7th chords
-9th
-suspended
-half diminshed

-also learn intervals

with that knowledge you should practise composing

In reply to by Jojo-Schmitz

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In reply to by underquark

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