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Posted by: Adam M Mar 5 2019, 10:56 PM

Hello! I just came across this video where someone tries to answer the question in thread topic using counterpoint, I think. I know what a counterpoint is but I've no idea how to use it, how and why it works. Anyway, it was interesting to watch and maybe when I'm more experienced I'll understand it. I thought I'd share it, so here it is:

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 6 2019, 01:12 AM

Very cool stuff! I'd like to hear it with an orchestra!

QUOTE (Adam M @ Mar 5 2019, 05:56 PM)

Hello! I just came across this video where someone tries to answer the question in thread topic using counterpoint, I think. I know what a counterpoint is but I've no idea how to use it, how and why it works. Anyway, it was interesting to watch and maybe when I'm more experienced I'll understand it. I thought I'd share it, so here it is:

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 6 2019, 06:59 AM

I think there are quite a few issues with the theory though, but I'm too well versed in it. There seemed to be parallel fifths and octaves for instance.

Quick overview of "rules":

https://composer.rowy.net/Composers_Do_and_Dont.html

And I've recommended this course before:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/classical-composition

Posted by: Adam M Mar 11 2019, 11:06 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Mar 6 2019, 06:59 AM)

I think there are quite a few issues with the theory though, but I'm too well versed in it. There seemed to be parallel fifths and octaves for instance.

Quick overview of "rules":

https://composer.rowy.net/Composers_Do_and_Dont.html

And I've recommended this course before:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/classical-composition

I can't tell what's okay and what's wrong in it because I'm not familiar with the theory at this level.

Thanks for the "rules" you posted, they were quite informative!

I didn't started the course yet because I know I wouldn't study for the exam but now that I passed it all I'll be enrolling it.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 11 2019, 11:16 PM

QUOTE (Adam M @ Mar 11 2019, 11:06 PM)

I can't tell what's okay and what's wrong in it because I'm not familiar with the theory at this level.

Thanks for the "rules" you posted, they were quite informative!

I didn't started the course yet because I know I wouldn't study for the exam but now that I passed it all I'll be enrolling it.

Sorry if I came across a bit "harsh". Didn't really mean to. I think I was on my way out the door.

Classical composition is very interesting, and honestly not very well-versed in it. I never completed that course either, but got about 3 weeks in (out of 6) before life decided to get in the way. It's often available though, so I will likely look into it at another point.

Also, regarding fugues, this is kinda interesting:

Posted by: Adam M Mar 13 2019, 06:39 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Mar 11 2019, 11:16 PM)

Sorry if I came across a bit "harsh". Didn't really mean to. I think I was on my way out the door.

Classical composition is very interesting, and honestly not very well-versed in it. I never completed that course either, but got about 3 weeks in (out of 6) before life decided to get in the way. It's often available though, so I will likely look into it at another point.

Also, regarding fugues, this is kinda interesting:

No offence taken, if that's what you meant

Hope you can get back to it and clear it all this time!

I finally had a moment to watch this video about fugues and it's really interesting. I like how it's actually done not by explanation but in a practical way. I recently got a handbook for music academy students on musical forms and I plan on starting to study it in a week or so.

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